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Unit 1 Reading and Thinking Satisfaction Guaranteed教学设计
1. Teaching Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to
· figure out the change of the relationship between Claire and Tony in the story;
· figure out Claire’s change of emotion towards Tony by identifying different occasions;
· give a proper ending to the story according to the development of the plot.
2. Teaching procedures:
Activity 1: Leading to the topic “Science Fiction”
· Look at the picture and answer the questions.
Do you know what is science fiction ?
What elements does science fiction usually include?
· Introduce science fiction: a type of book, film/movie, etc. that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets
· Introduce the classic elements of sci-fi: time travel, space travel, using of science or technology, aliens, robots, etc.
T: Now let’s focus on one important element--robot!
Activity 2: Warming up
· Watch a video of different robots and invite students to think about the questions:
How do robots already help humans in their lives today?
What do you think a domestic robot could do for a family in the future?
Activity 3: Reading for characters and relationships. (Para 1)
Larry Belmont: Claire's husband who works for a company that makes domestic robots
Claire: Larry’s wife who has Tony in her home for three weeks to take care of her
Tony: A domestic robot made by Larry’s company to take care of Claire
Gladys Claffern: A wealthy woman whom Claire admires and wants to be (Para 4)
Activity 4: Reading for details
Was Claire satisfied with Tony?
Occasion
Aspects
Evidence
Relationship
Before arrival (Para1)
User&Robot
First meeting
(Para 2)
Tony’s appearance was satisfying
tall and handsome; smooth hair; deep voice, etc.
User& handsome Robot
Daily Contact
(Para 3-5)
Tony’s service was satisfying
offer to help dress her; offer sympathy to her; promise to make her mo