(共13张PPT)
Neither Pine nor Apple
in Pineapple
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Unit 2 Exploring English
Learning Objectives
1.predict what the text is about from its title and picture.
2.grasp the structure of the article and understand the arguments proposed by the author.
3.analyze the features of English words and explore ways to learn English better.
Students will be able to:
Prediction:Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Tick what you think the passage is about.
Neither Pine nor
Apple in Pineapple
√
.
Find the topic sentence of the passage to testify your prediction.
Tips:
The topic sentence usually appears
in the first
or last paragraph
English can be a crazy language to learn.
Fast reading: Read the passage and find the style of the passage.
Style: argumentation(议论文)
English can be a crazy language to learn
By giving examples
The author’s opinions
How the author shows his opinions
论据 supporting details
论点 argument
Structure of this passage
Opinion
(para.1)
examples
(para.2-6)
reason
(para.7)
English is a crazy language.
It reflects the creativity of the human race.
A. To tell us that English is difficult to learn.
B. To give advice on how to learn English.
C. To show that English is interesting and creative.
D. To explain how English was created.
What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
√
Information Technology
Detailed reading
unique
hamburger
pineapple
painting
airsick
carsick
homesick
opposing
behaviors
fill out
invisible
ends
reflects
Compound(合成词)
Opposite words,
same meaning
Same word,
opposite meanings
adding
a suffix
adding
a prefix
WHO=World Health Organization
IT=Information Technology
One rule does not fit all.
Abbreviation(缩写)
Post reading--group work
.
Explore ways to learn English(words) better.
Word formation
Special words
Culture background
Context
(习惯用法)
structure of
the passage
Review the passage using
a mind map .
Homework: prepare a speech to share your opinion on English and how to learn English better.
Good morning,....It’s my honor to stand here and give a speech on how to learn English better.
In my opinion,.....
Thanks for your listening.
Sentence structures for reference:
To begin with, it is of great importance to(do)...
Besides, doing....is also a good way, so that you will....
More importantly, you are supposed to (do)....which will....
One rule does not fit all.
Learn a word in the context