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Unit 3
Developing ideas
Adam
LEAD-IN
PRE-READING
WHILE-READING
POST-READING
Learning objective
语言能力
Master some words and expressions related to the topic.
学习能力
Understand the title and the structure of an argumentation
文化意识
Know something about Benjamin Franklin and his famous kite experiment.
思维品质
Develop scientific exploration and critical thinking ability
Who is he
Benjamin Franklin
Learn about Benjamin Franklin
who is Franklin
Benjamin
Franklin
Read the short introdution to Benjamin Franklin and figure out who he is(P32)
Statues(地位)
Deeds(功绩)
Ocupation/
Achievements
(职业/成就)
He was one of the founding fathers of the US.
He helped draft the Declaration of Independence.
He was a successful statesman and a leading author, printer, publisher, diplomat, creative scientist and inventor.
Prediction
Read the title and predict the genre(体裁) of the passage.
?
Narration(记叙文): to tell a story, or inform an event
Exposition(说明文): to explain something, or define a term
Argumentation(议论文): to express views to persuade somebody
Argumentation(议论文): to express views to persuade somebody
[ nr ]
What is the structure of the passage
Opinion
Supporting details
Conclusion
Argumentation
Read for the author’s opinion
Read the first paragraph and find out the author’s opinion on the story of the experiment.
The story may be fiction instead of fact.
Para. 2 Experiment Report
Read for details
Aim
Materials
Procedure
Result
Conclusion
To prove __________________________________
1. ___ a string __ a kite and ______ a metal key __ the string;
2. ___ the kite during ________;
3. _____ the key with _________.
A flash of lightning hit the kite and electricity was conducted through the string to the key. He got an electric shock(触电).
The lightning was a form of electricity.
lightning was a form of electricity
Tie
to
attach
to
Fly
a storm
Touch
the finger
_________, _________, _________
a kite a string a metal key
Materials
a kite
a string
a key
Result
He got an electric shock(触电 ).
Conclusion
Lightning was a form of electricity.
2._____ a metal key to a string
4._____ the key with the finger
3._____ the kite during the storm
Attach
Fly
Touch
1._____ a string to a kite
Tie
How popular was Franklin’s experiment Why
Schools
Schoolchildren
Schools have taught the story of Franklin’s lightning experiment for many years.
More than one generation of schoolchildren has been amazed by his bravery and his scientific approach to looking for the truth.
Influence: Franklin’s spirit of scientific exploration inspired generations of schoolchildren.
Read for details
Materials
a kite
a string
a key
2._____ a metal key to a string
4._______ the key with the finger
3._____ the kite during the storm
1._____ a string to a kite
Result
He got an electric shock.
Conclusion
Lightning was a form of electricity.
How much is true
Why
Tie
Attach
Fly
Touch
He would certainly have died from the electric shock if he had touched the key.
They want to establish the facts.
Why do scientists question accepted ideas
Read for details
Why are there often fictions in science stories
What is the author’s conclusion from the story
Fiction is often more interesting than the truth.
People are more inspired by the spirit than by the facts.
We should not always believe everything we read or hear --- even if it is a great story.
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 6 The author’s conclusion
Para 1 The author’s opinion
Para 5
The story may be fiction instead of fact.
The story of the experiment
The story’s influence on general public
Scientists’ question on the story
Scientists’ question on a similar story
Facts should be proved by experiments and research
Draw a mind map of the passage
Think and share
Do you think it matters that Franklin’s experiment might not be true Why
Draw the structure of the passage
Opinion
Supporting details
Conclusion
The story may be fiction instead of fact.
A detailed analysis of Franklin’s experiment.
Scientists questions.
The importance of science stories.
In science, we shouldn’t always believe everything we read or hear.
Argumentation
Extension
What qualities do successful inventors have Why
Qualities successful inventors have
Ambitious
Brave
Critical
Diligent
Efficient
Insightful
Perseverant
Versatile
( ) Franklin’s spirit of scientific exploration is still
considered an inspiration.
( ) People are amazed at and inspired by Franklin’s experiment.
( ) Scientists question what really happened in
Franklin’s experiment.
3
1
2
Number the statements to show how people’s attitudes towards Franklin’s experiment have changed.
The spirits of scientists in China.
Think Share
2. In what ways do scientists contribute to society
Firstly, scientific discoveries promote the development of our society.
Secondly, the contributions of scientists in medicine extend our life span.
Thirdly, scientists have invented a lot of surprising tools that fundamentally improve our living standards.
Homework
Think of another story about a famous inventor and use your words to describe it.
Compared to the past, what has changed to invent things
Useful expressions
建国元勋
起草独立宣言
除了
领先的
外交官
把一代代孩子带进科学殿堂
虚构
把……固定/附在……上
不止一个
……的方法
同……一起
促成,有助于
founding fathers
draft the Declaration of Independence
apart from
leading
diplomat
introduce generations of children to science
fiction
attach to
more than one
approach to(介词)
along with
contribute towards/to(介词)
Consolidation
He _______ (举起) the kite with a piece of string ____ (tie) ____ it.
A metal key _____ ________ _____ (把……固定在……) the string.
A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was _________ (传导) ________ the string ___ the key.
More than one generation of schoolchildren ________________ (amaze) by his ________ (brave) and his scientific __________ (途径) _____ _________ (look) for the truth.
Franklin, _______ _______ many other scientists, ___________ (inspired) us and taught us that scientific experiments are important in order to __________________ (建立真相) and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions.
raised
tied
to
attached
to
conducted
through
to
has been amazed
bravery
approach
to
looking
along with
has inspired
establish the truth
was
Consolidation
However, _______ the story ______ the details of the experiment _____ entirely true.
More than one scientist _____________ (question) ______ really happened.
But scientists all agree that ____ Franklin ____________________ (touch) the key, he ______________________ (die) from the electric shock.
would certainly have died
neither
nor
are
has questioned
what
if
had actually touched
Consolidation
既不……也不……
引导……做……
万有引力理论
描述
没有任何证据
诚然,……
被……证明
neither... nor...
lead sb. to do sth.
the theory of gravity
account
there is no proof that …
admittedly, …
be proved by
主谓一致
More than one generation of schoolchildren ________________ (amaze) by his bravery.
More than one scientist ______________ (question) what really happened.
More than one account _________ (suggest) that …
Franklin, along with many other scientists, ___________ (inspired) us.
However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment _____ entirely true.
has been amazed
has questioned
suggests
has inspired
are