(共30张PPT)
Unit 2
Wildlife Protection
Reading for Writing
Language Competence
Apply the vocabulary and expressions, and use the present continuous passive voice appropriately in writing.
Learning Ability
Extract key information from reading materials and utilize it for poster creation, mastering reading - to - writing strategies.
Cultural Awareness
Understand the current situation and problems of wildlife, considering personal roles in wildlife protection.
Thinking Quality
Comprehend the information in posters, analyze the author's intention, and develop critical and creative thinking in seeking wildlife protection methods.
Learning Objectives
Teaching Focus
Students master the present continuous passive voice and apply it to write posters about wildlife protection.
Teaching Challenges
Integrate key information from reading into writing logically while expressing ideas creatively for effective communication of protection concepts.
Teaching Focus and Teaching Challenges
Part 1
Listening & Talking
Activity 1
Match the words with the pictures.
1 binoculars ____________
2 bird feeder ____________
3 bird field guide ___________
C
A
B
Activity 2
Choose the right ending for each sentence.
1 Binoculars _________.
2 Build bird feeder _________.
3 Use a bird field guide __________.
4 Put paper cut-outs on windows ________.
A in order to identify birds
B so that birds do not crash into them
C to make sure that birds have enough food
D are used for watching birds from far away
D
C
A
B
Activity 3
Listen and answer the questions.
Who are the teenagers
Where are they
What are they doing
Why are they doing it
They’re from a birdwatching club.
In the Qinling Mountains.
They’re searching for new wild birds and looking them up in their field guide.
It’s interesting and you can practise it anywhere.
Activity 4
Listen again and use the phrases you hear to fill in the blanks.
They got up early ________________ search for wild birds.
I’ve brought a field guide ____________ we can look up the birds we see.
My dad gave me the binoculars _________________ we can see the birds better.
Birdwatching clubs clean up habitats, build bird feeders, and put paper cut-outs on windows _______________ protect birds.
so as to
so that
in order that
in order to
Activity 5
Think of other wildlife in your neighbourhood and their needs. What can you do to care for them Discuss their needs and solutions in groups.
Part 2
Reading
Lead-in
What can you find from the following poster
Title
body
Image
Look at the posters below. Which emotions do the photos communicate
funny
surprising
frightening
sad
Opinion poster on the left poster on the right
I think it’s … Skimming for the structure.
Image
Title
Body
eye-catching
concise
convincing
Read the posters and write a one-sentence summary for each.
Give Ugly a Chance: "Ugly" animals are just as important as cute animals because nature needs variety to function properly.
Read the posters and write a one-sentence summary for each.
Don't Make Paper with My Home: Cutting down trees to make paper destroys the natural habitat of many animals.
Read the left poster and find the information.
Give Ugly a Chance Situation
Reason
Hope
"Ugly" animals are not treated equally.
They are considered as less cute animals.
We must give a chance to/pay attention to "ugly" animals.
Read the right poster and find the information.
Don' t Make paper with my Home! Situation
Reason
Hope
A lot of animal homes are being destroyed.
Billions of trees are being cut down every year.
We must stop cutting down trees and return the habitat/homes/ more trees to the animals.
Part 3
Writing
写作积累
(1)常用标题
Save Our Furry Friends 拯救我们毛茸茸的朋友
Give Animals a Voice 给动物发声的机会
Wildlife: Don't Let Them Fade Away 野生动物:别让它们消逝
4. Guardians of the Wild: Protect Animal Habitats
荒野守护者:保护动物栖息地
5. Animals Matter: Make a Difference Today
动物至关重要:今日起有所作为
写作积累
(2)常用开头
In a world where every creature has its own story, we are here to make a difference for animals.
在一个每个生物都有自己故事的世界里,我们在此为动物们带来改变。
2. Animals are an integral part of our planet's ecosystem, yet they face numerous threats. It's time we took action.
动物是地球生态系统不可或缺的一部分,但它们面临着诸多威胁。是时候我们采取行动了。
写作积累
(3)表达活动内容
We will be hosting an adoption event, where you can meet and potentially adopt a lovely pet in need of a home. 我们将举办一场领养活动,在那里你可以与可爱的、需要一个家的宠物见面,并有可能领养它们。
2. This event includes a wildlife photography exhibition, highlighting the beauty and vulnerability of endangered species. 本次活动包括一场野生动物摄影展,突出濒危物种的美丽与脆弱。
3. There will be educational workshops on animal care and conservation, providing you with knowledge to better protect our animal friends. 将举办关于动物护理和保护的教育工作坊,为你提供更好保护我们动物朋友的知识。
写作积累
(4)结尾段
Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of animals. Let's come together, have fun, and work towards a more animal - friendly world. See you at the event! 携手共进,我们能对动物的生活产生重大影响。让我们相聚在一起,享受乐趣,共同努力打造一个更关爱动物的世界。活动现场见!
Your participation in this event is not just a one - time gesture. It's a step towards a brighter future for animals. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you. 你参与本次活动不仅仅是一次行动,更是迈向动物美好未来的一步。感谢你的支持,期待与你相见。
By taking part in this event, you are becoming a part of a global movement to protect animals. Let's create a legacy of kindness and compassion. We hope to see you there! 通过参与本次活动,你正成为全球动物保护运动的一员。让我们留下善良与同情的传承。希望在活动现场见到你!
Writing
Choose one of the animals below or one of your own. Do some research to add to the animal fact sheet.
South China Tiger
Why is it endangered Hunted for its skin and fur.
Population: in the wild: 30-80 still living
What is being done A plan is being carried out to increase the number of wild tigers.
What can we do Do not buy fur or other tiger products!
Yangtze River Dolphin
Why is it endangered Habitat loss and pollution.
Population: 1,000-1,800
What is being done The dolphins are being moved to a clean and safe habitat.
What can we do Clean up the rivers!
Writing
Follow these steps to organise your poster.
Write the name of the species and why it is endangered
②
Use a powerful image to attract the readers’ attention to the facts and problems.
③
Tell the readers what you want them to think and do.
④
Outline
Write a title that is simple, interesting, and unusual, and then collect the information you need.
①
Writing
Make a poster about an endangered animal.
Sample
Protect These Gentle Giants!
The Eastern Lowland gorilla is critically endangered. They are threatened by human activity. They are hunted for their meat. Their natural habitat is being destroyed by farming, mining, and logging.
There are less than 4,000 left in the wild.
You can help by spreading the word about their plight and supporting charities that work to protect them.
Part 4
Assessing
Your Progress
Activity 1
Complete the phrases and use them to finish the passage.
The World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) _______________ the many species of plants and animals that _____________ around the world. The WWF wants more people to ___________ the problem, so they will stop hurting wildlife and ______________ solutions. Very few people in modern society actually intend to harm animals. Most people do not realise that many animal species cannot _____________ the changes brought about by modern civilisation. It is for this reason that the WWF constantly ________ information to stir up public interest in the welfare of the planet.
about for of out to up
adapt _______ die _______ be concerned _________
search _______ put _______ be aware __________
to
of/out
about
for
up/out
of
is concerned about
are dying out
be aware of
search for
adapt to
puts out
Activity 2
Read and complete the passage with the present continuous passive voice of the verbs in brackets.
It may seem that protecting wildlife is something far from the life of a high school student, but in fact, a lot _____________ (do) by young people around the world. In Washington State, USA, wolverines (貂熊) _______________ (study) by scientists in an effort to learn how to preserve the population. However, during the winter, it is difficult to attract the animals to cameras hidden in snowy forests. A group of students heard about the problem and created a special device which ______________ (test) deep in a snowy forest now. Their invention ____________ (use) to send out a certain smell near the cameras. The shy animals are attracted by the smell and coming around the cameras. They __________________ (observe) by a conservation researcher.
is being done
are being studied
is being tested
is being used
are being observed
Homework
1. Summarise what we have learnt in this lesson;
2. Prepare for the next lesson
See you next time!