B2U3 The Internet Reading and thinking导学案
Start an online community
Stronger together:how we have been changed by the internet
Learning objectives:
To learn some basic words and expressions about the text.
To analyze the structure of the text.
To get the detailed information by making mind map.
Learning key points:
Summarize the main idea of each paragraph and analyze the structure of the passage.
Get the detailed information by making mind map.
Pre-class vocabulary implementation
Words:（单词）
update v./n. database n.
software n. network n./ v.
distance n. benefit n./ v.
inspire v. access n./v.
tough adj. province n.
conference n. resident n./adj.
plus conj./ n./ prep.
Lexical chunk(词块）
wait in line carry cash around
download software quit one’s work
out of work keep one’s company
apply for work online take online classes
bridge the digital divide go through tough times
Learning procedures：
Step1: lead in
In the era of information explosion,the Internet provides us with rich learning resources, such as online courses, learning forums, and e-books, making learning more convenient and efficient.So, do you have any interesting experiences of learning through the Internet Are there any online learning platforms or courses that you particularly recommend
Step2: prediction
What do you think the text will say
How do you think the writer feels about the topic
Tips: Read headlines Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text. They often do not follow strict grammar rules,because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.
Step3:Read for general comprehension
Read the text quickly. Finish the following tasks.
Match the main ideas of each paragraph and analyze the structure.
Para.1 A. Jan's change because of the Internet.
Para.2 B. Jan continues to learn to start a charity website.
Para.3 C. Jan's life has been greatly improved by the internet
Para.4 D. People's lives have been changed by the internet.
Para.5 E. Jan's IT club to help others online.
The passage can be divided into parts , the first part is paragraph, and this part leads to the following content , the second part is from paragraph to paragraph ,which gives us examples , and the last part is paragraph, a summary paragraph.So this passage has a structure of “general-specific-general”
Please give the main idea of this article
.
Step4: Read for the detailed information
Read the text again and answer the following questions.
Why did Jan quit her job
How did the people in the online community help her
Why did she start the IT club
What is the “digital divide”
What’s Jan’s next goal
What can we learn from her experiences
Step5:Use a mind map to sort out this text
Step6：Deep thinking& Critical thinking
Discuss the questions below in pairs.
1 Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet If so, how
2 The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet. Do you think there are any disadvantages If so, what are they B2U3 The Internet Reading and thinking导学案
Start an online community
Stronger together:how we have been changed by the internet
Learning objectives:
To learn some basic words and expressions about the text.
To analyze the structure of the text.
To get the detailed information by making mind map.
Learning key points:
Summarize the main idea of each paragraph and analyze the structure of the passage.
Get the detailed information by making mind map.
Pre-class vocabulary implementation
Words:（单词）
update v./n. database n.
software n. network n./ v.
distance n. benefit n./ v.
inspire v. access n./v.
tough adj. province n.
conference n. resident n./adj.
plus conj./ n./ prep.
Lexical chunk(词块）
wait in line carry cash around
download software quit one’s work
out of work keep one’s company
apply for work online take online classes
bridge the digital divide go through tough times
Learning procedures：
Step1: lead in
In the era of information explosion,the Internet provides us with rich learning resources, such as online courses, learning forums, and e-books, making learning more convenient and efficient.So, do you have any interesting experiences of learning through the Internet Are there any online learning platforms or courses that you particularly recommend
Step2: prediction
What do you think the text will say
How do you think the writer feels about the topic
Tips: Read headlines Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text. They often do not follow strict grammar rules,because writers use as few words as possible to catch the attention of the readers.
Suggested Answers
1 I think the text will say that we have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together.
2 I think the writer feels positive about this topic because they say we are“stronger together”.
Step3:Read for general comprehension
Read the text quickly. Finish the following tasks.
Match the main ideas of each paragraph and analyze the structure.
Para.1 A. Jan's change because of the Internet.
Para.2 B. Jan continues to learn to start a charity website.
Para.3 C. Jan's life has been greatly improved by the internet
Para.4 D. People's lives have been changed by the internet.
Para.5 E. Jan's IT club to help others online.
The passage can be divided into parts , the first part is paragraph, and this part leads to the following content , the second part is from paragraph to paragraph ,which gives us examples , and the last part is paragraph, a summary paragraph.So this passage has a structure of “general-specific-general”
Please give the main idea of this article：
.
答案 Para1-D, Para2-A, Para3-E, Para4-B Para5-C three parts, the first, the second,the fourth, the fifth
Step4: Read for the detailed information
Read the text again and answer the following questions.
Why did Jan quit her job
How did the people in the online community help her
Why did she start the IT club
What is the “digital divide”
What’s Jan’s next goal
What can we learn from her experiences
Suggested Answers
1 She suddenly developed a serious illness.
2 People in the online community talked with her about her problems,supported her, and gave her
advice.
3 To teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.
4 The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to the Internet and those who haven't,and those who know how to use new technology and those who don't.
5 Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
6 We learn that when we go through tough times, we can find help and support from other people
online. We also learn that we can feel less lonely by creating or joining communities on the Internet, and that we can even use the Internet to achieve our goals.
Step5:Use a mind map to sort out this text
Step6：Deep thinking& Critical thinking
Discuss the questions below in pairs.
1 Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet If so, how
2 The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet. Do you think there are any disadvantages If so, what are they
Suggested Answers
1 My life has certainly been changed by the Internet. It has made my school work and studying easier and has helped me stay in touch with old friends more easily and often.
2 I think there are a few disadvantages from using the Internet, such as the lack of privacy. Sharing everything online means people can know everything about us. Also using the Internet all the time distracts us from the real world around us.
