XB4Unit1 extended reading1
Learning objectives:
1. understand the importance of the importance of taking responsibility through reading;
2. know the way to take responsibility for themselves and the rewards;
3. analyze the relationship between taking responsibility for themselves and for society.
Learning procedures:
Step1 Lead in
As a student, how can you practise responsibility in your study and daily life
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Step2 Fast-reading
Skim the passage and summarize the structure.
para.1:The ___________ of speech
para.2: The ___________ statement of the speech
para.3:The _________ of responsibility
para.4:Taking responsibility for ___________
para.5:Taking responsibility for ___________
para.6:Conclusion
Step4 Detailed-reading
Read the text again and finish the following tasks:
Para3
1.What attitude should students hold towards taking responsibility?
We should be responsible for our_______and , and view responsibilitiy as_____________________________instead of__________.
2.What situation would a person who has no sense of responsibility face
A person who has no sense of responsibility is __________ of their own ________ and __________ behaviour.
Para.4
Please match the practice with the virtue below.
Para.4-5
What kind of little things can students do to make a difference
Individual actions Rewards
contributes to a cleaner environment
helps ensure road safety
eads to savings of our precious natural resources
brings love and warmth to the elderly
Para.6
How do you understand the Chinese saying“Jade is good for nothing if not carved” in Lines 46-47
Step4 Post-reading
1.What trails may you encounter on the path of life and how will you overcome them
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2.What do you think of the speech made by the principal
_____________________________________________________________
3.Talk about a role model who takes responsibilities.
※Who is he/she (classmates/friends/parents/celebrities…)
※What responsibilities does he/she take
※How does he/she take responsibilities
Step5 Homework
Write a summary of the speech transcript. Use the following ideas to help you.
*The importance of taking responsibility
*Taking responsibility for yourself and its rewards
*Taking responsibility for society and its rewards