上外版 高一年级 选择性必修三 第三单元 第 1 课时 学案
SCANNING
Directions: Carefully read the text, and finish the tasks below.
(i) Part 1
Main Idea Questions: Answers:
the introduction of Stonehenge 1. Where is Stonehenge 1. On Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
2. How much do the largest stones weigh 2. About 50 tons.
(ii) Part 2
Task 1
Phase Time What construction work was done during the phase
Phase I Phase II Phase III (
Circle in the text.
) (
Underline in the tex
t.
)
Task 2
Main Idea Questions: Answers:
the construction work done in three different phases 1. What kind of technology is used to confirm when the Stonehenge was built 1.The invention of radiocarbon dating.
2. What might be the function of Stonehenge / Why was Stonehenge built 2. Some historians say that it was a kind of cemetery.
3. How far is the mountain of South Wales from Salisbury Plain 3. About 320 km.
4. What are “trilithons” 4. Two tall stones with a third across the top.
5. How is the Stonehenge today 5. About half of the original monument survives while the others have fallen or taken away.
(iii) Part 3
Main Idea Questions: Answers:
different theories about the Stonehenge 1.Who first suggested that Stonehenge should be an observatory. 1. Norman Lockyer first put forward the theory in 1901.
2. Why did Gerald Hawkins say that the Stonehenge was an observatory and a kind of primitive computer as well 2. Because Gerald Hawkins found that the important stones point to different positions and can predict eclipses and solstices
3. What are other people’s theories or speculation on Stonehenge 3. Some even believe that it was built by aliens.
POST READING
Directions: The author uses many questions in the text. Underline them and number them.
Try to think about the functions of those questions. You can work in a group of four and have a discussion with your group members.
The example of Question 1 has already been given.
Question Is the answer given Function
Q1 Line 17 Yes. To give information about the age of Stonehenge.
Q2 Line 36 Yes. To explain the function of Stonehenge.
Q3 Line 71-73 No. To lead in a new aspect of Stonehenge in the following part/ To make a transition and discuss the different theories of Stonehenge.
Q4 Line 73-75 No. Same as Q3.
Q5 Line 91-93 No. To raise an unsolved question, leaving readers to have another thinking.
Q6 Line 93-96 No. Same as Q5.
Q7 Line 101-102 No. To conclude the passage with an open question so that the readers can have their own exploration after reading.
**Possible functions for reference: To arouse interest.
To arouse readers ’ deep thinking/further discussion. To make a final conclusion.
To begin/introduce a new aspect or point in text. To explain or illustrate …
To express …
… …Infinitive Possibilities …
ASSIGNMENT
1. Read the whole text for at least three times.
2. Write a summary of Reading A. You are required to cover the aspects of Stonehenge discussed in the text. No more than 80 words.(共13张PPT)
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
选择性必修第三册第三单元
Exploring the Unknown
授课教师 ：
课时
授课内容
1
Getting Started/ Reading A
1
Reading A/ Vocabulary Focus
1
Reading A/ Grammar in Use
1
Listening, Viewing and Speaking
1
Reading B + Critical Thinking
1
Writing
1
Further Exploration/ Self-assessment
《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 )
选择性必修第三册第三单元
学习目标 Learning Objectives：
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to ...
1.能了解并掌握Stonehenge的基本信息 ;
get the basic information about Stonehenge;
2.能梳理出文章的逻辑结构和分层，并尝试体会说明文文体 的典型特征 ；
understand the logical structure of the passage and the typical features of an expository writing;
3.能理解文中作者使用的“ 问题 ”在文中的作用和功能； figure out the functions of the “Questions” in the passage;
4.能培养学生探索未知的好奇心和能力。
possess the curiosity and the ability to explore the unknown.
Do you know some world-famous mysterious
phenomenon or places
Q & A
·1. what is the text mainlyabout
·2. what aspects of stonehenge are included in the text
o Theoriginaltexthasthree subheadings:
Aprehistoric Monument [Before para __ 1 。The construction[Before para __ 1
A Mystery Explained [Before para __ 1
o Text Type
Expository writing – precise; full of statistics; logically coherent …
Main Idea Questions:
Answers:
the introduction of Stonehenge 1. Where is Stonehenge
1. On Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
2 . How much do the largest stones weigh
2. About 50 tons.
Carefully reading Part 1 ( Para 1-2)
Phase Time
What construction work was
done during the phase
Phase I Phase II Phase III
Carefully read Part 2 ( Para 3-8)
Underline
Circle
● Task 1
1. What kind of technology is used to confirm when Stonehenge was built
2. What might be the function of Stonehenge / Why was Stonehenge built
3 . How far is the mountain of South Wales from Salisbury Plain
4. What are “trilithons”
5. How is the Stonehenge today
1 . T h e i n v e n t i o n o f radiocarbon dating.
2 . Some historians say that it was a kind of cemetery.
3. About 320 km.
4 . Two tall stones with a third across the top.
5 . About half of the original monument survives while the others have fallen or taken
away.
Carefully read Part 2 ( Para 3-8)
Main Idea Questions: Answers:
the construction work done in three different phases
●Task 2
Main Idea Questions:
Answers:
different theories about the Stonehenge 1. Who first suggested that Stonehenge should be an observatory.
1 . Norman Lockyer first put forward the theory in 1901.
2. Why did Gerald Hawkins say that the Stonehenge was an observatory and a kind of primitive computer as well
2 . Because Gerald Hawkins found that the important stones po i nt to diffe re nt positions and can predict eclipses and solstices
3 . What are other people ’s theories or speculation on Stonehenge
3 . S o m e e v e n believe that it was built by aliens.
Carefully read Part 3 ( Para 9 - 1 3)
Group Discussion
Question Is the answer given Function Q1 Line 17 Q2 Line 36 Q3 Line 71-73 Q4 Line 73-75 Q5 Line 91-93 Q6 Line 93-96 Q7 Line 101-102 Yes. Yes. No. No. No. No. No.
To give information about the age of Stonehenge.
To explain the function of Stonehenge.
To lead in a new aspect of Stonehenge in the following part/ To make a transition and discuss the different theories of Stonehenge.
Same as Q3.
To raise an unsolved question , leaving readers to have another thinking.
Same as Q5.
To conclude the passage with an open question so that the readers can have their own exploration after reading.
T h a n k y o u ！
