Unit 5 Learning from nature Writing &Presenting ideas 课件-2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册

Unit 5 Learning from nature 外研版选择性必修三 Writing Read the story and answer the questions. What does a butterfly do to get out of its pupa? Why did the man think he needed to help the butterfly? What happened to the butterfly after the man enlarged the hole in the pupa? What is the lesson behind this story? What else can you learn from it? What does a butterfly do to get out of its pupa? Why did the man think he needed to help the butterfly? What happened to the butterfly after the man enlarged the hole in the pupa? What is the lesson behind this story? What else can you learn from it? The butterfly struggles to force its body through the little hole. Because the butterfly couldn’t get out. The struggle seemed too hard for its weak body. The butterfly dragged itself around weakly, and then died. We need struggle to grow strong and survive. 3 An extended metaphor refers to a comparison between two things that is developed at length over many lines of text, or throughout an entire work of literature. For example, in the butterfly story, the struggle of the butterfly illustrates life’s struggles. While the story appears to be about a butterfly, it is really about us. Look at the pictures and think about what you can learn from nature. Constant dripping wears away a stone. Unity is strength. All things come from harmony and unity. The greatest strength is to work together. The early bird catches the worm. perseverance cooperation hard work Work in pairs. Plan your writing. Consider the following: • the topic you wish to write about • whether you will use an extended metaphor • what lesson it teaches us, and how we can apply this lesson to daily life • a suitable title for your story Layout what you saw from nature a suitable title for your story what lesson it teaches us, and how we can apply this lesson to daily life the process of the story Now write your story. A Lesson from Ants One day, I was resting in my grandparents’ garden when I saw that the sky was covered with dark clouds, this being a sure sign of rain. All of a sudden, an ant came into my sight. The tiny creature was trying hard to carry a tiny piece of bread to its nest, but its efforts were in vain. Each time the ant picked up the piece of bread, it rolled down its body and fell onto the ground. While I was wondering why the ant was trying so hard to achieve the impossible, it was joined by more ants. This group of ants worked together, and eventually they managed to carry the piece of bread to their nest. Similarly, we can cooperate and collaborate in order to achieve what seems impossible for us to do as individuals. In order to achieve our goals, we should work together. 8 Presenting ideas Work in groups. Plan a speech on the topic "Nature is our best teacher”. Consider the following: 1 the structure of your speech 2 useful words, expressions and structures Share your speech with the class. Vote for the best speech. Presenting ideas Dear all, Nature truly is our best teacher. It offers countless lessons. The changing seasons show us the passage of time and the rhythm of life. The beauty of a flower teaches us about the essence of simplicity and charm. The power of a storm reminds us of nature's might. From the smallest insect to the vast landscapes, nature is a well of knowledge. It teaches us to be resilient, to adapt, and to appreciate the magnificence around us. Let us always look to nature for wisdom and guidance. Thank you. Thanks! $$