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第一册
Unit 4
Period 4
Extended reading
教学目
Lead-in
视频:You are more beautiful than you think
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To identify the argument and structure of the article and locate specific information related to the content.
To have a positive attitude towards physical appearance and express personal opinions about appearance.
学习目标
目标一:To identify the argument and structure of the article and locate specific
information related to the content.
Activity 1: Look through page 53 and page 54. Find out the new words and phrases, and read them in pairs. Then read together as a whole and share their usage.
saying
female
talent
end up
strength
live up to
content
shadow
hang over
digital
series
external
fight a losing battle
show off
individuality
Activity 2 Task 1
Free talk
Do you think physical appearance is important? Why?
Yes
No
Have you been troubled with your physical appearance?
Don’t worry!
Negative thoughts about appearance is common among teenagers.
Let’s know more about true beauty!
Task 2 Look at the title and discuss the following questions.
1. How do you judge a book?
I usually judge a book by its content.
2. How do you understand the title?
The "book" refers to one's character or qualities and the "cover" refers to one's physical appearance. This title suggests that we can't judge by appearances.
Activity 3: Task 1 Read the article quickly to analyse its structure and then fill in the blanks below.
Introduction
(Para. __)
Body
(Paras. ____)
Conclusion
(Para. __)
_____ do the negative thoughts come from
(Paras. _____)
_____ to deal with them
(Paras. _______)
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2–6
7
Where
2–3
How
4–6
Causes
Solution
Task 2 Read the article again and try to summarize the main idea of each part.
Dark thoughts about physical appearance have negative effects.
Part 1(para.1):
Part 2(paras.2-3):
There are two causes behind these negative thoughts.
Part 3(paras.4-6):
We have ways to deal with these external influences.
Part 4(para.7):
Learn to see the good things