Unit 3 Conservation Lesson 3 The Road to Destruction 教案（表格式）-2024-2025学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第一册

Lesson 3: The Road to Destruction
Subject English Grade Level Senior High School Year 1 Total Lessons: 3
Textbook Beijing Normal University Press, Senior High School English, Book 1 Lesson Type Reading Lesson 3
Textbook Analysis
Textbook Analysis
This lesson is from Unit 3, focusing on the environmental and social impacts of excessive car usage. The passage discusses the increasing number of cars on the roads, the resulting traffic congestion, and the negative effects on personal and social well being. It also provides practical advice on reducing car dependency and improving the environment.
Student Analysis
Students have prior knowledge of basic environmental issues and can comprehend texts of moderate complexity. They may find it challenging to relate personal experiences to broader social issues and to critically evaluate solutions. The teacher should facilitate discussions and activities that help students connect the text to real life scenarios and encourage critical thinking.
Lesson Objectives
1. To understand the main ideas and supporting details of the passage about the impact of car usage.
2. To analyze the effects of traffic problems at both personal and social levels.
3. To evaluate and discuss the proposed solutions to reduce car dependency.
4. To develop note taking skills and apply them while reading the text.
Teaching Focus and Difficulties
Focus
1. Understanding the main ideas and supporting details of the passage.
2. Analyzing the effects of traffic problems at both personal and social levels.
3. Evaluating and discussing the proposed solutions to reduce car dependency.
Difficulties
1. Connecting personal experiences to broader social issues.
2. Critically evaluating the effectiveness of proposed solutions.
3. Developing effective note taking skills.
Teaching Methods and Preparation
Teaching Methods
Lecture, Group Discussion, Pair Work, Individual Activities
Materials
Textbook, Whiteboard, Markers, Handouts
Teaching Procedure Teacher Activities Student Activities
Warm up Activate and Share
(1) Ask students how much time they spend traveling to school every day and how they feel when stuck in traffic.
(2) Write down their responses on the board.
(3) Introduce key vocabulary: traffic jam, congestion, pollution, greenhouse gases, global warming.
(4) Discuss common feelings such as feeling anxious, annoyed, stressed out, tired, and angry.
(5) Lead a brief discussion on the impact of traffic on daily life.
(6) Encourage students to share their personal experiences and feelings.
Pre Reading
(1) Present a set of questions about car usage in Britain.
(2) Ask students to guess the answers before reading the passage.
(3) Write the questions and possible answers on the board.
(4) Provide feedback on their guesses after reading the passage.
(5) Highlight the importance of accurate information.
(6) Explain the purpose of the passage. 1. Share personal experiences and feelings about traveling to school.
2. Participate in the discussion and provide examples.
3. Guess the answers to the pre reading questions.
4. Write down their guesses.
Reading Read Part 1
(1) Distribute the handouts and instruct students to read Part 1 of the passage.
(2) Ask students to check their predictions from the pre reading activity.
(3) Highlight key statistics and facts about car usage in Britain.
(4) Discuss the social and personal impacts of traffic congestion.
(5) Encourage students to take notes on the main ideas and supporting details.
(6) Provide guidance on effective note taking techniques.
Read Part 2
(1) Instruct students to read Part 2 of the passage.
(2) Ask students to complete the notes in the diagram provided in the textbook.
(3) Discuss the proposed solutions to reduce car dependency.
(4) Encourage students to think critically about the feasibility of these solutions. 1. Read Part 1 of the passage and check their predictions.
2. Take notes on the main ideas and supporting details.
3. Read Part 2 and complete the notes in the diagram.
4. Participate in the group discussion on the proposed solutions.
Post Reading Pair Work
(1) Divide students into pairs and assign them to discuss the effects of traffic problems at the personal and social level.
(2) Provide a list of questions to guide their discussion:
Q1: What are the personal effects of traffic congestion
Q2: What are the social effects of traffic congestion
Q3: Which solutions do you think are most effective
Q4: Why do you think people continue to rely heavily on cars despite the negative impacts
(3) Monitor the pairs and provide feedback.
(4) Ask each pair to share their findings with the class.
(5) Summarize the key points and highlight the importance of collective action.
(6) Encourage students to reflect on their own habits and consider making changes.
Group Work
(1) Divide students into small groups and assign them to discuss the title "The Road to Destruction."
(2) Provide a list of questions to guide their discussion:
Q1: What does the title "The Road to Destruction" suggest
Q2: What is the writer's attitude towards cars Find evidence from the passage.
(3) Monitor the groups and provide feedback.
(4) Ask each group to present their findings to the class. 1. Discuss the effects of traffic problems in pairs.
2. Answer the guiding questions and share findings with the class.
3. Discuss the title "The Road to Destruction" in small groups.
4. Present findings to the class and participate in the class discussion.
Evaluation Tasks 1. Accurate predictions: ☆☆☆
2. Effective note taking: ☆☆☆
3. Active participation: ☆☆☆
Design Intentions 1. The warm up activity helps activate prior knowledge and engage students in the topic.
2. The pre reading questions prepare students for the content and encourage critical thinking.
3. The reading activities focus on comprehension and note taking skills.
4. The post reading activities promote critical thinking and collaborative learning.
Homework
1. Write a short paragraph summarizing the main ideas of the passage.
2. Create a poster based on what you have learned to encourage people in your neighborhood to use their vehicles wisely. Search for facts and data to make your poster convincing.
3. Read additional articles on the environmental impact of car usage and prepare a short presentation.
Board Design
Title: The Road to Destruction
Key Vocabulary: Traffic Jam, Congestion, Pollution, Greenhouse Gases, Global Warming
Main Ideas:
Increase in car usage
Traffic congestion and its effects
Environmental and health impacts
Proposed solutions
Questions:
Q1: What are the personal effects of traffic congestion
Q2: What are the social effects of traffic congestion
Q3: Which solutions do you think are most effective
Q4: Why do people continue to rely heavily on cars despite the negative impacts
Notes:
Number of cars on the roads: 32 million
Increase in the last 20 years: 25%
Annual deaths from vehicle accidents: 2,500
Annual deaths from air pollution: 30,000
Teaching Reflection
Insufficient Connection to Real Life Scenarios
1. Some students found it difficult to relate the text to their own experiences, which limited their engagement in the discussion.
2. More concrete examples and real life stories could have been used to make the content more relatable.
3. The note taking activity was challenging for some students who needed more individualized support.