(共10张PPT)
Unit 5 Learning from nature
Presenting ideas & Reflection
新标准《英语》高中选择性必修第三册
Activity 1 Read the quotes and answer the questions.
1 What is the common message conveyed in these quotes
The common message conveyed in these quotes is that they have a close relation with nature and they respect nature and get inspirations from nature.
2 Have you ever learnt anything from nature
Give examples.
Activity 2 Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video
Trees give us lessons about strength in the face of hard times. Succulents in deserts give us lessons about learning to adapt to the environment. From birds, we learn to spread our wings and fly to reach our full potential. From salmon, we learn the importance of perseverance in order to achieve our goals. Ants teach us to embrace responsibility and always do our best.
2 Which one inspires you the most
Presenting ideas
Activity 1
Work in groups. Plan a speech on the topic “Nature is our best teacher”.
Think about what you have learnt in this unit.
Activity 2 Organise your ideas by answering the questions.
How can nature help people to solve practical problems in their lives
What lesson can you learn from nature.
What else do you think people can learn from nature
How does this unit deepen your understanding of the relationship between people and nature
Activity 3 Prepare a speech. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your speech
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Activity 4
Share your speech with the class. Vote for the best speech.
Reflection
Reflection Write a reflection after completing this unit. Consider the following:
1 What is your understanding of how human beings learn from nature
2 What text types have you learnt about What are their features
3 What words, expressions and structures have you learnt
4 What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures
5 What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and exploring effective ways of learning
6 What improvement have you made in analysing and solving problems