Unit4 Reading for Writing 名师教学设计
Teaching analysis
The text is a typical argumentative about the benefits of space exploration which follows the structure of “introduction-body-conclusion” to present an argument. To show the opinion clearly, the writer uses topic sentence for each paragraph. Proper writing techniques like examples, explanations and comparison enables the writer to fully develop the main idea. For students in Grade 1, they are not familiar with this topic because it’s not so life-related, but they are curious about space exploration. They are active in expressing their opinions but lack in writing techniques and cosistency as well as need more guidance in organizing their essays.
Thus, in this class, the teaching aims are designed as follow:
to fully understand the topic and the writer’s opinon
to analyze how the writer develops his opinion clearly, coherently and comprehensively
to explore the two sides of space exploration and cultivate critical thinking
to apply the writing techniques and structure pattern learned from the text to write an argumentative essay
Difficulty & Key Points
to analyze how the writer develops his opinion clearly, coherently and comprehensively
to write a typical argumentative with proper writing techniques and a good organization
Teaching procedures
Step1:Lead-in
Video time
Students are to watch a short video clip about the disadvantage of space travel.
(Aim: to elicit the topic, to help students see some negative side of space exploration and prepare for discusssion)
Step2:Discussion.
Students are to focus on the topic—Should we spend time and money to explore space and discuss according to their understanding of spcae exploration in a group of four.
(Aim: to activate students’ background information about space exploration and cultivate their critical thinking.)
Your point □Yes □No
Your reasons(arguments)
Step3:Reading.
Read for structure
Students are to skim the text quickly to draw a simple mindmap of the structure.
(Aim: to help students make an outline of the text quickly)
Read for thesis and arguments
Students are to scan the text quickly to underline the thesis statement and three arguments.
(Aim: to help students find out the main arguments of the text and have a deeper understanding of the text.)
Read for writing techniques
Students are to skim specific parts of the text to summarize the characteristics.
(Aim: to help students think about the characteristics of the text thus make it easier for them to imitate.)
Part Paragraph Conjunctions Content Writing technique
I__________ Para1 Different viewpoints
The thesis(论点)
Body Para2 Argument1:
Supporting details
Para3 Argument2:
Supporting details
Para4 Argument3:
Supporting details
C_________ Para5 ____________ the thesis /
Writing techniques:
A.giving examples
B.making comparisons or contrasts
C.making graphs
D.using quotes
E.listing data or numbers
F.giving explanation
Step4:Writing
Writing task: If you are going to attend ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021 held by the United Union and voice your opinion on the topic “Is exploring space a waste of time and money ”, what would you say
1.Clarify your thesis
Students are to put the following arguments in right tables.
(Aim: to help students have a clear statement of their opinion.)
A.There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to explore
B.It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out.
C.I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food.
D.Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways, too.
2.Write your argumentative essay
Students are to follow the basic structure of the text and write their own essay either for or against space exploration.
(Aim: Provide both the framework and a chance for students to practise writing an argumentative essay about the benefits or disadvantages of space exploration, thus develop students’ critical thinking ability.)
3.Check your partner’s essay
Students are to check their partner’s essay with the help of this checklist.
(Aim: Help students learn from each other and get advice for improving their work.)
Checklist
Partner’s feedback
About the opinion Is there a topic sentenc which clearly states the opinion
About the content Does the paragraph give arguments with suitable supporting information
Abou the language Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation(标点) errors
Step5:Assignment
1.Polish your draft and exchange it with your classmates.
2.Find stories about space exploration from the Internet.
Against space exploration
For space exploration
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