(共18张PPT)
UNIT 3
Reading and Thinking
Start an online community
Teaching Objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to...
1:figure out the main structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each part.
2:learn from the experience of Jan by reading the story.
3:share your own opinion about the Internet by using the general-particular pattern
Warming-up
If you are going to stay in an island alone, How many days will you stay on the island and why
If you are allowed to have mobile phone and iternet
Main title
Before reading---analyze the title
Stronger together
Subtitle
How we have been changed by internet
Stronger together
How we have been changed by internet
Positive
Reading skill:
Headlines usually include 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.
Topic :Internet
While reading---reading for main ideas
Paragraph Main idea
Paragraph1 People’s lives have been changed by online communities and
1.
Paragraph2 Jan developed a serious illness which made her stuck at home,but2. can remove the distance between people.
Paragraph3 Jan decided to start3. to teach old people how to use computers and the Internet.
Paragraph4 Jan has started4. to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.
Paragraph5
Jan’s life has been greatly5. by the Internet.
social networks
surfing the internet
an IT club
taking online classes
improved
How are sentences in this paragraph joined together
Discourse Analysis(para1):
1:Para1(sentence1-2)Much has beens ... our lives more convenient.
2:Para1(sentence3-5)We no longer ... and images whenever we need them.
3:Para1(sentence6-7)But the Internet has... and social networks.
C:Introduction
A:Statement
B:Examples
Tips
Introduction:to a passage is the part that comes at the beginning and tells you what the rest of the book or talk is about.
Statement: something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion
Introduction:to a passage is the part that comes at the beginning and tells you what the rest of the book or talk is about.
Statement: something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion
How are sentences in this paragraph joined together
Discourse Analysis:
1:Para1(sentence1-2)Much has beens ... our lives more convenient.
2:Para1(sentence3-5)We no longer ... and images whenever we need them.
3:Para1(sentence6-7)But the Internet has... and social networks.
C:Introduction
A:Statement
B:Examples
How are sentences in this paragraph joined together
Discourse Analysis: Para1
Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient.
We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash
around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them.
But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.
Introduction
Examples
Statement
Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient.
Detail 1
2
3
But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.
Jan Tachamani
developed serious illness
quit her job
lonely
bored
miserable
surf the internet
join an
online group
only computer keep her company
listen to music
watch films
play games
explore the world
talk about her problems
get support and advice
inspired
hopeful
Is surfing the internet can deal with all Jan’s bad (negative) feelings
Start an IT club
Teach older people
Examples
a 59-year-old find a great job
a 61-year-old woman started a company
Start taking online classes
Learn more
Bridge the digital divide
Start a charity website
for children in poor countries
1
2
3
4
Jan
What we can learn from Jan’s story
Which one cannot be used to describe Jan’s story
A:Don’t stop, there is light ahead.
Critical Thinking
B:The roses in her hand,the flavor in mine.
C:No men can do two things at once.
D: There is no end to learning.
Para1(general statement)
People’s lives have been changed
Para2
(detail1)
Internet helped Jan deal with her illness
Para3
(detail2)
Jan use the Internet to help the old
Para4
(detail3)
Jan use the Internet to make society better
Para5(conclusion)
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet
Post-reading:use the general-particular pattern to express your idea.
Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet
Possible vocabulary:
Take online class, chat with friends,purchase things, download apps and document, no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping, listen to music, explore the world,
Possible Version
1:My life has been changed by the Internet. It has made my school work and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often.
2: My life has been changed by the Internet. It has made my life colorful. When I was tired, I always listen to music to relax myself. When I have trouble doing my homework, I will look up for information on the Internet. I have learned much through the Internet.
Don’t stop, there is light ahead.
There is no end to learning.
The roses in her hand,the flavor in mine.
Homework
Look up more information about the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet. Write an article and present it next class.