《英语六上第八单元思维导图》

中心主题： Protecting Animals

一、Vocabulary (词汇)

• Animals (动物):
  • Endangered animals (濒危动物):
    • Panda (熊猫)
    • Snow leopard (雪豹)
    • Giant panda (大熊猫)
    • Tiger (老虎)
    • Elephant (大象)
    • Rhinoceros (犀牛)
    • Golden monkey (金丝猴)
    • Red panda (小熊猫)
    • Polar bear (北极熊)
    • Sea turtle (海龟)
  • Other Animals:
    • Bird (鸟)
    • Fish (鱼)
    • Monkey (猴子)
    • Dog (狗)
    • Cat (猫)
    • Cow (牛)
    • Sheep (羊)
    • Chicken (鸡)
    • Duck (鸭)
    • Rabbit (兔子)
• Verbs (动词):
  • Protect (保护)
  • Save (拯救)
  • Help (帮助)
  • Care for (照顾)
  • Pollute (污染)
  • Hunt (猎杀)
  • Kill (杀死)
  • Cut down (砍伐)
  • Destroy (破坏)
  • Build (建造)
• Adjectives (形容词):
  • Endangered (濒危的)
  • Important (重要的)
  • Beautiful (美丽的)
  • Dangerous (危险的)
  • Clean (干净的)
  • Safe (安全的)
  • Unsafe (不安全的)
  • Healthy (健康的)
  • Unhealthy (不健康的)
• Nouns (名词):
  • Environment (环境)
  • Habitat (栖息地)
  • Pollution (污染)
  • Garbage (垃圾)
  • Factory (工厂)
  • Forest (森林)
  • Tree (树)
  • Air (空气)
  • Water (水)
  • Land (土地)
  • Population (人口)
  • Government (政府)
  • Organization (组织)
• Phrases & Idioms (短语与习语):
  • Take care of (照顾)
  • Look after (照顾)
  • Be in danger (处于危险中)
  • Protect the environment (保护环境)
  • Save endangered animals (拯救濒危动物)
  • Cut down trees (砍伐树木)
  • Pollute the water (污染水源)
  • Throw away garbage (乱扔垃圾)
  • Protect animals' habitats (保护动物的栖息地)

二、Grammar (语法)

• Modal Verbs (情态动词):
  • Should/Shouldn't (应该/不应该): Expressing advice and obligation regarding animal protection.
    • Example: We should protect endangered animals. We shouldn't pollute the environment.
  • Must/Mustn't (必须/禁止): Expressing strong obligation and prohibition.
    • Example: We must save the pandas. We mustn't kill animals.
  • Can/Can't (能够/不能够): Expressing ability and possibility related to animal protection efforts.
    • Example: We can help animals by recycling. We can't destroy their homes.
• Imperative Sentences (祈使句):
  • Giving direct commands or requests related to protecting animals.
    • Example: Protect the animals! Don't throw garbage! Help the endangered species! Plant trees! Save water! Clean up the environment!
• "Why don't/doesn't...?" for Suggestions:
  • Offering suggestions for protecting animals.
    • Example: Why don't we build more national parks? Why doesn't the government create more laws to protect animals? Why don't we recycle more often?
• Future Tense (一般将来时):
  • Expressing future actions and plans related to animal protection.
    • Example: We will protect the animals in the future. Scientists will find new ways to help endangered species. They will build a new reserve for the pandas.

三、Functions (功能)

• Giving advice (给出建议): Using "should" and "shouldn't" to suggest actions for protecting animals.
  • Example: You should recycle paper and plastic. You shouldn't throw garbage in the river.
• Making suggestions (提出建议): Using "Why don't/doesn't...?" to propose actions.
  • Example: Why don't we start a club to protect animals? Why doesn't the school have a recycling program?
• Expressing obligations (表达义务): Using "must" and "mustn't" to state requirements.
  • Example: We must protect endangered animals. We mustn't pollute the environment.
• Making plans (制定计划): Using future tense to describe future actions.
  • Example: We will plant more trees next year. We will organize a clean-up day next weekend.

四、Themes (主题)

• Endangered Species (濒危物种): Understanding the reasons why animals become endangered and discussing solutions.
• Habitat Destruction (栖息地破坏): Learning about the impact of deforestation, pollution, and construction on animal habitats.
• Pollution (污染): Discussing the effects of air, water, and land pollution on animals and the environment.
• Conservation (保护): Exploring different ways to protect animals and their habitats, such as creating national parks, recycling, and reducing pollution.
• Human Impact (人类影响): Understanding how human activities affect the environment and animal populations.

五、Reading & Writing (阅读与写作)

• Reading Comprehension:
  • Identifying the main idea and supporting details in texts about animal protection.
  • Understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Answering questions about the text.
• Writing:
  • Writing paragraphs about endangered animals.
  • Writing persuasive essays arguing for animal protection.
  • Writing letters to organizations that protect animals.
  • Writing posters or slogans promoting environmental awareness.
  • Describing actions people can take to help protect animals.

六、Listening & Speaking (听力与口语)

• Listening Comprehension:
  • Understanding conversations and announcements about animal protection.
  • Identifying key information in audio recordings.
• Speaking:
  • Discussing the importance of protecting animals.
  • Giving presentations about endangered species.
  • Role-playing conversations about animal protection.
  • Sharing ideas about how to help animals.
  • Expressing opinions and giving reasons.

七、Cross-Curricular Connections (跨学科联系)

• Science: Learning about different animal species, their habitats, and ecosystems.
• Geography: Studying the geographical distribution of endangered animals and the impact of climate change.
• Social Studies: Investigating the role of government and organizations in animal protection.
• Art: Creating posters and artwork to raise awareness about animal protection.
• Ethics: Discussing the ethical responsibilities of humans towards animals and the environment.