The Well
That Changed the World
01
Engagement
for us
10 steps
drinking fountain
(饮水机)
easy
Africa
How far will she walk to get water?
How far will she walk to get water?
an eight-mile journey
freshwater(淡水) shortage
hard to get water
problem
Water shortage
How can the situation be improved?
By the end of the class, you are expected to:
1. identify freshwater problem in Africa and find Ryan’s
solutions and efforts to help them;
2. analyse Ryan’s personal qualities and realize the key to
reaching one’s dream;
3. understand that a small act could make a big difference.
Learning objectives
The Well That Changed the World
Exploration
1. Find out what Ryan did to help solve the
problem of water shortage in Africa?
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● raise money to build a well
● set up a foundation to encourage more people to help
2.What is the type of the passage?
Narration (记叙文)
Exposition (说明文)
Argumentation (议论文)
● climax
1. Figure out the plot--Activity 4 (P21).
Explanation
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Ryan could get clean drinking water within ten steps, but some African children had to ______________________________. So Ryan .
decided to help
walk ten kms to get water everyday
Ryan cleaned windows and did gardening, and ___________________. But he ______________________, he was told .
reached
his first target of $70
gave the money to a charity
it cost $2,000 to build a well
Ryan persuaded his classmates and neighbours to ____________. His mother’s friend also helped him. After several months, he and
.
donate money
raised enough money
a
well was built in Uganda
Ryan was invited to visit Uganda. He saw________________. He also saw _________________________ who had turned out (came out) to welcome him.
the finished well
hundreds of delighted students
Later, Ryan’s experience led him to _________________to encourage more people to help.
set up a foundation
Today, the life-changing gift of clean water _________________________________________________________.
has benefited over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa
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kind
warm-hearted
determined
strong-willed
courageous
perseverant
responsible
helpful
qualities
2. What kind of person do you think Ryan is?
far-sighted
1. change many African people’s ____
2. change people’s _____
3. change the world into a_______ place
3.What changes has the well brought?
hard to get water→ ____ to get water
easy
Ryan→_____________________→ more and more people
classmates&neighbours
life
mind
better
16
800,000
Over people in countries have benefited from the clean water.
Ryan made a difference to the world by doing good deeds.
● climax
decided to help
reached his first target
raised enough money
A well was built up in Uganda.
set up a foundation
has benefited over 800,000 people
Role-play Ryan’s journey to build a well in Africa.
scene1: In the classroom---decide to help
scene 2: Ryan managed to get enough money.
scene 3: The well was built in Uganda---visiting Uganda
Elaboration
04
It would cost $2,000 to build a well.
Role-play
Characters
1. Ryan
2. Ryan’s Teacher (who inspires Ryan)
3. Classmate (donates money)
4. Ugandan Student (expresses gratitude)
Elaboration
04
Role-play
scene1:
classroom
Ryan:
Teacher:
scene 2:
collect money
Ryan:
Classmate:
scene 3:
in Uganda
Ryan:
Ugandan student:
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Evaluation
“Ryan” in our daily life
Have you ever helped others? If so, please share your experience. If not, think about what you’ll do to help them.
(fun, meaningful, feel needed by sb, a sense of responsibility...)
(At first,... Following it,... Last but not least...)
走了30多年邮路
Showcase---You can be Ryan
drinking fountain(饮水机)
dirty pond
a better world
Love, devotion and responsibilty are the fountain (源泉) of a better world. Take action! Even a small act can make a big difference.
Summary
Homework
Research an issue in your school or community and create a
poster or presentation to inspire others to take action.