外研版（2019）必修第三册Unit 2 Making a Difference Understanding ideas 导学案

Unit2 Making a difference
understanding ideas-The Well That Changed the World导学案
Step1：Lead-in
Activity1.
1.What’s the video about
2.Do you know how a well can change the fate of the world
Step2：Pr-reading
1.Look at the map and talk about water problems in African.
2.Now tick the solutions that you think are most effective to supply Africa with fresh water.
Activity2.Prediction
Read the title and look at the pictures on Page 18-19 to predict what the passage is mainly about.
Step3：While-reading
Activity3. Fast reading
1.Go through the passage and check your prediction.
A. A Canadian boy tried his best to make his dream come true.dig a well at home.
B. A Canadian boy collected enough money for people dig a well at home.
C.A Canadian boy himself dig a well in Uganda.
D.A Canadian boy made the world different because of his efforts.
2.Read the passage and find out what Ryan did to help solve the problem of water shortage in Africa.
3.What’s the type(类型) of this passage
A. Narration(叙述文) B. Expository writing(说明文)
C. Argumentation(议论文） D. Practical writing（应用文）
Read for structure
Read the passage quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A.The money Ryan had earned was not enough.
Para.2 B.Ryan saw the well he donated in Uganda.
Para.3 C.Ryan’s foundation brings far-reaching benefits.
Para.4 D.Ryan learnt some African children suffered from water shortage and decided to help them.
Para.5 E.Ryan’s courage and perseverance made his dream come true.
Para.6 F.Ryan raised enough money and helped to build a well.
Activity4.Read for details.
1. Read the passage and fill the blanks.
Idea occurred:Ryan’s plan was to 1. .
Action1:Ryan reached 2. of $ 70 by himself.
Ryan at 6 Action2:Ryan raised $2,000 with the help of others.
Time Action3:A well was built near3. in Uganda.
clue Result:Ryan was 4. to Uganda.
Later Ryan set up a 5. to help build more wells in Uganda.
As an adult Ryan continued his work for charity and it was Ryan’s courage
and 6. that made his dream 7. .
2.Complete Ryan’s story with expressions from the passage.
1.Ryan could get clean drinking water within ten steps, but some African children had to1. . So Ryan decided to help.
2.Ryan cleaned windows and did gardening, and reached2. . But when he3. , he was told it cost $2,000 to build a well.
3.Ryan persuaded his classmates and neighbours to 4. . His mother’s friend also helped him, After several months, he raised enough money and a well was built in Uganda.
4. Ryan visited Uganda. He saw 5. .He also saw6. who had turned out to welcome him.
5.Later, Ryan's experience led him to 7. to encourage more people to help.
6.Today, the life-changing gift of clean water 8. .
Activity5.
1. What inspired the Canadian boy to help
A. The dirty water he found in Uganda.
B.What he learn from his teacher.
C. The drinking fountain in his school.
D. The ten-kilometre distance to the source of water.
2. How can we describe the Canadian boy
A.Helpful and determined. B. Joyful and warm-hearted.
C.Hard-working and grateful. D. Delighted and generous.
Activity6.Choose the best explanation of the title and give your reasons.
A. The well built by Ryan solved the problem of worldwide water shortage.
B. The more wells you dig, the better the world will be.
C. The well built by Ryan encouraged more people to help make the world a better place.
Step4 Post-reading
Activity7.Think and share
1. What kind of person do you think Ryan is
2.which of his qualities do you admire most why
Individuals aspects:
Society aspects:
Step5：Summary
3.As a senior high school student, think about what you can do to protect water resources。
Step6：Homework
Choose one of the following homework to do.
1.Try to retell the passage with the charts.
2.Write a short article to reflect your understanding and insights on “The well that changed the world”, or design a water-saving brochure.