Module 3 Unit 8
Lesson 3 Marco Polo (Period 1)
北方交大附中 蔡望霞
教学内容 Reading: Marco Polo and His Travels
教学目标 By the end of this period, Students will be able to:1．work out the structure of this passage.2．tell the story about Marco Polo and his travels, using the information and vocabulary acquired from the text.3．express the significance of Marco Polo’s travels.
教学重点 Guide the students to read for specific information.Help the students to use the information and vocabulary acquired from the text.
教学难点 Further understanding of the text
【教学过程及设计意图】
教学步骤 时间预算 课堂活动 目的,意图 活动方式
Step 1Lead in 2’ 1. T(teacher) presents some pictures about a great traveller without mentioning his name and asks Ss(students) to guess the name (Marco Polo). 2. T shows the title and the objects of the lesson. 引出话题，留下悬念， 使学生产生阅读的动机。呈现目标，引导学生有目的地学习。 Class Work
Step 2Pre-reading 3’ 1. Brainstorming: How much do you know about Marco Polo 2. A Competition about Marco Polo: Four True or False questions. 调动已知，激发学习新知的兴趣 Class Work
Step 3While reading 1 6’ 1. Fast reading Ss read the passage quickly and Find out the main idea of each paragraph.2. Scanning T guide Ss to find out how the story about Marco Polo developed 3. Guide Ss to work out the structure of the passage. 学生通过速读获取每段的段落大意，通过跳读感知故事发展的脉络，从而容易归纳出文章的整体结构；同时也为后面的具体阅读任务作铺垫 Individual Work & Class Work
Step 4While reading 2 13’ Careful reading. Read for specific information.① Ss read each part of the passage and complete different tasks.② feedback③Learn new words and phrases encountered in the questions and answers based on the context or new situation. fuel, put into prison, goods, break out, wealthy, emperor, do trade with, stood by④ T helps Ss to internalize the information by making up a mini-dialogue, according to the completed table. 学生通过细读获取文章的具体信息，（既有细节信息，又有需深入思考的问题），为下一步深入阅读做好准备在阅读中，根据上下文学习生词，既保证阅读活动顺利进行，又培养学生根据上下文猜词的能力，培养其用英语学习新词汇的习惯通过小对话来内化信息，突破重点，简化难点，为最终任务的顺利完成做铺垫 1. Individual Work, Pair Work & Class Work2. Individual Work & Class Work 3. pairwork
Step 5Post-reading activities 15’ 1. Conclusion: Guide students to conclude three aspects we need to cover when talking about a person.2. Story Telling Competition: ①T presents and explains the story telling task. ② T explains how to use the assessment form. ③Ss practice telling the story of Marco Polo in groups with the help of the language support. ④Presentation: T invites several groups to tell the story in front of the class. Other Ss evaluate their performances according to the assessment form.3. Furthering thinking Discussion: ①As a great traveller，what qualities did Marco Polo have ②What contribution did Marco Polo make to human beings 巩固并运用所学词汇和信息，训练学生将课本信息转化成自己的语言通过小组活动和竞赛培养学生们的合作意识和竞争意识启发学生深入思考，学习不畏艰险，勇于探索的精神；激励学生树立远大志向。 Class workGroup Work & CompetitionGroup work & Class Work
Step 6Homework 1’ Write a short passage about Marco Polo, introducing his travels and evaluating him.Review the vocabulary learned in this period and finish Ex.7 on P71. 巩固本节课学习成果；为下一课时的学习做好铺垫。 Individual Work
Module 3 Unit 8
Lesson 3 Marco Polo (Period 2)
教学内容 Marco Polo and His Travels (Vocabulary & Grammar)
教学目标 By the end of this period, Students will be able to:1．learn and use some words and phrases.2．discover the differences between defining and non-defining relative clauses as well as their rules. 3. write a short passage, using defining and non-defining relative clauses.
教学重点 The use of some words and phrasesThe proper use of defining and non-defining relative clauses.
教学难点 The proper use of defining and non-defining relative clauses.
【教学过程及设计意图】
教学步骤 时间预算 课堂活动 目的,意图 活动方式
Step 1Review 4’ 1.Summary Ss complete the summary of this passage and check the answer.2. Vocabulary reviewSs complete the six sentences to review the words learned in last period.3. Check the answers 通过课文复述，既复习了上节课学过的词汇，又引出为本节课要重点讲授的词汇。 Individual work &Class Work
Step 2Vocabulary learning 8’ Vocabulary learningLearn six words and phrases in new language situationsPractice and consolidationWords and expressions 在新的语境中进一步学习深化本课重点词汇, 讲练相结合。 Class Work& individual work
Step 3Grammar 14’ 1. Ss read the text and find out as many relative clauses as they can.2. Ss find out the word(s) that the clause refers to in each sentence.3. Discussion 1Which of the clauses give:1) information to identify the persons / objects 2) extra information about a person or a thing, which can be left out 4. Ss observe two groups of sentences and find out the difference between them in meaning and in form5. Summary 1 and Practice 16. Discussion 2What parts of the sentences do the following non-defining clauses refer to 7. Summary 2 and Practice 2 学生通过在原文中寻找定语从句，观察其特点，并在老师的引导下进行归纳总结，从形式到意义逐步的理解限定性定语从句和非限定性定语从句的区别，然后通过不同的两个层次的练习，做到更进一步恰当的理解运用定语从句，从而为最终的写作任务奠定基础。 Individual Work & Class Work
Step 4Language in use 13’ WritingHow much do you know about Dashan Please write a short passage about him, mainly introducing his general information and experience in China. Don’t forget your comment on What he did Try to use relative clauses in your passage. Present some detailed information about Dashan. 通过写作，在新的语言环境中灵活运用所学。 Individual Work, Pair Work & Class Work
Step 6Homework 1’ Polish your passage.2) Learn Grammar Summary 4 on P93. 3) Finish Exx.3&6 on P70-71 巩固本节课所学 Individual Work
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Lesson 3 Marco Polo
Period 2
Unit 8 Adventure
Summary
At the age of 17, Marco Polo started to travel across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to _____________ the Chinese. Eventually, they arrived in China, which was then ________ by Kublai Khan.
So _________ by Marco’s talent, Kublai Khan asked him to serve in _________ and sent him to do many important tasks. Marco, _______, was ___________ by how beautiful and powerful China was.
do trade with
ruled
impressed
his court
in turn
amazed
There were inventions and developments which were not ________in Europe at that time, such as __________ and _______, which was used to burn for fuel.
After 17years of service to Kublai Khan. Marco returned to Italy. Not long after his return, a local war ________. He was caught by the enemy and was _____________, where he was lucky to meet another prisoner who was an ______. Marco told him his story about China. The prisoner ____________ and then wrote the stories in a book, which became one of the ______________ books in Europe.
paper money
coal
broke out
put into prison
author
took dictation
available
best-selling
Although people enjoyed reading his book, many of them thought the stories about China were not true. But Marco ________ his tales by saying, “I have only told a half of what I saw!”
stood by
Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
He became _________ through hard work and careful saving.
2) He is a successful __________. He has already written three best selling novels.
3) Coal is the primary _____ for many people in northern China.
fuel, wealthy, author,
break out, stand by, goods
wealthy
author
Vocabulary
fuel
4) The president told the reporter that he wanted to __________ his earlier statement.
5) In the past, without clean running water, disease would often ___________ in cities.
6) A growing number of ______ are passing through Shenzhen port, the fourth largest in the world.
stand by
break out
goods
1. Marco, in turn, was amazed by how beautiful and powerful China was.
in turn: as a result
The two brothers looked after their mother in turn.
Man destroyed the nature and the nature will do harm to man in turn.（
People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this ______ creates further problems.
依次,轮流
反过来
in turn
amaze v./ n.
amazement n.
amazing adj.
amazed adj.
Vocabulary
2. The hall was so large it could easily seat 6,000 people for dinner.
This is a dining-room that will seat 2400 persons.
The presenter seated us in the front row.
The mother seated her child on the chair.
We are seated /sitting in our classroom.
She is playing the piano with her mother seated beside her.
hold
Vocabulary
订座位 Book seats
坐下 Take /have a seat.
请坐
Please be seated.
Seat yourself.
Vocabulary
3.available able to be used or can easily be bought or found:
eg: We have already used up all the available space.
The university is trying to make more accommodation available for students.
所有可以调用的救护车都迅速赶往出事地点。
_____________ambulance rushed to the scene of the accident.
Collins was not available for comment on Thursday night.
Every available
4.goods n. 货物，物品
用法: goods 只用作复数，作主语时，谓语动词用复数。
联想: 以下是good 用作adj.或n.时 的一些搭配，请用适当的介词填空或用所给词的适当形式填空。
(1)be good 擅长于
(2)be good sb 对某人好
(3)be good 对……有好处
(4)do good sb.=do sb. good对某人有好处
(5)It’s no good (do)…做……没有好处
运用：用所给词的适当形式填空。
I think the goods _______ (be) of poor quality.我认为这批货质量很差。
at
to
for
to
doing
are
5. He was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel.
This instruction book has confused me. I don’t know where this part goes.
I always confused one type of car with another. (v. confuse A with B)
拓展：
对…感到困惑 ；
adj. 难以理解的
n. 困惑，混乱，
混淆处于困惑、混乱状态
Vocabulary
be confused about
confusing
confusion
be in confusion
用confuse的适当形式填空
If you try to learn too many things at a time, you may get _____________.
When the traffic lights stopped working, there was __________ everywhere on the street.
This sentence is rather ________, and I can’t understand what it really means.
I’m sorry I don’t know you. Maybe you are __________ me with someone else.
Vocabulary
confused
confusion
confusing
confusing
6. Although many people thought Marco’s stories about China were too fantastic to be true. Marco always stood by his tales.
No matter what happens, I will stand by you. So don’t be afraid.
He stood by his decision and nobody could change his mind.
How could you stand by when such an accident happened
Vocabulary
support sb.
to say that sth. is true.
not to do anything to help someone
拓展：
Stand _______ 代表；
Stand _______ 突出，显眼
UK代表大不列颠联合王国。
当他被警察询问时，他坚持自己所说的话。
When he was questioned by the police, ________________________________
3. 她那鲜艳的衣服总是使她在人群中很显眼。
Her bright clothes always
_________________________
Vocabulary
for
out
UK stands for the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
He stood by what he said.
make her stand out in a crowd.
Useful Expressions
和父亲游历欧洲和亚洲
和中国人做生意
被某人统治
了解欧洲
对…印象深刻
在朝廷任职
派某人做某事
轮流，依次；反过来
被某事所震撼
travel across Europe and Asia with his father
do trade with the Chinese
be ruled by
learn about Europe
be impressed by
serve in court
send sb. to do
in turn
be amazed by
把某物描述成
容纳6000人
惊讶地看到
对…感到困惑
不久以后
爆发
被俘虏
关进监狱
做笔录
坚持（某种说法）
回答，回复
describe sth. as
seat 6,000 people
be surprised to see
be confused by
not long after
break out
be caught by the enemy
put into prison
take dictation
stand by
reply to
Useful Expressions
Defining and Non-defining
Relative Clauses
Objectives
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
● discover the differences between defining and non-defining relative clauses as well as their rules.
● write a short passage, using defining and non-defining relative clauses.
Read the text and find out as many relative clauses as you can.
1) … he travelled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese. （Line 2）
2) He was very impressed by Beijing and the emperor’s palace, especially the Summer Palace which he described as“The greatest palace that ever was…” （Line 13）
3) There were inventions and developments in China which were not available in Europe at that time . （Line16）
4) Marco was lucky enough to meet another prisoner who enjoyed listening to his stories about China. （Line 27）
5) The prisoner then wrote a book called The Description of the World, which became one of the best selling books in Europe.（Line 30）
6) “Was it all true ”, to which he replied, “I have only told half of what I saw!” （Line 35）
Find out the word(s) that the clause refers to in each sentence.
1) … he travelled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese. （Line 2）
2) He was very impressed by Beijing and the emperor’s palace, especially the Summer Palace which he described as“The greatest palace that ever was…” （Line 13）
3) There were inventions and developments in China which were not available in Europe at that time . （Line16）
4) Marco was lucky enough to meet another prisoner who enjoyed listening to his stories about China. （Line 27）
5) The prisoner then wrote a book called The Description of the World, which became one of the best selling books in Europe.（Line 30）
6) “Was it all true ”, to which he replied, “I have only told half of what I saw!” （Line 35）
his father
z
the Summer Palace
inventions and developments
another prisoner
The Description of
the World,
“Was it all true ”,
Which of the clauses give:
● information to identify the persons / objects
● extra information about a person or a thing,
which can be left out
1) … he travelled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese. （Line 2）
2) He was very impressed by Beijing and the emperor’s palace, especially the Summer Palace which he described as “The greatest palace that ever was…” （Line 13）
3) There were inventions and developments in China which were not available in Europe at that time . （Line16）
4) Marco was lucky enough to meet another prisoner who enjoyed listening to his stories about China. （Line 27）
5) The prisoner then wrote a book called The Description of the World, which became one of the best selling books in Europe.（Line 30）
6) “Was it all true ”, to which he replied, “I have only told half of what I saw!” （Line 35）
2 3 4
1 5 6
Observe the two groups of sentences carefully. Can you find the difference between them in forms
2) He was impressed by Beijing and the emperor’s palace, especially the Summer Palace which he described as “The greatest palace that ever was…”
3) There were inventions and developments in China which were not available in Europe at that time.
4) Marco was lucky enough to meet another prisoner who enjoyed listening to his stories about China.
1) … he travelled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese.
5) The prisoner then wrote a book called The Description of the World, which became one of the best selling books in Europe.
6) “Was it all true ”, to which he replied, “I have only told half of what I saw!”
There is a comma before the clause.
There is no comma before the clause.
Defining clauses Defining clauses
In meaning
In forms
Differences between defining and non-defining relative clauses:
give information to identify the persons / objects
give extra information about a person or thing, which can be left out
no comma before the clause
there is a comma before the clause
Grammar
Summary 1
Please finish Ex.6,7 on Page 27
Grammar
Practice 1
What parts of the sentences do the following
non-defining clauses refer to
1) Melissa lent me some money, which was very generous of her.
2) Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt, which is a stupid thing to do in such weather.
3) The firemen haven’t managed to put out the fire, which broke out at 5 a.m.
Melissa lent me some money
Ted came for the weekend wearing only
some shorts and a T-shirt,
the fire
In non-defining clauses, the relative pronoun “which” can refer to not only a word but also an entire sentence.
Grammar
Summary 2
Example:
J.K.Rowlings is a famous English author,________________
J.K.Rowlings is a famous English author, who wrote the Harry Potter books.
_______________, which makes driving very dangerous.
The ground is covered with snow and ice, which makes driving very dangerous.
Grammar
Practice 2
Please complete the following sentences with non-defining clauses.
_____________, which I really like.
_____________, which scared me to death.
Grammar
Practice 2
How much do you know about Dashan Please write a short passage about him, mainly introducing his general information and experience in China. Don’t forget your comment on What he did
Try to use relative clauses in your passage.
Grammar
Language in use
Grammar
Language in use
Name：Mark Rowswell (DaShan)
Born：May 23, 1965 in Ottawa
Main experience:
After graduation from University of Toronto in 1988; he continued Chinese language studies at Peking University with a full scholarship;
In 1989, he began formal study of xiangsheng (a traditional form of "crosstalk" comedy) with his mentor, Chinese comedian Jiang Kun.,
He has been on the CCTV New Year‘s Gala four times;
Representative works:《宫廷画师郎世宁》，《五官新说》
Awards：In 2006, Dashan was awarded the Key to the City of Ottawa ; in 2008, Dashan was awarded the White Magnolia Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Dinner Game". This marks the first time a Westerner has received one of China's most prestigious awards for the performing arts
Cultural Ambassador: Served as Team Attaché to the Canadian Olympic Committee for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; Commissioner General for Canada at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. Television host,
1) Polish your passage.
2) Learn Grammar Summary 4 on P93.
3) Finish Exx.3&6 on P70-71
HomeworkUnit 8 Lesson 3 Marco Polo (Period 1 --- reading)
Read the text and find out the main idea of each paragraph (Optional 1)
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
I. Match the paragraphs with their main ideas.
Para. 1 a. Marco’s reaction to people’s doubt of his book
Para. 2 Amazed by the beautiful & powerful China.
Para. 3 c. Marco Polo’s return to Italy
Para. 4 d. Be surprised to see inventions and developments in China
Para. 5 e. Marco Polo’s arrival in China
Para. 6 f. Marco Polo’s early life
plete the table with proper information according to the passage.
Brief introduction of Marco’s early life
Para. 1 _______ he got to China 1. When and where was Marco Polo born 2. Why did Marco and his father travel across to China
Marco Polo’s experience
Para.2-4_____ his stay in China He __________ in the emperor’s court He __________ how beautiful and powerful China was;He ________Beijing and the emperor’s palace, esp. …He ________ people using paper money to pay for goods. He __________the black stones people used as fuel.
Para. 5______ he left China 1. What happened after he left China He __________ Italy as a _______man.2. Why was he put into prison when he went back to Italy Because a local war ____________ and he _______________.3. What did he do in prison
Conclusion
Para. 6 What can be inferred when Marco Polo stood by his tale by saying, “Was it all true I have only told a half of what I saw!”
4. Chain Story Telling : Marco Polo and His Travels
was born in…in…
traveled across…
was amazed by…
was impressed by…
was surprised to see … Language support for story telling
was confused by …
served in…
returned to… and became…
caught and put into prison
told all his stories to…
stood by
Unit 8 Lesson 3 Marco Polo (Period 2 --- Vocabulary & Grammar)
I． Complete the passage with correct forms of the words we’ve reviewed.
At the age of 17, Marco Polo started to travel across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to _____________ the Chinese. Eventually, they arrived in China, which was then ________ by Kublai Khan.
So _________ by Marco’s talent, Kublai Khan asked him to serve in _________ and sent him to do many important tasks. Marco, _______, was ___________ by how beautiful and powerful China was.
There were inventions and developments which were not ________in Europe at that time, such as __________ and _______, which was used to burn for fuel.
After 17years of service to Kublai Khan. Marco returned to Italy. Not long after his return, a local war ________. He was caught by the enemy and was _____________, where he was lucky to meet another prisoner who was an ______. Marco told him his story about China. The prisoner ____________ and then wrote the stories in a book, which became one of the ______________ books in Europe.
Although people enjoyed reading his book, many of them thought the stories about China were not true. But Marco ________ his tales by saying, “I have only told a half of what I saw!”
II．Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
fuel, wealthy, author, break out, stand by, goods
He became _________ through hard work and careful saving.
2) He is a successful __________. He has already written three best selling novels.
3) Coal is the primary _____ for many people in northern China.
4) The president told the reporter that he wanted to __________ his earlier statement.
5) In the past, without clean running water, disease would often ___________ in cities.
6) A growing number of ______ are passing through Shenzhen port, the fourth largest in the world.
III．用confuse的适当形式填空
If you try to learn too many things at a time, you may get _____________.
When the traffic lights stopped working, there was __________ everywhere on the street.
This sentence is rather ________, and I can’t understand what it really means.
I’m sorry I don’t know you. Maybe you are __________ me with someone else.
IV．Words and expressions:
和父亲游历欧洲和亚洲 和中国人做生意
被某人统治 了解欧洲
对…印象深刻 在朝廷任职
派某人做某事 轮流，依次；反过来
被某事所震撼 把某物描述成
容纳6000人 惊讶地看到
对…感到困惑 不久以后
爆发 被俘虏
关进监狱 做笔录
坚持（某种说法） 回答，回复
V. Grammar ---- Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses
Summary 1 : Differences between defining and non-defining relative clauses
Defining clauses Defining clauses
In meaning
In forms
VI. What parts of the sentences do the following non-defining clauses refer to
1) Melissa lent me some money, which was very generous of her.
2) Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt, which is a stupid thing to do in such weather.
3) The firemen haven’t managed to put out the fire, which broke out at 5 a.m.
Summary 2
In non-defining clauses, What can the relative pronoun “which” refer to
VII. Please complete the following sentences with non-defining clauses.
The TV breaks down all the time, ___________________________________________________.
It is difficult to find a job if you don’t have basic computer skills, __________________________
_______________________________________________________________, which I really like.
_________________________________________________________, which scared me to death.
VIII. Language in use
How much do you know about Dashan Please write a short passage about him, mainly introducing his general information and experience in China. Don’t forget your comment on What he did Try to use relative clauses in your passage.
What he ___
How he felt about what he ____(共22张PPT)
Lesson 3 Marco Polo
Period 1 Reading
Unit 8 Adventure
Objectives
By the end of this period, Students will be able to:
work out the structure of this passage.
tell the story about Marco Polo and his travels.
express the significance of Marco Polo’s travels.
How much do you know about Marco Polo
Brainstorming
True or False
Marco Polo was a French traveller who lived in Italy for some time.
Marco Polo was a Italian traveller who lived in China for some time.
Marco Polo committed a murder so he ran away to China.
Marco Polo wrote a book named The Description of the World.
Pre-reading
Born: in 1254, Venice, Venetian Republic
Died: January 8, 1324 (aged 69), Venice, Venetian Republic
Nationality: Venetian (Italian)
Occupation: Merchant, Explorer
Known for: The Travels of Marco Polo
Find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Para1 Marco Polo’s early life
Para2 Marco Polo’s arrival in China
Para3 Amazed by the beautiful & powerful China.
Para4 Inventions and developments in China
Para5 Marco Polo’s return to Italy
Para6 Marco’s reaction to people’s doubt of his book
Fast reading
Optional 1
2. How is the story about Marco Polo mainly developed
scanning
How is the passage mainly developed
para. 1
para. 2--4
para. 5
______ he got to China
During his stay in China
_____ he left China
Before
After
Time Clue
Careful -reading
Para. 6
Marco’s reaction to people’s doubt of his book
Marco Polo’s experience
Part three
Conclusion
His stay in China
His return to Italy
Brief introduction of Marco’s early life
Part one
Part two
the Structure of the Passage
Marco Polo’s experience
Para.2-4
_____ his
stay in
China
Brief introduction of Marco’s early life
Para. 1 _______ he got to China 1. When and where was Marco Polo born
2. Why did Marco and his father travel across to China
He __________ how beautiful and powerful China was;
He ________Beijing and the emperor’s palace, esp. …
He ________ people using paper money to pay for goods.
He __________the black stones people used as fuel.
What he ___
How he felt about what he ____
He __________ in the emperor’s court
Para. 5
______ he left China 1. What happened after he left China
He __________ Italy as a _______man.
2. Why was he put into prison when he went back to Italy
Because a local war ____________ and he _______________.
3. What did he do in prison
Conclusion
Para. 6
What can be inferred when Marco Polo stood by his tale by saying, “Was it all true I have only told a half of what I saw!”
Careful -reading
Brief introduction of Marco’s early life
Para. 1
Before he got to China 1. When and where was Marco Polo born
2. Why did Marco and his father travel across to China
Careful -reading
Read the passage carefully and complete the following tasks.
Because they wanted to do trade with the Chinese.
He was born in Italy in 1254.
to buy and sell sth.
He _________________ how beautiful and powerful China was;
He ____________________ Beijing and the emperor’s palace, esp. …
He _______________________ people using paper money to pay for goods.
He ___________________the black stones people used as fuel.
Marco’s experience
Para.2-4
During his stay in China
What he ___
did
How he felt about what he ____
saw
He __________ in
the emperor’s court
served
was amazed by
was impressed by
was surprised to see
was confused by
Careful -reading
Marco’s experience
Para. 5
After he left China 1. What happened after he left China
He __________ Italy as a _______man.
2. Why was he put into prison when he went back to Italy
Because a local war ____________ and he _____________________.
3. What did he do in prison
returned to
wealthy
broke out
was caught by the enemy
rich
Careful -reading
He told his story to another prisoner who was an author and he took dictation while Marco told his story about China.
e.g. The First World War broke out in 1914.
Conclusion
Para. 6 What can be inferred when Marco Polo stood by his tale by saying, “Was it all true I have only told a half of what I saw!”
Marco thought China was beautiful and powerful beyond description.
Further - reading
Insist that something is true
Your friend is a Marco Polo expert, you are very interested in Marco’s experience, especially in China and after return to Italy. so you are talking about it.
Your dialogue must cover :
What Marco experienced in China and how he felt about that
What happened after he returned to Italy
Mini-dialogue
Post-reading
conclusion
When we talk about a person, we should cover the following aspects:
General description about the person
Something special about the person (what’s his main experiences and achievements ; how he made it)
3. Comment and conclusion
Post-reading Activity
Group Work: Chain Story Telling
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4
Student 1
Work in groups to practice telling the story about Marco Polo. Take turns to speak. Each student can only speak one or two sentences at a time.
Marco Polo and His Travels
was born in…in…
traveled across…
was amazed by…
was impressed by…
was surprised to see …
was confused by …
served in…
returned to… and became…
caught and put into prison
told all his stories to…
stood by
Language
Support
Post-reading Activity
Assessment of Story Telling
Contents: 10
Language: 10
Pronunciation and Intonation: 5
Facial expressions and gestures: 5
Final Score:
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Post-reading
Discussion
As a great traveller, what qualities did Marco Polo have
2).What contribution did Marco Polo made to human being
His book sparked people’s curiosity about Chinese culture.
He promoted the direct contact between China and the West, including political, economic and cultural communication between the two.
Further thinking
“I believe that we should come back, so that men might know the things that are in the world, since no other man has explored so much of the world as Marco Polo.”
Marco Polo's best contribution is best said in his own words in his own book:
Further thinking
Write a short passage about Marco Polo, introducing his travels and evaluating him.
Review the vocabulary learned in this period and finish Ex.7 on P71.
Homework
