课题 Book2 Unit3
课题 Reading and Thinking教学设计
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教学 目标 1.To figure out the structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each paragraph. 2.To identify useful expressions about the topic and use them to express opinions. 3.To connect their own life experience of using the Internet with the text.
重点 难点 To master the new vocabulary; To help the students fully understand the passage and improve their reading skills.
教学 策略 Task-based strategy
课时 安排 2 period 累计课时
教学过程 个性化备课
Step 1: Prediction Read the title of the text “Stronger Together: How We Have Been Changed by the Internet”.Try to answer the following questions. What do you think the text will say The text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together. 2.How do you think the writer feels about the topic I think the writer feels positive about this topic because he/she says “stronger together”. Read headlines Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text.They often do not follow strict grammar rules,because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers. Step 2: Reading for main ideas Read the text quickly and match the main ideas with the paragraphs. Para.1 Jan decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. Para.2 Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. Para.3 People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. Para.4 Jan developed a serious illness which made her stuck at home,but surfing the Internet helped her feel less lonely and bored. Para.5 Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. Answers: Para.1:People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. Para.2:Jan developed a serious illness which made her stuck at home,but surfing the Internet helped her feel less lonely and bored. Para.3:Jan decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. Para.4:Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. Para.5:Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. Step 3 : Reading for details 1.Read the passage again and try to answer the following questions. (1)In what way does the writer tell us that life has been changed by the Internet By showing examples. (2)Why did Jan quit her job She suddenly developed a serious illness. (3)How did the people in the online community help her People in the online community talked with her about her problems,supported her,and gave her advice. (4)Why did she start the IT club To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. (5)What is the “digital divide” The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to the Internet and those who don’t,and those who know how to use new technology and those who don’t. What’s Jan’ s next goal Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries. List the ways in which the text says that the Internet has changed people’s lives. Answers :No longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping;easily get updated information;download software,documents and images;listen to music;watch films;play games;explore the world;join an online group;apply for work online;start an online company;take online classes;start a charity website... Step 4: Reading for structure Can you analyze the structure of the passage by drawing a mind map Step 5: Reading for thinking Work in pairs to discuss the questions. What is Jan’s attitude to the Internet She was thankful to the Internet,because it has changed her and her life. What can we learn from Jan’s experiences We learn that when we go through tough times,we can find help and support from other people online. We learn that we can feel less lonely by creating or joining communities on the Internet,and that we can even use the Internet to achieve our goals. Step 6: Post-reading Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet If so,how My life has been changed by the Internet.It has made my schoolwork and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often. Possible vocabulary: take online classes,chat with friends,purchase things,download apps and documents,no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping,listen to music,explore the world,have access to... Look up more information about the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet.Write a report and present it next period.
课后练习布置 . 1. Read the passage after school and remember the new words. 2.To finish the exercises on the workbook. Finish the homework
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