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Reading and Thinking
Unit 01
Science Fiction
新人教选择性必修四
To be able to grasp the general idea of the passage and grasp the context of the passage.
To develop the interest in reading science fiction.
To be able to voice opinions about robots and AI.
Learning objectives
B.
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 1
Lead In
B.
elements of science fiction
setting in the future
scientific theme
......
Do you like reading science fiction? What elements does science fiction usually include?
characters
(robots,aliens..)
futuristic technology
paranormal activities
B.
1.Who is this man?
Isaac Asimov
Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.
A biochemist (生物化学家) and a highly successful American writer of science fiction.
Do you agree with him? Why?
B.
Administrator (A) -
2. Have you ever read novels written by Isaac Asimov?What impresses you most about his works?
He wrote about robots.
His works focus on exploring the relationship between robots and humans.
B.
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 2
Pre-reading
B.
Before you read ,discuss these questions in groups.
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?
B.
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 3
While-reading
B.
Skim the title and predict the plot
Rewritten. It is originally written by
Isaac Asimov.
It is probably about a product which makes its users feel satisfied.
2.How do you understand the word “adapted” in the title?
1. What is the story entitled Satisfaction Guaranteed probably about?
B.
____________: Larry persuaded Clair to accept the robot that would be tested out.
Paragraph 1
________________ : The process of the robot helping Clair.
Paragraph 3 to 8
________________ : The result of Clair living with the robot.
Paragraph 9
Scan the text and divide the text into three parts
B.
How many characters are mentioned? Who are they? What are the relationships between them?
Claire
Gladys Claffern
Tony
Larry Belmont
a couple
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