选择性必修一 Unit 3 Using Language
【Teaching Objectives:】
Enable students to identify key information about different theme parks and their attractions.
Develop students' comprehension skills by extracting main ideas and supporting details.
Enhance students' cultural awareness by understanding the significance of theme parks in different regions.
Encourage critical thinking and reflection on personal preferences and interests in entertainment.
【Teaching Key and Difficult Points:】
Developing students' ability to distinguish main ideas and supporting details.
Encouraging students to analyze the cultural significance of theme parks.
【Teaching Procedure:】
Step 1. Warming Up:
Begin with a class discussion about theme parks. Ask students if they have ever visited a theme park and which ones they are familiar with. Share some pictures and videos about theme parks to arouse students' interest and curiosity.
Step 2. Pre-Reading:
Display the title of the article, "Theme Parks: Fun and More Than Fun," and ask students to predict what the article might be about based on the title.
Step 3. While-Reading:
Activity 1. Assign students to read the article individually. After reading, have a class discussion to summarize the main theme parks mentioned in the article and their unique attractions.
Activity 2. Prepare a list of key theme parks mentioned in the article along with their main features. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of theme park names and descriptions.
Main Features1. : Magical world, childhood dreams come true, space travel, pirate ship, fairytale and cartoon characters, exciting rides, parades.
Main Features2: Celebrates traditional southeastern culture, country music performances, skilled workers showcasing old-fashioned crafts, historical candy shop, wooden roller coaster.
Main Features3: Leading ocean-themed park, Whale Shark Aquarium, dolphin and sea lion shows, diverse animals including polar bears, water rides, Journey of Lights Parade, fireworks.
In a timed activity, have groups match the correct theme park with its description. Review the answers as a class and discuss why each theme park might appeal to different types of visitors.
Activity 3. Discuss with students the cultural aspects highlighted in the article. For example, how does Dollywood celebrate America's traditional southeastern culture How does Disneyland bring childhood dreams to life Ask students to reflect on the role of theme parks in preserving cultural heritage and offering entertainment.
Step 4. Post-reading
Ask students to imagine they have the opportunity to create their own theme park based on their interests and preferences. Have them describe the key attractions, rides, and cultural elements they would include in their dream theme park. Encourage students to think about what makes their theme park unique and appealing to visitors.
Then assign students to work individually or in pairs to create a brochure for their dream theme park. The brochure should include enticing descriptions, images, and highlights of the attractions and cultural experiences offered in their imagined theme park.
Reflection and Homework: Theme Park Analysis:
Assign students to choose one of the theme parks discussed in the article (Disneyland, Dollywood, or Chimelong Ocean Kingdom) and write a short reflection on why they would like to visit that particular theme park.
Students should consider the attractions, rides, cultural elements, and their personal interests when explaining their choice.