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A Journey of Discovery
The Journey of Discovery
Step 1 Lead-in
Learning Objectives：
To grasp the main idea of each part by skimming and scanning.
To deeply understand the development of the Theory of Evolution.
To learn the scientific spirit and turn them into inner power.
Q1：What is the style of this passage
A. Narration (记叙文) B. Argumentation （议论文） C. Exposition (说明文)
Q2: Choose the main idea of the passage and give your reasons.
Step 2 Read for understanding
A. Darwin’s interest in various living things made him a great naturalist.
B. Darwin’s journey on the Beagle inspired his theory of Evolution.
C. Darwin went on a journey to confirm his theory that humans had evolved over time.
Tip: The title and pictures in the passage can help you predict the main idea of the passage.
Q1：What is the style of this passage
Narration (记叙文)
B. Argumentation （议论文）
C. Exposition (说明文)
A story
when
where
who
what
how
why
Step 2 Read for understanding
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Q2: Choose the main idea of the passage and give your reasons.
A. Darwin’s interest in various living things made him a great naturalist.
B. Darwin’s journey on the Beagle inspired his theory of Evolution.
C. Darwin went on a journey to confirm his theory that humans had evolved over time.
Tip: The title and pictures in the passage can help you predict the main idea of the passage.
Task1: Please write down the key information about Darwin’s Journey.
In 1831, _______________________________________
Then he spent some time in_________________________
Later in 1835, ___________________________________
At last, in 1859_______________________________________________
Today, On the origin of species___________________________________
Step 3 Read about the text
The passage is organized in order.
Tip：Learn to use the connectors.
1831
England
the Beagle.
spent some time
1835
1859
Step 3 Read about the text
Task1: Please write down the key information about Darwin’s Journey.
today
Task1: Please write down the key information about Darwin’s Journey.
In 1831, _______________________________________
Then he spent some time in_________________________
Later in 1835, ___________________________________
At last, in 1859_______________________________________________
Today, On the origin of species___________________________________
Step 3 Read about the text
Darwin left England on the ship, the Beagle.
South America.
his book On The Origin Of Species was published.
he reached the Galapagos island.
is regarded as one of the most important works ever written.
The passage is organized in order.
time
Tip：Learn to use the connectors.
Develop ideas
Darwin suspected that the finches ____________________________.
and it had ____________________________.
Generate ideas
Darwin asked the question：
How did different species ________________________.
Maybe animals_____________________ their changing environments
Propose a theory
The Theory of
Evolution ： living things, including humans,
_______________________________________________.
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5
Look for more evidence
On the Galapagos islands ：
He noticed ________________________________.
It seemed that beaks __________________________________________.
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On his journey
Darwin studied________ in their natural environments ____________________he had collected.
He noticed that some species of animals were
_________________________________________.
1
Step 3 Read about the text
Task2: Please number the puzzle pieces in order and fill in the blanks . ( para2-6)
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On his journey
Darwin studied ____________________ in their natural environments
and _______________________________ he had collected.
He noticed that some species of animals _______________________
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生物
be similar to 与…相似
samples of the plants and animals
were very similar to each other.
various living things
Para 2-3
Tip: Underline the answer in the passage.
Generate ideas
Darwin asked the question：
How did different species______________.
Maybe animals _______________________their changing environments
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/ d pt/ 适应
come to exist.
evolved as they adapted to
Para 2-3
/ vɑ lv/进化
look for more evidence
On the Galapagos islands ：
He noticed that _________________ between the finches _________________
It seemed that beaks_______________________________________ on that particular island.
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/ ve l bl/ adj. 可获得的
根据
there was a difference
had evolved according to what food was available
on each of the islands.
Para 4
Develop ideas
Darwin suspected that the finches_________________________________ __________________________a long time before and it had ____________
_____________________
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/s spekt/怀疑
/ nsest r/ 祖先
which had arrived on the islands
had evolved from a common ancestor,
slowly evolved
into many new species.
Para 5
Propose a theory
The Theory of Evolution ： living things, including humans,
________________________________________
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had evolved from lower forms of life.
Para 5
1831
England
the Beagle.
spent some time
1835
1859
Step 3 Read about the text
today
Task 3：Please work in pairs to draw a mind map of the journey and then retell it.
Key information: who; when; where; what happened
①where：
②what happened：
1831
spent some time
1835
1859
today
① where：
② what happened：collected …ask himself the question :
① where：
②what happened： noticed that…
suspected that …
book：…was published
Influence:
is regarded as…
studied…
England &The Beagle
Galapagos Island
South America
Tip: Write down some key words.
The Journey of Discovery
The Journey of
① without completing his degree
② a disgrace to his family
③many people refuse to believe his theory
a great scientist
Discovering himself
Q1: What kind of person was Darwin
Q2: Why were many people shocked by Darwin’s theory
Task 4：Deep thinking：Work in groups and have a discussion.
what kind of person was Darwin
perseverant
坚持不懈的
strong-willed
devoted
stick to his dreams
confident
hard-working
curious
never lose heart
Q2: Why were many people shocked by Darwin’s story
Because many people refused to believe that living things, including
humans, had evolved from lower forms of life.
His theory was very controversial at that time, as it went against the creationist beliefs of the Catholic Church.
Summary:
Work in groups:
A book signing activity(新书签售会) “On The Origin Of Species” will be held in the National Library. Please interview Charles Darwin, Darwin’s father and his friends on behalf of our school
Task1 Presentation：
Step4 Read beyond the text
Interviewer A: Congratulations! Darwin! It’s my great honor to talk with you.
Q1：What did you study on your journey Q2: How did you generate your ideas
Q3：What did you find on the Galapagos island
Darwin：_______________________________________________________
Interviewer A: What do you want to say to your son
Darwin’s father:__________________________________________________
Interviewer B: What kind of person was Darwin
Darwin’s friend A：________________________________________________
Darwin’s friend B：________________________________________________
Attention: The interviewer can only choose one question to ask.
Book Signing
Task B: Read the extended material and summarize what you have learned.
Homework: You can choose any assignment you like.
Task A: Polish your interview and act it out.
Thanks for your listening!
