Unit 2 Exploring English Understanding ideas 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第一册

Neither Pine nor Apple in Pineapple + = ? Unit 2 Exploring English Learning Objectives 1.predict what the text is about from its title and picture. 2.grasp the structure of the article and understand the arguments proposed by the author. 3.analyze the features of English words and explore ways to learn English better. Students will be able to: Prediction:Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Tick what you think the passage is about. Neither Pine nor Apple in Pineapple √ 3 . Find the topic sentence of the passage to testify your prediction. Tips: The topic sentence usually appears in the first or last paragraph English can be a crazy language to learn. 4 Fast reading: Read the passage and find the style of the passage. Style: argumentation(议论文) English can be a crazy language to learn By giving examples The author’s opinions How the author shows his opinions 论据 supporting details 论点 argument 5 Structure of this passage Opinion (para.1) examples (para.2-6) reason (para.7) English is a crazy language. It reflects the creativity of the human race. 6 A. To tell us that English is difficult to learn. B. To give advice on how to learn English. C. To show that English is interesting and creative. D. To explain how English was created. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? √ 7 Information Technology Detailed reading unique hamburger pineapple painting airsick carsick homesick opposing behaviors fill out invisible ends reflects Compound(合成词) Opposite words, same meaning Same word, opposite meanings adding a suffix adding a prefix WHO=World Health Organization IT=Information Technology One rule does not fit all. Abbreviation(缩写) Post reading-group work . Explore ways to learn English(words) better. Word formation Special words Culture background Context (习惯用法) structure of the passage Review the passage using a mind map . Homework: prepare a speech to share your opinion on English and how to learn English better. Good morning,....It’s my honor to s