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选择性必修四 Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking 教学设计
Learning aims:
1. To identify essay types;
2. To summarize the main idea of blog entries by skimming and matching subheadings;
3. To master skills of note-taking in order to understand and remember the writer’s impression of Australia;4. To introduce iconic Chinese attractions.
Key language points and difficult points:
1. To learn about the food, culture and way of life of Australia
2. To introduce the iconic attractions of China
【情境导入】Lead in1.Which country does this photo show us ?
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设计意图:通过图片和问题导入,让学生思考 What are Iconic Attractions?从而导入单元话题--Iconic attractions。
2.What does “Iconic Attraction” mean?
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设计意图:
通过 Paraphrase(用英语解释)学生难以理解的词块,创造英语语言学习环境,引导学生理解 Iconic attractions的意义。Please watch a short video about Australia and answer the following questions.
1.What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia?
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2.What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media?
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3.If you want to record your experiences or what you learn, which way would you like to choose?
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设计意图:通过图片和视频激活学生思维,说出澳大利亚更多的 iconic attractions,提升学生们的学习兴趣和求知欲,使同学们了解作者眼中澳大利亚的标志性特征,以及体现出的鲜明民族特色。
【自主合作探究】Read the text and finish the following tasks.
Pre-reading
Predict: What type of text is it?________________________
While-reading
Task1. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Write the blog entry numbers in the blanks. Two are extra.
________ The foundation of Australia
________ Reflections on multiculturalism
________ Political divisions
________ First impressions
________ Preparing to travel
________ Aborigines and the didgeridooTask2. Read the text again car