外研版(2019)选择性必修第四册Unit 1 Looking forwards Period 3 Developing ideas and presenting ideas 导学案

Unit 1 Looking forwards
Period 3 Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
导学案
1. To read and understand the poem The Road Not Taken and master the characteristics of the English poem and improve the appreciation of poetry.
2. To learn how to analyze the structure and grasp the theme of the argumentative essay about the poem by Robert Frost.
3. To master how to write an application letter according to the job advertisement.
1. How to improve the appreciation of English poetry,including its theme, rhythm and characteristics.
2. How to get the theme of the text and explore complex personal and social themes of the English poem.
3. How to improve the students’ writing ability to compose an application letter.
New words and expressions for Period One
1 complex 10 shift
2 thoughtful 11 symbolize
3 alternative 12 dilemma
4 arise 13 mixture
5 circumstance 14 numerous
6 affection 15 diverge
7 qualified 16 commercial
8 fluency 17 refreshments
9 undergrowth 18 thoughtful
Step 1 Before reading
Activity 1
1. Have students read the short introduction to Robert Frost and answer some relevant questions.
① What are the special features of Frost’s poetry
② Share one poem written by Robert with the class.
2. Encourage some students to provide additional information about the famous poet.
Step 2 While reading
Activity 2 Skim the text and complete the following questions quickly.
1. According to the 1st paragraph, which of the following statements is true
A. The poem The Road Not Taken often appears on television commercials.
B. Speakers hardly quote lines of the poem The Road Not Taken in the public speech.
C. The poem The Road Not Taken is well known just for its thoughtful insights into nature.
D. Among American poetry, the poem The Road Not Taken is the most popular with readers.
2. What can we learn from the text
A. Once we have made a choice between the two offers, we should never think of the other one.
B. In our life, the “less travelled” road should avoid being chosen.
C. Once we make a decision, we should never look back on it with regret.
D. Partly, the art of decision-making is learning to make the most of our decision.
3. What does the author think of the choice we make according to the whole passage
A. It is necessary for us to doubt the choice we have already made.
B. All we can do after making a choice is look forward without regret.
C. We can go back though we have make a choice in all circumstances.
D. All the choices we made can lead to a specific consequence.
4. Except the part of the poem, what does the text mainly talk about
A. The explanation and interpretation of the poem The Road Not Taken.
B. The reason why the poem The Road Not Taken was composed.
C. The purpose of Frost’s writing the poem The Road Not Taken.
D. The reason why the poem The Road Not Taken is so popular.
Activity 3 Read again and complete the table with information from the text.
Summary of the poem
A traveller in the wood comes to a fork in the road and he feels sorry for 1 __________. After close observation, he decides to choose the one which 2 _______________, though 3 ______________. He tells himself that 4 ____________ some day, but he doubts 5__________. He imagines that, many years in the future, he will tell this story with a sign, saying that his choice has 6 ____________
Appreciation and interpretation
◎ It is one of the most famous American poems of all time. ◎ The diverged roads in the poem symbolize 7 _____________________________. ◎ Once we have taken a road, we might wonder 8 ____________________________. Instead of looking back with regret, we should 9 ______________________________.
Step 3 Post reading
Think & Share
1. Why do you think the writer looks back on his decision “with a sigh”
2. What are the rhyming words in this poem What effect do they have
3. What is the most difficult choice you have ever had to make What did you choose to do
4. What effect will the poem on you when you face decisions in the future
Step 4 Before writing
Activity 4 Read another interpretation of the poem and tell the differences and similarities between it and the poem The Road Not Taken.
1. Discuss the two interpretations.
◎ What points do the two interpretations share
◎ What are the major differences between the two interpretations
◎ Which interpretation seems more convincing to you Why
2. Prepare your report, including your understanding of the poem, and then share it with the class.
Step 5 Writing
Activity 5
1. Read the job advertisement and the application letter and learn how to write an application letter.
2. Work out the structure of an application letter given on Page 11 in Activity 5.
Formal greetings Dear × × ×,
Main body the purpose of writing the letter; self-introduction, including personal experiences, qualifications required, interest and career choice etc.
The end of the letter expression of grateful thanks and contact information.
Formal signing off Yours sincerely × × × (signature)
Activity 6
3. Write an application letter according to the job advertisement.
Step 6 Presenting ideas
1. Look at the pictures and talk about a successful life.
2. Work in groups. Discuss your understanding of success.
Step 7 Language appreciation
1. Whether big or small, what all our choices have in common is that they lead to specific consequences.
[句式分析] whether ... or...意为“不管...还是...”, 引导让步状语， what all our choices have in common 是what引导的________ 从句， what 在从句中作宾语；that引导______从句。
[尝试翻译] ___________________________________________________________________。
2. Like the writer, all we can do is look backwards “with a sigh” and imagine what could have been.
[句式分析] we can do 为省略关系词that的_______从句，修饰先行词all；look backwards “with a sigh” and imagine 为省略不定式符号to的动词不定式短语作_______；what could have been是what引导的______从句，作imagine的宾语。
[尝试翻译] ________________________________________________________________。
3. This sigh, this wondering whether we made the right choice, is understandable.
[句式分析] This sigh, this wondering whether we made the right choice在句子中作________，其中whether引导___________从句，解释说明动名词wondering的具体内容。
[尝试翻译] ________________________________________________________________。
Step 8: Homework
1. Review new words , phrases and useful expressions learned in this period.
2. Polish your writing-- an application letter in this period.
【参考答案】
Step 1 Before reading
Activity 1
1. Have students read the short introduction to Robert Frost and answer some relevant questions.
① What are the special features of Frost’s poetry
② Share one poem written by Robert with the class.
【答案】
① His poetry is famous for its natural themes and his colloquial approach to American language. His poetry generally has a regular rhythm and rhyme, and is easy to read aloud and remember. He often used simple setting in his poems to explore complex personal and social themes.
②
Neither Out Far Nor In Deep
The people along the sand
All turn and look one day
They turn their back on the land
They look at the sea all day
As long as it takes to pass
A ship keeps raising its hull
Reflects a standing gull
The land may vary more;
But wherever the truth may be--
The water comes ashore,
And the people look at the sea,
They cannot look out far.
They cannot look in deep.
But when was that ever a bar
To any watch they keep
2. Encourage some students to provide additional information about the famous poet.
Step 2 While reading
Activity 2 Skim the text and complete the following questions quickly.
1. According to the 1st paragraph, which of the following statements is true
A. The poem The Road Not Taken often appears on television commercials.
B. Speakers hardly quote lines of the poem The Road Not Taken in the public speech.
C. The poem The Road Not Taken is well known just for its thoughtful insights into nature.
D. Among American poetry, the poem The Road Not Taken is the most popular with readers.
2. What can we learn from the text
A. Once we have made a choice between the two offers, we should never think of the other one.
B. In our life, the “less travelled” road should avoid being chosen.
C. Once we make a decision, we should never look back on it with regret.
D. Partly, the art of decision-making is learning to make the most of our decision.
3. What does the author think of the choice we make according to the passage
A. It is necessary for us to doubt the choice we have already made.
B. All we can do after making a choice is look forward without regret.
C. We can go back though we have make a choice in all circumstances.
D. All the choices we made can lead to a specific consequence.
4. Except the part of the poem, what does the text mainly talk about
A. The explanation and interpretation of the poem The Road Not Taken.
B. The reason why the poem The Road Not Taken was composed.
C. The purpose of Frost’s writing the poem The Road Not Taken.
D. The reason why the poem The Road Not Taken is so popular.
【答案】1--4 ADBA
Activity 3 Read again and complete the table with information from the text.
Summary of the poem
A traveller in the wood comes to a fork in the road and he feels sorry for 1 __________. After close observation, he decides to choose the one which 2 _______________, though 3 ______________. He tells himself that 4 ____________ some day, but he doubts 5__________. He imagines that, many years in the future, he will tell this story with a sign, saying that his choice has 6 ____________
Appreciation and interpretation
◎ It is one of the most famous American poems of all time. ◎ The diverged roads in the poem symbolize 7 _____________________________. ◎ Once we have taken a road, we might wonder 8 ____________________________. Instead of looking back with regret, we should 9 ______________________________.
【答案】
1 not travelling both 6 made all the difference
2 is grassy and want wear 7 the choice that we face and the decision that we need to make
3 the passing there has worn them about the same 8 which choice results in doing the right thing
4 he will keep the first 9 be facing our future with energy and optimism
5 if he should ever come back
Step 3 Post reading
Think & Share
1. Why do you think the writer looks back on his decision “with a sigh”
2. What are the rhyming words in this poem What effect do they have
3. What is the most difficult choice you have ever had to make What did you choose to do
4. What effect will the poem on you when you face decisions in the future
【答案】
1. Because he doesn’t know whether he has made the right choice.
2. wood/ stood/ could; both/ undergrowth; fair/ wear/ there; claim/ same/; lay/ day/ way; black/ back;
sigh/ I/ by; hence/ difference. They can read smoothly.
3. When I decided whether to learn literal arts or science at the senior high school, I feel extremely disturbed. At last, I chose to major in science.
4. No matter which road I may choose, I will never regret.
Step 4 Before writing
Activity 4 Read another interpretation of the poem and tell the differences and similarities between it and the poem The Road Not Taken.
1. Discuss the two interpretations.
◎ What points do the two interpretations share
◎ What are the major differences between the two interpretations
◎ Which interpretation seems more convincing to you Why
【答案】
◎ The two interpretations share the following points: The poem The Road Not Taken is one of America’s best-loved poems and it’s about choice.
◎ The major differences between the two interpretations are: the one in the text interprets the poem as a call for the future without regret. While the second interpretation maintains that the poem is really about accepting the consequences of our choices many year in the future when it is too late to change then.
◎ I think the one in the text is more convincing. For one thing, its analysis accords with my actual experience that I have had; for another thing, the text enables me to learn how to make a decision more widely in the future.
2. Prepare your report, including your understanding of the poem, and then share it with the class.
Step 5 Writing
Activity 5
1. Read the job advertisement and the application letter and learn how to write an application letter.
2. Work out the structure of an application letter given on Page 11 in Activity 5.
Formal greetings Dear × × ×,
Main body the purpose of writing the letter; self-introduction, including personal experiences, qualifications required, interest and career choice etc.
The end of the letter expression of grateful thanks and contact information.
Formal signing off Yours sincerely × × × (signature)
【答案】 The answer key for Activity 5 on Page 11。
Answer: 1-e 2-g 3-f 4-c 5-a 6-b 7-d
Activity 6
3. Write an application letter according to the job advertisement.
【答案】
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of the office assistant advertised on the Internet. The following are my advantages.
I once worked in the local newspaper as an assistant so I have the previous experience. Not only do I have an interest in online technology, but also I have got well-prepared for a variety of tasks, including document filing, photocopying and arranging refreshments. Because I have a good command of English, which makes it easy for me to communicate with others.
I am confident that I am the best fit for the position. I would really appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration and I am looking forward to receiving your reply as early as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Step 6 Presenting ideas
1. Look at the pictures and talk about a successful life.
① What kind of life does each picture show
② What do you consider to be a successful Give your reasons.
【答案】
① The 1st picture shows a successful business life. The 2nd picture shows a happy family. The 3rd one shows a life close to nature.
② Everyone wants to succeed in their life. As a teenager, I believe I can achieve success in my life. What’s the most important is doing well in school education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school: listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future.
2. Work in groups. Discuss your understanding of success.
Step 7 Language appreciation
1. Whether big or small, what all our choices have in common is that they lead to specific consequences.
[句式分析] whether ... or...意为“不管...还是...”, 引导让步状语， what all our choices have in common 是what引导的主语从句， what 在从句中作宾语；that引导表语从句。
[尝试翻译] 无论大小，我们所有的选择都有一个共同点，那就是它们都会导致特定的结果。
2. Like the writer, all we can do is look backwards “with a sigh” and imagine what could have been.
[句式分析] we can do 为省略关系词that的 定语 从句，修饰先行词all；look backwards “with a sigh” and imagine 为省略不定式符号to的动词不定式短语作表语 ；what could have been是what引导的宾语从句，作imagine的宾语。
[尝试翻译] 和作者一样，我们所能做的就是叹息着回顾过去，想象本来会发生什么。
3. This sigh, this wondering whether we made the right choice, is understandable.
[句式分析] This sigh, this wondering whether we made the right choice在句子中作主语，其中whether引导同位语从句，解释说明动名词wondering的具体内容。
[尝试翻译] 这种叹息，这种怀疑我们是否做出了正确的选择，是可以理解的。
Step 8: Homework
1. Review new words , phrases and useful expressions learned in this period.
2. Polish your writing-- an application letter in this period.