内容正文:
Book 3 Unit 1 Nature in the balance
Reading 1
The Amazon rainforest: a natural treasure
一、教学目标
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
1. summarize the basic information about the Amazon rainforest;
2. master the technique of “making comparisons” to help readers understand a large figure;
3. evaluate the importance of the Amazon rainforest and the dangers it is facing.
二、教学重难点
1. To read and understand the documentary script;
2. To make comparisons when talking about a large figure.
三、教学过程
步 骤
教学活动
设计意图
互动时间/模式
Pre-reading
Step 1
Students talk about the plants and animals they know about, which involves some features of certain plants and animals. If possible, the teacher can show some pictures to offer some clues.
激发兴趣,定位学习起点,自然引出学习任务。
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Individual Work
Step 2
The teacher has students recall their previous knowledge and experiences of documentaries. The teacher directs students’ attention to the title of the speech: The Amazon rainforest: a natural treasu