Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 公开课教学设计-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Book3 Unit 4 Space Exploration reading and thinking Teaching objectives At the end of this class, SS will be able to: 1. learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration. 2. analyze the structure of the article and summarize the main idea of the text. 3. express your opinions on space exploration, develop logical and critical thinking. 4. strengthen cultural confidence and build your own dreams. Teaching key points: 1. learn about the development and significant historical events of space exploration. 2. analyze the structure of the article and summarize the main idea of the text. Teaching difficult points： 1. express your opinions on space exploration, develop logical and critical thinking. 2. strengthen cultural confidence and build your own dreams，SS will be confident and proud of our country, aim high and study harder to make progress. Step 1: lead-in 1. Show some pictures and have a quiz: the firsts in space exploration. 2. Watch a short video about China’s space exploration. Step 2: Pre-reading (Predict) 1. Look at the titles and pictures below. What do you think the text is about? 2. What kind of passage is it? (popular science article) 3. Where is the text probably taken from? Step 3: While-reading Task 1: Choose the correct sentences [A-D] to fill each gap. (P40) A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. B. Space exploration has come a long way, and we now hope to discover other planet that are suitable enough to support life. C. The future of space exploration remains bright. D. After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity. Task 2: Skimming for the main idea Ask ss to read quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph. (1) Para. 1 A. China's progress of space exploration. (2) Para. 2 B. Earlier achievements of space exploration. (3) Para. 3 C. Bright future of space exploration. (4) Para. 4 D. The desire to explore the outer space. (5) Para. 5 E. Continuous effort in spite of disasters. Task 3: Scanning: read for the details 1. Read para. 1 and discuss the following questions. Why do scientists make vehicles? (They make vehicles to carry brave people into space to find out the secrets of the universe.) 2. Read para.2 and draw a timeline and think: ①Why was space exploration mainly carried out by the USSR and) the USA?(competition between two superpower) ②What contributes to us realizing the space dream?(Curiosity; determination; persistence; effort; ambition...) ③Is space exploration always successful and safe? ④Do humans stop exploring the space due to problems or failures? 3. Read para.3 and think How does the writer support his idea? 4. Read para.4 and draw a timeline about China’s space exploration. 5. Read para.5 and think :what attitude do you think the author holds to the future of space exploration? Step 4: Post-reading Critical Thinking: 1. Is it worthwhile for the astronauts to explore the space? Why? (watch a short video& Group Discussion) 2. What good qualities(品质) can we learn from the scientists and astronauts? 3. Why does the author use the title “Space: The Final Frontier”? 4. Do you agree that space is the final frontier for human beings to explore? Why? Step 5: Summary Summarize the structure of this passage and ask ss what they have learned. Step 6: Homework 1. (must) Finish exercise book. 2. (optional) Write a short passage about the importance of carrying out space exploration. Blackboard design: 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$