人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册Unit 1 People of Achievement Reading and Thinking 说课稿

Title: Unit 1 - People of Achievement
Lesson: Period 1 - Reading and Thinking
Subject: English
Class: [Class Name]
Teacher: [Your Name]
Teaching Objectives:
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
1. Read to learn about Tu Youyou and her achievements.
2. Read for specific information and understand words in context.
3. Learn great qualities from Tu Youyou.
4. Talk about what greatness means and how it is achieved.
5. Build cultural confidence through learning the outstanding contribution of traditional Chinese medicine to human health and world development.
Teaching Theme:
The teaching theme for this section is "Describing People of Achievement." Through a special news report about Tu Youyou's Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin, students will gain insights into her journey and accomplishments. This lesson aims to highlight the dedication and greatness of Tu Youyou and her team and to emphasize the significant contribution of traditional Chinese medicine to human health and global development. Students will also reflect on their own aspirations and future career paths.
Key Teaching Points:
1. Guiding students to understand and become familiar with the features of a special news report, emphasizing the method of narrating a person's experiences chronologically.
2. Guiding students to explore various aspects of Tu Youyou's success actively.
Teaching Challenges:
1. Helping students analyze Tu Youyou's character and qualities from descriptive vocabulary.
2. Guiding students to use learned words to describe the process of discovering artemisinin.
3. Prompting students to reflect on the true meaning of greatness.
Teaching Content and Procedures:
Lead-in:
1. Explain the origin of Tu Youyou's name using the poem line "呦呦鹿鸣，食野之蒿" and introduce the main character.
- Teacher: "Class, today we are going to explore the life and achievements of a remarkable individual named Tu Youyou. Her name is derived from a famous Chinese poem, '呦呦鹿鸣，食野之蒿,' which can be loosely translated as 'The deer is calling, dining on wild wormwood.' This poem gives us a glimpse into the origin of her name."
2. Conduct a free talk to discuss Tu Youyou's experiences and achievements, supplementing relevant vocabulary.
- Teacher: "Now, let's have a discussion. What do you know about Tu Youyou Can you share any information or stories related to her achievements "
- Students: (Students share their knowledge and experiences related to Tu Youyou.)
Step 1 - Pre-reading:
Activity 1 - Look at the layout and predict:
- Students examine the two pictures and the headline on page 2 of the textbook. They predict the type and source of the text and anticipate its content.
- Teacher asks questions like:
- "Look at the title and the pictures on page 2. Where would you most likely read this passage "
- "What do you think will be talked about "
- Teacher notes that the date below the title can help determine the source. Also, point out the image of sweet wormwood in the lower right corner of the page.
- The students make predictions based on the title and images, like "Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of artemisinin, a substance extracted from sweet wormwood."
- Student A: "I think this passage might be from a scientific journal because it mentions a discovery."
- Student B: "Yes, and I believe it's about a significant achievement in science related to medicine."
Activity 2 - Fast reading:
- Students read the entire text quickly to verify their predictions about the source and complete questions from Activity 3.
- Teacher may ask questions like:
- "Why is passive voice often used in a news report (To be more objective.)"
- "Why does it contain more facts than personal opinions (To be more objective and more convincing.)"
- Teacher: "Now, read through the text quickly to confirm whether your predictions were accurate. Pay attention to the writing style and the use of passive voice, which is common in news reports to maintain objectivity."
- Students: (Students read the text and discuss the use of passive voice and objectivity in news reports.)
Activity 3 - Detailed reading:
Sub-activity 1 - Analyze Paragraphs 1 and 4:
- Students reread the first and fourth paragraphs and answer questions like:
- "What is the event How is it described "
- "What is the significance of the discovery of artemisinin "
- Teacher: "Let's delve deeper into the text by focusing on the first and fourth paragraphs. What event is being described, and how is it portrayed in the text Additionally, what do you think is the significance of the discovery of artemisinin "
- Student C: "The event is Tu Youyou winning the Nobel Prize, and it's described as a significant achievement. The significance of artemisinin is that it can effectively treat malaria, saving many lives."
- Teacher: "Exactly, Tu Youyou's Nobel Prize is indeed a significant event, and artemisinin's effectiveness in treating malaria is of great importance."
Sub-activity 2 - Tu Youyou's Experiences:
- Students reread the second and third paragraphs, analyzing Tu Youyou's specific experiences.
- Teacher: "Now, let's turn our attention to the second and third paragraphs, which provide details about Tu Youyou's experiences. What can you gather about her journey "
- Student D: "In those paragraphs, we learn about her commitment and patience in the research process."
- Teacher: "Very well put. We see how her commitment and patience played crucial roles in her research."
Sub-activity 3 - Extracting Research Information:
- Students extract information about Tu Youyou's team's research process to fill in a table.
- They use their memory to complete a flowchart in Activity 5 and recount this process.
- Teacher: "Now, let's dig deeper into the research process. In your groups, extract information from the text about Tu Youyou's team's research. What were the key steps involved "
- Student E: "First, they collected sweet wormwood. Then, they extracted artemisinin, tested it on animals, and finally, it was used on humans."
- Teacher: "Excellent! Now, let's create a flowchart to visualize these steps."
Sub-activity 4 - Data Extraction:
- Students list the data mentioned in the text along with their corresponding details.
- Teacher: "To understand the research better, let's identify the data presented in the text. What data is mentioned, and what does it reveal "
- Student F: "The data includes success rates, research years, and the number of people treated. It shows the rigorous testing process."
- Teacher: "Great observation! These details provide insights into the thoroughness of their research."
Sub-activity 5 - Analyze
Descriptive Words:
- Students focus on the words "committed" and "patient" which lead the descriptions in paragraphs 2 and 3. They discuss how these words reflect Tu Youyou's character and qualities and complete a table.
- Teacher: "Now, let's analyze the descriptive words 'committed' and 'patient.' How do these words characterize Tu Youyou's qualities, and what can we learn from them "
- Student G: "These words show that Tu Youyou was dedicated and persistent in her work."
- Teacher: "Exactly, commitment and patience were key to her success."
Step 3 - Post-reading:
Activity 4 - Discussing and Thinking:
- Students engage in group discussions about topics such as the importance of talent vs. effort in the discovery of artemisinin and the factors for being a person of achievement.
- Each group appoints a representative to state their views or engage in a class debate.
- Teacher: "Now, let's have some lively discussions. In your groups, discuss whether talent or effort played a more crucial role in the discovery of artemisinin. Also, consider what factors are important for becoming a person of achievement."
- Student H: "I think effort is more important because it took years of research and dedication."
- Student I: "I agree, but talent might have helped her make breakthroughs faster."
Activity 5 - Interviewing:
- Students imagine interviewing Tu Youyou as if she were at the Nobel Prize presentation and congratulate her.
- They conduct an interview based on provided questions to explore Tu Youyou's reactions and thoughts.
- Teacher: "Now, let's get creative. Imagine that you are reporters at the Nobel Prize presentation ceremony, and Tu Youyou is there. First, let's congratulate her. Then, conduct an interview using these questions."
- Student J: "Congratulations, Ms. Tu Youyou! How did you react upon hearing the prize-winning news "
- Tu Youyou (played by another student): "Thank you! I was truly surprised and honored."
Step 4 - Homework:
- Choice A: Create a mind map about Tu Youyou's experience and achievement.
- Choice B: Write a speech to introduce Tu Youyou.
- Choice C: Describe a person you admire.
- Teacher: "For your homework, you have three options. You can create a mind map summarizing Tu Youyou's experiences and achievements, write a speech introducing her, or describe a person you admire using the qualities you've learned today."