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Step 1: Warming up by activating and predicting the topic (7 minutes)
Today, let's uncover the story of a remarkable unsung hero, Lin Qiaozhi, the 'Mother of Ten Thousand Babies.' Forget about fictional heroes; this real-life tale will ignite your curiosity and inspire you. Picture a woman who dedicated her life to saving thousands of infants. Are you intrigued? Join me as we explore Lin's journey and discover the incredible power of compassion and dedication. Now, let's set the stage by watching a short video about Dr. Lin Qiaozhi. Afterward, we'll have a free discussion.
(Video about Dr. Lin Qiaozhi is shown)
Teacher: What choices did Dr. Lin Qiaozhi make in her life? Feel free to discuss.
Student 1: She chose to continue her studies instead of getting married and having children.
Teacher: Precisely! Dr. Lin Qiaozhi made remarkable choices in her life. Now, based on the title "Mother of Ten Thousand Babies," what do you think today's text will discuss?
Student 2: I think it might be about Dr. Lin Qiaozhi and her contributions to society.
Teacher: Great prediction! We'll find out if you're correct as we delve into the text. Are you ready? Let's proceed to Step 2: Reading for the topic sentence of each paragraph.
Step 2: Reading for the topic sentence of each paragraph (6 minutes)
Teacher: "Now, we will focus on understanding the main ideas of each paragraph by identifying their topic sentences. Can anyone tell me why it's crucial to find the topic sentence?"
Student 1: "Identifying the topic sentence helps us understand what the paragraph is mainly about."
Teacher: "Exactly! A topic sentence is like a guide. What are some key characteristics of a topic sentence?"
Student 2: "A topic sentence is usually clear and concise, summarizing the main point."
Teacher: "Well said! Most of the time, the topic sentence is found at the beginning of a paragraph. Why do you think authors do this?"
Student 3: "Authors often put it at the beginning to give readers a previe