课 题：Module4 Great Scientists -------- R eading and Writing
?一、 教学目标、方法和手段概述
课 题
Great scientists
课 型
Writing
知识目标
1.Read a passage about Stephen Hawking and learn how
to write about a scientist.
2.Try to use the words, expressions and sentence structures of Module 4 to write a passage about Albert Einstein properly:
…devote oneself to/ make contributions to…
be famous for/received /be awarded…
be interested in/be fond of…
win the Nobel Prize
be called; be remembered as; be thought …. ;
one of the greatest ….;
能力目标
1. Develop a good writing habit--- reading, discussion and writing.
2. Improve the students’ ability to learn how to write a short passage about a great scientist using the notes.
情感态度
价值观
1. Guide the students to learn to work cooperatively with others.
2. Help the students learn from the great scientists.
教学重
难 点
1. Help the students learn how to organize their language and write a passage about a great scientist.
2. Improve the student’s writing skills and encourage the students to participate in class actively.
教学方法
Task-based teaching method; Group work
教学手段
多媒体
二、教学流程设计
Step1. Revision
T: Class begins!
Ss: Good morning, Ms. Zhang!
T: Good morning, boys and girls! Sit down, please!
Ss: Thank you!
T: In the previous lessons, we talked a lot about great scientists in the world. Now let’s enjoy two pictures together.
T: Who is this old person?
Ss: Yuan Longping
T: Right! Are you familiar with him?
What have you learned about him? Can you say anything about him?
Each student, one sentence, OK?
S1:
S2:
S3: …
S4: …
T: You have done a good job！ Now let’s look at a passage about him together. Please read it and fill in the blanks. You will be given 2 mins.
Get some students to read the passage sentence by sentence.
In the rice-growing world, the Chinese scientist, Yuan Longping is a ______ figure.
Yuan Longping was born and ___________ in China. As a boy, he was _________ in many schools and liked ________ questions. From an early age he was ________ in plants. As a young teacher, he began experiments in crop breeding. The results of his experiments were __________ in China in 1966. In 1970 a naturally sterile male rice plant was ___________. ________________Yuan Longping’s discoveries, Chinese rice production rose _____ 47.5% in the 1990’s. Following this , Yuan Longping’s rice was __________ to other countries.
Answers: 1. leading 2.brought up 3.educated 4.asking 5.interested 6. published 7.discovered 8. As a result of 9.by 10.exported
T: Good job. Please think over one question: How is the passage organized?
S1: By time order.
S2: A topic sentence and some events.
T: Life events by order in time
Step2. Reading
T: First, we will check if you have previewed the new words and expressions.
Task 1: Vocabulary: Match the words in the box with the definitions.
best-seller cosmology diagnose disability
motor neurone disease victim
1. a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as a result of a crime, an accident, etc.
2. to discover the cause of an illness or a problem
3. a book that sells in very large numbers
4. the study of the origin and development of the universe
5. the state of being disabled
6. an illness
Answers: 1.victim 2.diagnose 3.best-seller 4.cosmology 5.disability 6. motor neurone disease
Task 2: Read the passage about Stephen Hawking quickly and number the paragraphs in the correct order.
Answers: 2—3—1
Task 3: Look at the handouts and match the main idea with the paragraphs
1. Why Hawking is famous.
2. Hawking’s personal life.
3. Hawking’s scientific career.
Answers: 1. Paragraph 1
2. Paragraph 2
3. Paragraph 3
Task4: Read the passage carefully and find detailed information.
Time
Events
In 1942
1.
In the 1960s
2.
In1977
3.
In 1988
4.
Answers: 1. He was born in Oxford.
2. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
3. He became Professor of Physics at Cambridge University.
4. His book A Brief History of Time was published.
Task5: Answer the following questions.
1. What’s the writing style?
2. What’s the main verb tense in the passage?
3. What are talked about in the passage?
Answers: 1.It is narration.
2. The simple past tense.
3. His achievements, his personal life and his scientific career.
Step3. Group Discussion
Task: Work in groups and have a discussion about how to write a passage about a scientist.
Ss work in groups and summarize how to write about a scientist. At the same time Ms. Zhang walk around the class to take part in the discussion an give some possible advice.
T: I will give you advice on how to write a passage successfully.
Writing TPS
Tense: The Past Tense
Person: The Third Person
Structure: 总-分-总/ 总-分/ 分-总
People’s comments(评价)
His / her life events/ inventions/discoveries/contributions
Your own opinion of him/her
Step4. Writing
1. Pre-writing Group Discussion
T: Up to now, we have revised a passage about Yuan Longping , we have also learned some detailed information about Stephen Hawking . Now it’s time for us to write a passage about the great scientist Albert Einstein.
Writing Task: 根据汉语提示，以A Simple Man of Great Achievement为题写一篇介绍爱因斯坦的短文。
姓名：爱因斯坦 出生年月：1879. 3. 14 出生地：德国
学历：14岁前自学数学，17岁开始在瑞士学习，1905年获博士学位
工作简历：1905～1915进行他在物理学方面获得新发现的研究工作；1921年获诺贝尔奖，此外，还为人权和人类进步而工作
性格业余爱好：喜欢音乐，生活简朴，对金钱和名誉不感兴趣
注意：1.不要逐字翻译；2.字数100左右；3.标题已给，不计入总数。
T: Work in groups and talk about Albert Einstein, try to make some sentences.
S1:
S2:
S3:
S4:
Collect some good ideas and expression:
Born in Germany, Albert Einstein was …
By the time he was 14 ,
receive a doctor's degree
win the Nobel Prize for…
lead a simple life
Not only…, but also…
In my opinion,…
2. While-writing
Task: Work by yourself and write a passage about Albert Einstein.
T: You can begin your passage with the sentence in your book.
Albert Einstein was probably the most brilliant scientist of the twentieth century….
Ss: Begin to write a rough draft on their guiding paper and one student is asked to write on the blackboard. After 15 minutes, most of the class have finished it.
3. After-writing
1. Check your passage in pairs and enjoy a student’s passage together.
2. Enjoy a possible version together and find out what the good sentences are.
A Simple Man of Great Achievement
Albert Einstein was probably the most brilliant scientist of the twentieth century. Born in Germany on March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein was a great scientist.
By the time he was 14 years old, he had learned advanced math all by himself. Later, he studied in Switzerland. In 1905, he received a doctor's degree and began his research and studies which led to a new discovery. In 1921, he won the Nobel Prize for physics. Besides his work in physics, he also worked hard for human rights and progress. All through his life, he led a simple life. He was fond of music but cared little for money and fame.
He has made great contributions to the world, making him one of the greatest scientists. We can learn a lot from him.
3. Discussion
T: Nobody can make a success without any efforts. From Yuan Longping, Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein , what have you learned? Have a discussion with your partner.
Get some ss to share their own ideas with the whole class.
S1:
S2:
S3:
S4:
T: You did a very good job. Please look at my ideas.
1. If you stick to what you are doing, you will surely get something.
2. Despite your disability, if you don’t give up, you will succeed.
3. Interest is the best teacher. If you do what you like, you will put your heart into it and achieve your goal.
Step5 Homework
T: Please rewrite your passage about Albert Einstein and hand it in tomorrow.
Revise what we learned in this module and finish the exercises.
课件19张PPT。Book4Module4 Great Scientists Reading and Writing
张丽娜 陈录伟
2015年7月26日
Book4Module4 Great Scientists Reading and Writing
问卷星：你对伟大科学家的了解有多少？What have you known about Yuan Longping? In the rice-growing world, the Chinese scientist, Yuan Longping is a ______ figure.
Yuan Longping was born and ___________ in China. As a boy, he was _________ in many schools and liked ________ questions. From an early age he was ________ in plants. As a young teacher, he began experiments in crop breeding. The results of his experiments were __________ in China in 1966. In 1970 a naturally sterile male rice plant was ___________. ________________Yuan Longping’s discoveries, Chinese rice production rose _____ 47.5% in the 1990’s. Following this , Yuan Longping’s rice was __________ to other countries.
Step1 Revision -Fill in the blanksleadingbrought upeducatedaskinginterestedpublisheddiscoveredAs a result ofbyexportedThink: How is the passage organized?Life events (by order in time)best-seller cosmology diagnose disability
motor neurone disease victimStep2 Reading- Stephen HawkingTask1 : Match the words in the box with the definitions.1. a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as a result of a crime, an accident, etc.
2. to discover the cause of an illness or a problem
3. a book that sells in very large numbers
4. the study of the origin and development of the universe
5. the state of being disabled
6. an illnessvictimdiagnose best-seller cosmology disability motor neurone disease
Answers: 2-3-1 Step2 ReadingTask2: Read and number the paragraphs in the correct order.
1. Why Hawking is famous Para 1
2. Hawking’s personal life Para 2
3. Hawking’s scientific career Para 3 Step2 ReadingTask3: Look at the handouts and match the main ideas with the paragraghs.EventsHe was born in Oxford.
He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.He became Professor of Physics at Cambridge University.
His book A Brief History of Time was published.
Step2 ReadingTask4: Read the passage carefully and find detailed information.1.What’s the writing style (体裁)?
2.What’s the main verbal tense（时态）in the passage?
3.What are talked about in the passage?Step2 ReadingTask5: Answer the following questions.1.It is narration.（记叙文）
2.The simple past tense.(一般过去时态)
3. His achievements, his personal life and his scientific careerHow to write a passage about a scientist?Step3 Group discussionTask: Work in groups and have a discussion about how to write a passage about a scientist.Writing TPS
Tense: The Past Tense
Person: The Third Person
Structure: 总-分-总/ 总-分/ 分-总
People’s comments(评价)
His / her life events/ inventions/discoveries/contributions
Your own opinion of him/herStep4 Pre-writingTask: Work in groups and talk about Albert Einstein. Make some simple sentences.Writing Task:
根据汉语提示，以A Simple Man of Great Achievement为题写一篇介绍爱因斯坦的短文。
姓名：爱因斯坦 出生年月：1879. 3. 14 出生地：德国
学历：14岁前自学数学，17岁开始在瑞士学习，1905年获博士学位
工作简历：1905～1915进行他在物理学方面获得新发现的研究工作；1921年获诺贝尔奖，此外，还为人权和人类进步而工作
性格业余爱好：喜欢音乐，生活简朴，对金钱和名誉不感兴趣
注意：1.不要逐字翻译；2.字数100左右；3.标题已给，不计入总数。
Some useful expressions:
Born in Germany, Albert Einstein was …
By the time he was 14 ,
receive a doctor's degree
win the Nobel Prize for…
lead a simple life
Not only…, but also…
In my opinion,…Step4 Pre-writing
Beginning like this:
Albert Einstein was probably the most brilliant scientist of the twentieth century….Step4 While-writing Task: Work by yourself and write a passage about Albert Einstein.Step4 After-writing (1)Check your passages in pairs and then enjoy a student’s passage together. Find some good uses. Correct some possible mistakes. A Simple Man of Great Achievement
Albert Einstein was probably the most brilliant scientist of the twentieth century. Born in Germany on March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein was a great scientist.
By the time he was 14 years old, he had learned advanced math all by himself. In 1905, he received a doctor's degree and began his research and studies which led to a new discovery. In 1921, he won the Nobel Prize for physics. Step4 After-writing (2)Enjoy a possible version together. Not only did he work in physics, but also he worked hard for human rights and progress. All through his life, he led a simple life. He was fond of music but cared little for money and fame.
He has made great contributions to the world, making himself one of the greatest scientists. We can learn a lot from him.
Nobody can make a success without any efforts. From Yuan Longping, Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein , what have you learned?Step4 After-writing (3)Have a discussion with your partner.If you stick to what you are doing, you will surely get something.
Despite your disability, if you don’t give up, you will succeed.
Interest is the best teacher. If you do what you like, you will put your heart into it and achieve your goal.Rewrite your passage and hand it in tomorrow.
Revise what we learned in this module and finish the exercises.Step4 HomeworkThank you for your cooperation!
Bye-bye!你对伟大科学家的了解有多少？
1. Who is a leading figure in the area of rice-growing? A. Yuan Longping B.Qian Xuesen C. Albert Einstein [多选题] [必答题]
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2. Who wrote the book The History of Time? A.Li Shizhen B. Steven Hawing C. Mo Yan [多选题] [必答题]
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3. When did Albert Einstein receive his doctor's degree? A.When he was 17. B.When he was 36. C.When he was 26. [多选题] [必答题]
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4. What kind of life did Albert Einstein prefer to lead? A.A simple life. B.A luxury life. C.A complex life. [多选题] [必答题]
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5. What kind of student was Yuan Longping when he was young? A.He loved asking questions. B.He liked talking in classes. C.He kept silent at school. [多选题] [必答题]
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