Unit 5 Developing ideas & Presenting ideas 名师教学设计
课时内容:
Developing ideas部分分为两部分:第一部分为一篇演讲稿,介绍了神农架被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录的原因,展示了人类在发展的同时也能与生态环境和谐共处。第二部分 Drafting a lecture要求写一份演讲稿,介绍梵净山。
Presenting ideas部分要求学生阅读习近平总书记的名句,引导学生思考“青山绿水”和“金山银山”的关系;然后通过演讲的形式表达自己的理解。
课时目标:
1.掌握本课时的重点单词 comparison、visual、session、herbal、mysterious、status、criterion、prosper、rare、biological、apparently、vast、altitude、variation、thrive、endangered、elsewhere、invasion、coexist、secure、greeting和短语 on behalf of、be famous for、start with、name after、result in、a wide variety of、be regarded as、look after、thanks to、coexist with、in return、add to、vote for以及重要句型,并能熟练运用。
2.通过阅读神农架入选世界遗产名录的原因,了解神农架的有关信息,让学生深入思考人类发展与保护生态系统之间的关系,从而增强学生的环保意识,进一步提高学生的思维品质。
3.了解梵净山的有关信息并写一篇演讲稿。
重点难点:
重点:
1.掌握重点单词 comparison、visual、session、herbal mysterious、status、criterion、prosper、rare、biological apparently、vast、altitude、variation、thrive、fossil、vertebrate、beehive、endangered、elsewhere、invasion、coexist、secure、greeting和短语 on behalf of、be famous for、start with、name after、result in、a wide variety of、be regarded as、look after,thanks to、coexist with、in return、add to、vote for的用法
2.了解演讲稿的写作方法和技巧,理清演讲稿的基本写作思路和要素。
3.保护景区,保护大自然,与大自然和谐相处。
难点:
1.了解演讲稿的写作方法和技巧,理清演讲稿的基本写作思路和要素。
2.保护景区,保护大自然,与大自然和谐相处。
教学准备:
教师准备:
1.准备好该部分内容的PPT和音频。
2.演讲的精彩片段的视频。
学生准备:
1.上网查资料:了解神农架入选世界遗产名录的原因。
2.用英语简短地介绍梵净山。
教学过程:
Step I Leading in
Show some pictures and ask students to guess where they are.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
·Where is Shennongjia and what is it famous for
·What else do you know about shennongjia
Suggested answers: ·Shennongjia lies in the north-west of Hubei Province and is famous for its beauty and diversity. ·(略)
3.(1) Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.
(2) Go through the sentences in "Learning to learn and make sure students understand their meanings.
Suggested answer: The title raises a question: why did Shennongjia make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List
【设计意图】通过看图片、视频及简短的问答,引发学生的思考,导入神农架的话题,为后面的学习做铺垫。
Step Ⅱ Reading
1.Fast reading.
(1) Read the passage quickly and then match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Para. 1:__________________________________
Para. 2:__________________________________
Para. 3:__________________________________
Para. 4:__________________________________
Para. 5:__________________________________
Para. 6:______________________________
Para. 7:______________________________
Para. 8:______________________________
Para. 9:______________________________
A. The second criterion Shennongjia meets. B. The first criterion Shennongjia meets. C. The beginning of a lecture. D. The local people are in very harmony with nature. E. The end of the speech. F. Why was Shennongjia chosen by UNESCO G. It is difficult for scientists to take care of many species. H. Shennongjia made it onto the UNESco World Heritage list in 2016. I. Shennongjia is worth awarding the place on the list.
Suggested answers: Para 1-C; Para. 2-H; Para.3-F; Para 4-B; Para,5-A: Para.6-G: Para.7-D: Para.8-I Para.9-E
(2) Read the passage and answer the questions.
①Why is Shennongjia included in the UNESCO World Heritage List A. Because its forests stretch on and on like great green seas. B. Because of the legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine, Shennong. C. Because it satisfies the two requirements of the list. D. Because it has the mysterious creature called “Yeren”. ②What leads to a great variation in climatic conditions in Shennongjia A. Its wide variety of plants and animals. B. Its naturally-balanced environment. C. Its millions of years of history. D. Its vast region in altitude. ③How many plant species are there in Shennongjia A. More than 3, 000. B. More than 30 000. C. More than 600. D. More than 20, 000. ④How does the speaker think of the scientists in Shennongjia A. Brave. B. Careful. C. Confident. D. Patient . ⑤According to the passage, what impressed the author most A. A local village. B. The local people. C.Some speci one. D. The wild bees.
Suggested answers: C ②D ③A ④A ⑤B
【设计意图】通过段意匹配和选择题,引导学生概述段意,了解文章的主要信息,提高学生的阅读理解能力和概括归纳能力。
2.Careful reading.
(1) Language points.
Master the words and phrases:
comparison, visual, session, herbal, mysterious, status, criterion, prosper, rare, biological, apparently, vast, altitude, variation, thrive, fossil, vertebrate, beehive, endangered, elsewhere, invasion, coexist secure, greeting, on behalf of, be famous for, start with, name after, result in, a wide variety of, be regarded as, look after, thanks to, coexist with, in return, add to vote for
【备注】词汇知识点讲解详见第二教案“新知探究”。
(2)Read the passage again and retell it.
【设计意图】复述的过程是将学过的文章经过加工处理,用自已的语言,以口头形式进行表达。这种表述不是对已知材料简单的、机械的重复,而是经过自己大脑语言中枢的“加工”,创造性地再现已知语言材料的内容。教师要在每个学生复述完毕后给予中肯的评价及热情的鼓励,同时纠正一些错误。通过反馈,复述者本人能了解到自已的不足之处。大家可以互相学习、互相借鉴,使以后的课文复述变得更好、更精彩。
3.Post-reading
(1)Do activity 3 on Page 58.
Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data(D),examples(E)or make comparisons(C).
①The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3 000 metres above sea level, … ______________ ②... over 3, 000 plant species have been recorded there. This represents more than ten per cent of China's total floral richness. _____________________ ③Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate species, including the Golden Snubnosed Monkey and the Clouded Leopard. _________________ ④In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. __________________ ⑤Although endangered elsewhere in China due to the invasion of foreign species, the bees of Shennongjia have coexisted with the local people for centuries.______________
Suggested answers: ①D ②D ③D ④E ⑤C
(2) Do Activity 4 on Page 58.
Work in groups. Give a talk comparing Macquarie Island and Shennongjia.
①Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.
Suggested answers: Similarities ·Both have unique animals. ·Both have wild and natural beauty. ·Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Differences ·Macquarie is an island, while Shennongjia is a mountainous area. ·Macquarie Island was once in chaos due to the introduction of non-native species, while Shennongjia has always been in natural harmony. ·The native species of Macquarie Island existed for thousands of years, while some of the plants and animals in Shennongjia have survived over millions of years. ·Shennongjia has more varied species of plants and animals than Macquarie Island.
②Decide what conclusions you can draw from comparing the two places and what you would like to include in your talk.
③Give your talk to the class.
【设计意图】阅读从文中摘取的句子,学会分析写作方法:提供数据、举例子和作比较,并体会不同写作方法的作用;根据所学知识,利用恰当的写作方法,比较麦夸里岛和神农架的异同点;在实际写作中,学会运用合适的写作方法,增强表达效果。
Step Ⅲ Drafting a lecture
Do Activities 5-7 on Page 59.
If you haven't already heard of Fanjing Mountain, you soon will! A "must" for anyone visiting Guizhou Province, Fanjing Mountain has now been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, bringing the total number of UNESCO sites in China to 53.The main reason forits inclusion is its biological diversity, with approximately 50 endangered plant and animal species found in its protected area. One of the first national nature reserves in China, Fanjing Mountain represents one of the country's greatest achievements in environmental protection. It is also renowned for its breathtaking scenery as a summer resort.
·Where is Fanjing Mountain Why is it significant
·Why was Fanjing Mountain selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Suggested answer: ·Fanjing Mountain is located in Guizhou Province. It is significant because it represents one of the country’s great achievements in environmental protection. ·The main reason for its inclusion is its biological diversity, with approximately 50 endangered plant and animal species within its protected area.
(2) Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5. Do online research if necessary.
Opening: ①greeting ②introduction to the topic: ___________________________________________________________________
Reason for selection: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Other information: ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Conclusion: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Q&A
(3)Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s lecture drafts and share them with the class.
【设计意图】首先阅读文章,了解写作要素和写作手法,在此基础上,构建文章基本框架。通过小组活动,改进彼此的演讲稿并与全班分享。
Step IV Presenting ideas
1.Read the quote and answer the questions.
Clear Waters and Lush mountains are as valuable as Gold and Silver. —Xi Jin ping
·What is your understanding of "clear waters and lush mountains" and" gold and silver"
·What message is conveyed by the quote
Suggested answers: “Clear waters and lush mountains”refers to our natural environments and “gold and silver”refers to Invaluable assets. ·The quote conveys that natural environments are also invaluable assets and we should make every effort to protect them.
2. Work in groups. Talk about your understanding of the quote. Find example(s) that can prove it and make notes.
My understanding:
My example(s):
Conclusion:
3. Prepare a short speech. Consider the following:
·the structure of your speech
·useful words, expressions and structures
4. Give your speech to the class. Vote for the best speech.
【设计意图】说出自己对名言的理解,并陈述名言所传达的信息;用事例加以佐证,得出结论,锻炼了学生的语言表达能力,同时也学到了文章的写作要素和基本结构的知识;全班分享,互学互助,提高写作能力。
Step V Homework
Review the language points learnt in class.
板书设计:
Unit 5 A delicate world Period Ⅲ Developing ideas & Presenting ideas I. Leading in 1. Show some pictures and ask students to guess where they are. 2. Watch the video and answer the questions. 3.(1) Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means. (2) Go through the sentences in "Learning to learn" and make sure students understand their meanings. Ⅱ. Reading 1. Fast reading. (1) Match the paragraphs with the main ideas. (2) Read the passage and answer the questions. 2. Careful reading. (1) Language points. Master the words and phrases: comparison, visual, session, herbal, mysterious, status, criterion, prosper, rare, biological, apparently, vast, altitude, variation, thrive, fossil, vertebrate, beehive, endangered, elsewhere, invasion, coexist, secure, greeting, on behalf of, be famous for, start with, name after, result in, a wide variety of, be regarded as, look after, thanks to, coexist with, in return, add to, vote for (2) Read the passage again and retell it. 3. Post-reading (1) Do Activity 3 on Page 58. Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data (D), examples (E) or make comparisons(C). (2) Do Activity 4 on Page 58. Work in groups. Give a talk comparing Macquarie Island and Shennongjia. Ⅲ. Drafting a lecture Do Activities 5-7 on Page 59. (1) Read the passage and answer the questions. (2) Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5. (3) Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s lecture drafts and share them with the class. IV. Presenting ideas V. Homework
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