Unit 15 We’re trying to save the manatees!

The First Period

Ⅰ． Teaching Aims and Demands

1． Knowledge Objects

（1） Key Vocabulary

manatee, cheetah, chimpanzee, kangaroo, polar-bear, gentle, furry, enormous, playful, noisy, aggressive, spotted

（2） Target Language

I am like this animal because I am strong and intelligent． I like water, and I like to eat vegetables．

You’re like an elephant．

No．

You’re like a manatee．

Yes．

2． Ability Objects

（1） Train students’ listening ability．

（2） Train students’ communicative competence．

3． Moral Object

Love all kinds of animals because they are our friends．

Ⅱ． Teaching Key Point

Target Language