Unit 8 It must belong to Carla.Section A stonehenge(共16张PPT)

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Grade 9 Unit 8
Stonehenge--- Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
What are they
What do you think of the stones
Do you know the name of this place
Why is it so popular
Stonehenge
Height: 6meters
Weight: 30~50 tons
If you were a visitor, what do you want to know about it
Stonehenge
When
Where
Who
Why
What
How
Stonehenge ------ Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
If nobody can explain, then we call it a mystery.
Is it a mystery or not
Skimming: match the main idea




A general introduction of Stonehenge.
The reasons why Stonehenge is there.
Some mysteries about Stonehenge.
Information sheet:
shape: ___________
place: ___________
one of the most famous_____________ places and greatest____________
the number of the visitors: ___________
the best time to visit: ___________
historical
mysteries
over 750,000
June
a circle
Britain
giving reasons
adding information
Scanning: Why is it there
think believe
idea
how many ideas
---What was it used for
and keep
giving a choice
as a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods.
a kind of calendar
have a medical purpose.
might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors.
celebrate a victory over an enemy.
It's a mestery!
Different people have different ideas
Can anyone explain what it was really used for
▲Who built it
▲When was it built
▲How was it built
They are mysteries about Stonehengeh
giving reasons
Summarize: choose the linking words(连词) to connect sentences.
1). Stonehnge is one of the most famous historical places _______ greatest mysteries.
2). Some think that Stonehenge might be a temple; ___________, some think it might be a
kind of calendar.
3). On Midsummer's morning, the sun shines straight into the center of Stonehenge
____________ the stones were put in a special position.
and
because
however
not only... but also, but, and, so, because, however, or
and
5). Some people think the rocks can __________ stop people from becoming ill__________ keep them healthy.
6). Some think it might be a burial place, a place to honor ancestors _____ a place to
celebrate victory.
7). Perhaps we might never know why it is there ,_____ we do know they must have
been hard-working.
4). Midsummer day is in June _______ a lot of people go to Stonehenge during this
month.
but
or
not only
but also
so
Stonehenge -----
Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There
It is a mystery .
for now
Why is it so popular
There is a profound charm in mystery.
(神秘事物具有深奥的魅力) ------- Chatfield
Group discussion
Is it meaningful for people to find out the mysteries
If you go to Stonehenge, what do you want to do most
There are some other great planners in the world. They have created some other mysteries.
Maya Ruins
玛雅遗址
The Pyramids
埃及金字塔
Moai
智利巨型石像
Homework:
Work in a group of 4 to do a research on one mystery you are most interested in. Make a poster to introduce it to your classmates.
Thank you !!!