Unit2 Wildlife Protection Reading and Thinking
学习目标
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
1. analyze the structure and stylistic features of a travel journal.
2. figure out the causes of the danger facing Tibetan Antelopes, the measures taken and the results by making a mind map.
3. recognize the importance of ecological balance and explore how to change our way of life to live in harmony with wildlife and nature.
课前学习任务
1.Collect information about the endangered wildlife
课上学习任务
【学习任务一】
Talk about their preference as to traveling destinations and different purposes.
【学习任务二】
Predict what the text is about according to the title and the picture.
【学习任务三】
Read the text, fill in the blanks and identify the genre of the text.
What the author__________
_____________ What the author__________
What the author__________
【学习任务四】
Understand the author’s description of the Tibetan Antelope and figure out the author’s feeling.
(1) What was the place like
(2) How did the author feel
the ____________mountain
the plain
the _________animals — Tibetan antelopes
the________ grass
【学习任务五】
Figure out the problem facing the Tibetan Antelopes and the causes of it.
(1) What was the problem facing the Tibetan antelope during the 1980s and 1990s?
(2) What had caused the problem
(3) Why did people hunt Tibetan antelopes illegally
(4) What led to the habitat loss of Tibetan antelopes
【学习任务六】
Explain Zhaxi’s understanding of wildlife protection.
What do you think Zhaxi means by saying “We’re not trying to save the animals. Actually, we’re trying to save ourselves.” (Para3, line3)
【学习任务七】
Complete the table to figure out what has been done to protect the Tibetan antelope.
Participants Measures Result
Chinese government ____ it under national protection
______ Changtang National Nature Reserve
_____ bridges and gates to let them move easily and freely
Common citizens _______ to watch over them day and night to keep them safe
Answer the follow-up question.
What other measures did the government take to help protect the wildlife
【学习任务八】
Fill in the blanks to figure out the author’s reflection.
Only when __________________ can we _______________________.
【学习任务九】
Think and share.
What can we do to change our way of life to live in harmony with nature
【学习任务十】
Complete the mind map to to analyze the outline of the text and the changes of the author’s feelings.
【学习任务十一】
Discuss in groups about protecting a species of wildlife in danger to write a persuasive letter of 80—100 words.
Useful expressions
(1)We are writing this letter to raise your awareness of …
(2)We are concerned that…
(3)They are at risk from the threats like …
(4)In order to improve the situation, we propose…
Discuss and make notes
Write with useful expressions
Assess the writing in groups
Present the persuasive letter
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【学习任务十二】
Choose one of the assignments and complete it.
(1)Do more research to make an animal fact file about Tibetan antelopes, including their appearance, habitat, migration, diet, or other information.
(2)Write a report on an endangered species in your neighborhood.