(共14张PPT)
Think about
To clarify the author’s view, writing purpose by prediction and skimming.
Learning objectives:
1
To analyze changes of attitudes and behaviours towards sharks based on the flowing chart in order of time by summarizing and discussion.
2
To redefine the relationship between animals and humans and how to protect,respect and understand them.
3
To have a deeper understanding of the theme by thinking critically.
4
SHARKS:
DANGEROUS
OR
ENDANGERED
dangerous
powerful
endangered
interesting
man-eating
terrifying
cute
intelligent
huge
More:________
Prediction: What does the author think of sharks
fin
1 To criticise Peter Book to them.
Read the passage to check your predictions;
Find out the author's purpose in writing the passage.
1 To criticise Peter Benchley's misleading description of sharks in his book and advocate the protection of sharks.
2 To explain people's misunderstanding of sharks and raise
awareness of shark protection.
3 To inform people about sharks and recommend the film and the book to them.
Overall Reading
_______________________
What does author thinks of sharks
Tip1: the last para, the words full of emotions,the title or pictures can help to find author’s opinion/ attitude.
Overall Reading
_______________________
______________________________
_______________________
____________________
____________________
be endangered
endangered
Sharks are not so dangerous
Overall Reading
Choose the author's purpose in writing the passage.
1 To criticise Peter Benchley's misleading description of sharks in his book and advocate the protection of sharks.
2 To explain people's misunderstanding of sharks and raise
awareness of shark protection.
3 To inform people about sharks and recommend the film and the book to them.
Overall Reading
__________________________________________
_______________________
Explore the truth
Explore the truth
Tip2: Explain/ describe sth in order of time to make it logical and clear.
the changes of attitudes towards sharks:
the changes of behaviours towards sharks:
The passage is developed in order of _______
time
1975
1980
today
attitudes
behaviours
Read the passage again and complete the chart (流程图)based on
turning points
●stopped swimming
● killed as many as
they could
● started to fin
Explore the truth
the changes of attitudes towards sharks:
the changes of behaviours towards sharks:
The paasage is developed in order of _______
time
1975
1980
today
People have a normal fear of sharks.
People are more
frightened of sharks
... see people as a danger to sharks
not so dangerous
but engangered
●stopped swimming
● killed as many as
they could
● started to fin
... admitted/ was wrong about..
...proved/ don’t see ... as ...attack...
by mistake
...became interested
in understanding it
learn more /are willing to protect them
misunderstanding
understanding
Death
result?
Explore the truth
fin
finning
a bowl of fin soup
= the life of a whole shark
No trade, No killing !
How do you think Benchley felt when seeing the awful sight?
Home → Tomb
Explore the truth
“If I had the knowledge then, I wouldn’t have written that book. Sharks are not our enemy. If I could do it all over again, sharks would be written as victims.”
—Peter Benchley (an American author; a marine conservation activist)
海洋保护工作者
“Peter Benchley Ocean Awards”
Think and Share
Think and Share
Learn to think critically and explore the truth.
Don’t have a prejudice against animals due to the look.
Don’t judge a book from its cover
Admit our mistakes and take action to make up for them.
we should learn more to understand ,respect and protect
them.
…
What reflection do you learn from the passage
inclusive
think
independently
reflect
question
Explore the truth
Presentation
The standard of comments
Content is complete
Various and correct words expressions and grammar
Speech is fluent
Pronunciation and tone
Confident
In order to boost students’ awareness of protecting ocean animals , your school is going to hold a speech contest titled Ocean Animals and Me.
Requirements:
Define the relationship between;
List what people should do or shouldn’t do;
Advocate people to take action.
Explore the truth
presentation
The standards of comments
Content is complete
Various and correct words expressions and grammar
Speech is fluent
Pronunciation and tone
Confident
In order to boost students’ awareness of protecting ocean animals , your school is going to hold a speech contest titled Ocean Animals and Me.
Requirements:
Define the relationship between;
List what people should do or shouldn’t do;
Advocate people to take action.
Earth First
humans
animals
plants
1 To criticise Peter Benchley's misleading description of sharks
in his book and advocate the protection of sharks.
2 To explain people's misunderstanding of sharks and raise
awareness of shark protection.
3 To inform people about sharks and recommend
the film and the book to them.
(Compulsory): Write a summary of this passage (within 80 words)
(Optional):Surf more information online about sharks and Share it with more students.
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