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必修一 Unit 2 Reading for Writing
【Teaching Objective:】
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Comprehend and analyze the main ideas and details of a travel plan article.
2. Identify key cultural and historical sites in Xi'an and understand their significance.
3. Develop vocabulary and language skills related to travel and sightseeing.
4. Engage in critical thinking and group discussion about travel experiences.
【Teaching key and difficult points:】
1. Enable students to comprehend and discuss the content effectively.
2. Help students grasp the historical and cultural context of the article, particularly references to the Terracotta Army and Xi'an, enhancing their overall comprehension and appreciation of the text.
【Teaching procedures:】
Step 1:Pre-Reading
Start with a brief class discussion about travel experiences. Have students share their favorite travel destinations or experiences they've heard about.
Step 2: While-Reading :
Activity 1: Predicting and Setting Expectations
Display the article and its title: "A Travel Plan to Xi'an." Ask students to make predictions about what the article might be about based on the title and any prior knowledge they have about Xi'an or travel plans.
Activity 2: Reading Comprehension - Main Ideas and Details
Distribute copies of the article or display it on a screen. Have students read the article individually or in pairs. Divide the article into sections and assign each section to small groups.
In their groups, students summarize their assigned sections and identify the main ideas and key details. Each group presents their findings to the class, creating a comprehensive understanding of the article.
Activity 3: Vocabulary Building and Context Clues
Select a few challenging vocabulary words from the article (e.g., Terracotta Army, Shaanxi History Museum, treasure house). Have students work in pairs or small groups to infer the meanings of these words based on context. Discuss the inferred m