内容正文:
Unit 8 Lesson 1(Ⅰ)
【学习目标】
Learning Objectives
1.To get basic information about the organisation “Roots and Shoots”, and learn to orally introduce the social contribution and founding purpose by reading
2.To master the important language points of the class and learn about and parallel structures
【学习过程】
Learning activities
目标一:To get basic information about the organisation “Roots and Shoots”, and learn to orally introduce the social contribution and founding purpose by reading
Activity 1: Fast-reading. Finish the two tasks.
Task 1 Divide the text into three parts and then match the main idea of each part.
Part 1 (_______) A. The meaning of its name.
Part 2 (_______) B. What is “Just-me-ism”?
Part 3 (_______) C. The establishment of Roots & Shoots.
Task 2 Read the text and then fill in the form below.
Roots &
Shoots
The time of its establishment
1. _______________
The founder
2. _______________
The purpose
3. _____________________ to take action for the environment, animals and other community.
4. ____________________ to help build a future that is secure and live together in peace with nature.
The meaning of
its name
Roots 5. ______________ under the ground to make a firm foundation, and shoots seem small and weak, but they can 6. _________ brick walls to reach the light.
That’s what Roots & Shoots is all about: The 7. ____________ of each individual — human, animal or plant. Every individual 8. ____. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual 9. __________.
Activity 2: Careful-reading. Finish the following tasks.
Task 1 Read the first paragraph of the text. Discuss the questions.
1. What is “Just-me-ism”?
2. Why is “Just-me-ism” a problem?
3. Do you have any suggestions on how to solve the problem?
Suggested Answers:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Task 2 Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.
1. What is not “Just-m