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U8 Green Living
ROOTS & SHOOTS
Lesson1
1. What is happening in each picture
Perceive & notice
Leave the tap running while people brush their teeth.
Leave a light on when people go out.
Drop a piece of litter and cannot be bothered to pick it up.
1. What is happening in each picture
2. What other similar behaviors that are harmful to the environment do you know
To spit everywhere
Let pets defecate in public
Let pets relieve themselves anywhere
Perceive & notice
3. What would happen if everybody did the same things
If everybody did the same things, there would be a significant impact on the environment and resources.
If everyone does these things, the negative impacts will be multiplied (成倍增加) , leading to a degraded (退化)environment and decreased (降低) quality of life. It is important for each individual to take responsibility for their actions and make efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
Perceive & notice
4. Have you ever done any of these things
Have you ever seen any of these things
What kind of behavior is that
Para.1
What do people call these above behaviours
Get close to the text
Most people suffer from what is known as "Just-me-ism". What is that Well, say you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light on when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can't be bothered to pick it up. You know that all those things are wrong, but so what "What difference can it possibly make " you say to yourself. "There are millions of people in the world and I'm just me. How can it matter if I leave one little tap running, one little light on or leave a little piece of litter on the road And anyway, no one will know." Of course, it wouldn't matter if there were just a few people in the world. But just think of all the millions of people saying to themselves: "It doesn't matter. It's just me. And, anyway, no one knows."Millions of gallons of water would be wasted; millions of lights would be left on; millions of pieces of litter would be dropped. And all of this would be very harmful.
What kind of behavior is that
Most people suffer from what is known as "Just-me-ism". What is that Well, say you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light on when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can't be bothered to pick it up. You know that all those things are wrong, but so what "What difference can it possibly make " you say to yourself. "There are millions of people in the world and I'm just me. How can it matter if I leave one little tap running, one little light on or leave a little piece of litter on the road And anyway, no one will know." Of course, it wouldn't matter if there were just a few people in the world. But just think of all the millions of people saying to themselves: "It doesn't matter. It's just me. And, anyway, no one knows."Millions of gallons of water would be wasted; millions of lights would be left on; millions of pieces of litter would be dropped. And all of this would be very harmful.
What is the main idea of Para.1
The meaning/definition of Just-me-ism.
The harm of Just-me-ism.
Acquire & comb
Para. 1
1.What is “Just-me-ism”
“Just-me-ism” is a way of thinking that focuses on
caring for just oneself and ignores the environment, animals and
the community.
2.Why is “Just-me-ism” a problem
There will be nobody caring and look after the environment.
Most people suffer from what is known as "Just-me-ism". What is that Well, say you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light on when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can't be bothered to pick it up. You know that all those things are wrong, but so what "What difference can it possibly make " you say to yourself. "There are millions of people in the world and I'm just me. How can it matter if I leave one little tap running, one little light on or leave a little piece of litter on the road And anyway, no one will know." Of course, it wouldn't matter if there were just a few people in the world. But just think of all the millions of people saying to themselves: "It doesn't matter. It's just me. And, anyway, no one knows."Millions of gallons of water would be wasted; millions of lights would be left on; millions of pieces of litter would be dropped. And all of this would be very harmful.
Get to know the writing skills in Para.1
Most people suffer from what is known as "Just-me-ism". What is that Well, say you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light on when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can't be bothered to pick it up. You know that all those things are wrong, but so what "What difference can it possibly make " you say to yourself. "There are millions of people in the world and I'm just me. How can it matter if I leave one little tap running, one little light on or leave a little piece of litter on the road And anyway, no one will know." Of course, it wouldn't matter if there were just a few people in the world. But just think of all the millions of people saying to themselves: "It doesn't matter. It's just me. And, anyway, no one knows."Millions of gallons of water would be wasted; millions of lights would be left on; millions of pieces of litter would be dropped. And all of this would be very harmful.
Get to know the writing skills in Para.1
设问 putting up a question
举例 giving an example
排比 parallel construction
反问 rhetorical question
直接引用 direct quotation
Get close to Para.2
To inspire young people to take action for the environment, animals and their community, Roots & Shoots was established. This institute was set up in the early 1990s by Dr. Jane Goodall, a scientist who's the world's best-known expert on wild chimpanzees. In addition to her research, she has been whole-heartedly committed to environmental protection. The whole purpose of Roots & Shoots is to educate young people, from pre-schoolers to university students, so they can help to build a future that is secure and live together in peace with nature.
The organisation is called Roots &Shoots because roots move slowly under the ground to make a firm foundation, and shoots seem small and weak, but they can break open brick walls to reach the light. The roots and shoots are you, your friends and young people all around the world. Hundreds and thousands of roots and shoots can solve the problems, change the world and make it a better place to live in.
Get to know the writing skills in Para.2、3
The establishment of Roots & Shoots
The meaning of the name, Roots & Shoots
Roots & Shoots
In the early 1990s
Dr. Jane Goodall
To educate young people so they can help to build a secure future and live together in peace with nature
roots: move slowly under the ground to make a firm foundation;
shoots: break open brick walls to reach the light though small and weak
Complete the table (Para.2- 3 )
You, your friends and young people all over the world act like roots and shoots to make a difference / solve..., change ...and make it a better place
Time of its establishment
Founder
Purpose
Meaning of its name
Establishment background
To inspire young people to take action for...
metaphor 暗喻
Roots& Shoots is an International Environmental Education Organization by Dr. Jane Goodall.
Para.4
What is the purpos of Para. 4
Get close to the text
Do you think you help to make the world a better place when you make a sad person smile, when you make a dog wag its tail, and when you water a thirsty plant One cheered-up person, one happy dog, one flowering plant, and you. That's what Roots & Shoots is all about: the value and importance of each individual—human, animal or plant. Dr. Jane Goodall believes that the most important thing is that: "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." You get to choose: Do you want to use your life to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment Do you want to make Roots & Shoots rooted in everyone's heart Do you want to be a part of a community for a shared future You cannot be absent. It is by acting together, in this exciting way, that we can involve thousands—millions—of people, and this is what is going to change the world.—Jane Goodall
The meaning of the organization
Calling on every individual to join/ Making an appeal/
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."
The sentence means that every person/ every individual is important and has a valuable part to play in the world.
The statement encourages individuals to recognize their own value and the significance of their actions, no matter how small they may seem.
It is by acting together, in this exciting way, that we can involve thousands—millions—of people, and this is what is going to change the world.
—Jane Goodall
What is your explanation for th two quotes from Dr.Jane Goodall
It is by acting together, in this exciting way, that we can involve thousands—millions—of people, and this is what is going to change the world.—Jane Goodall
This sentence means that to make a significant impact and bring
about change in the world, people need to come together and work
together in an exciting way.
By doing so, they can involve thousands or even millions of people in their cause, which can ultimately lead to significant change.
The focus is on the power of collective action rather than individual efforts.
The Emphatic Pattern
What is the main information
Para. 4
Para. 4 tells about the idea of Roots &Shoots and make an appeal to /call on every individual to join it .
Summarize & integrate
What is the structure of the article
Para.1
Para.2、3
Para.4
Problem: “Just-me-ism” and its harm
Solution: Roots &Shoots
Making an appeal to people
“问题-解决” 模式
“problem-solution” pattern
watch a video
Imagine you are a volunteer of Roots & Shoots. Use what you have learned to persuade the following people.
Imagine & create
Persuade one of the following people to joinoots & Shoots .
设问 putting up a question :to arouse readers’ interest and make the readers think
举例 giving an example: to explain more clearly
排比 parallel construction : to enhance the expression effect;to give rhythm to the article
反问 rhetorical question : to put emphasis - “ don’t care ”
直接引用 direct quotation : to confirm the author's point
重复 repetition : to highlight key information, strengthen the expression of focus and logic
Writing Skills