Nanchong No.11 Middle School: Learn English and make sandwiches in English practice class

Those who know are not as good as those who are good, and those who are good are not as good as those who are happy. "More than two thousand years ago, the sage Confucius emphasized the supreme position of" music learning "in education. Recently, the English classroom of Class 1, Grade 2 of Nanchong No.11 Middle School has transformed into a fragrant "English kitchen", where a fun English teaching class with the theme of "sandwich" is performed brilliantly. Under the guidance of Teacher Xie Wei, students have extended their English learning from the confines of textbooks to the vast world of colors and flavors, truly achieving the goal of "learning by doing" and "understanding through joy".

Pao Ding explains the steps of "cow" and teaches English with witty remarks

At the beginning of the classroom, the podium became the 'operating platform'. Bread, lettuce, tomatoes, ham, cheese, salad dressing... all kinds of ingredients are dazzling, instantly igniting students' curiosity. Teacher Xie did not rush to take action, but instead transformed into a "food anchor", using fluent English to introduce the names of each ingredient - Bread, Lettese, Tomato, Ham, Cheese, Mayonnaise - to his classmates like a treasure trove.

Subsequently, the production steps slowly unfolded in Teacher Xie's vivid dialogue.

First, take two slices of bread. )

Then, spread the mayonnaise even. )

Next, place the letter and sliced tomato on it. )

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Every verb, such as take, spread, place, and add, is accompanied by precise action demonstrations. This is no longer a dry grammar memorization, but a visible, understandable, and soon to be hands-on action guide. Teaching people how to fish is better than teaching them how to fish, "Teacher Xie said word by word, deepening students' visual memory and teaching them the" Fishing of English Practice ".

Integrating knowledge with practice, cultivating the land, and having more knowledge in the sandwich

After the demonstration session, it was time for the students to showcase their skills. After receiving the ingredients, each group was eager to try. In class, the constant stream is no longer dull reading, but lively English communication.

Could you pass me the ham, please? )

Be careful! Don't put too much cheese! Don't put too much cheese. )

My sandwich looks delicious! )

Educator Mr. Tao Xingzhi advocates for the integration of teaching and practice, believing that "practice is the beginning of knowledge, and knowledge is the result of practice". In the process of handmade production, the words and sentence patterns learned just now are naturally activated, applied, and consolidated. At this moment, students' hands are operating, their mouths are expressing, their brains are memorizing, and multiple senses are collaborating to internalize abstract English knowledge as a practical life skill. The small sandwich has become a bridge connecting knowledge and practice.

Taste the fruits together, express your own opinions, share your interests, and learn together

With the completion of sandwiches with different flavors and full of creativity, the classroom entered the most anticipated "tasting session". The students proudly displayed their labor achievements, some of which were made of solid materials and could be called "giants"; Some combinations are exquisite and the colors are enticing. When tasting the delicious food made by oneself, happiness and a sense of achievement permeate everyone's face.

At the end of the activity, the students shared their feelings about this class in English. From 'This is the most interesting English class' to' It's so cool ', joy and enjoyment are evident in the students' speeches. Many students have expressed that, “I used to think English words about food were hard to remember, but now I will never forget them because I ‘ate’ them!”( I used to find it difficult to remember English words about food, but now I will never forget them because I 'ate' them! )

This unique English class is a successful exploration of the school's fun teaching path. It breaks down the barriers of traditional classrooms, bringing education back to life and making learning enjoyable. As the ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras once said, "The mind is not a container to be filled, but a torch to be ignited." This "sandwich" class is the spark that ignites students' passion for knowledge. We believe that in such a fun classroom, students will not only gain knowledge, but also a lasting love for English learning and a better life! (Shu Yu)