内容正文:
Learning plan for Reading
A Day in the Clouds
Designed by Sun Pingli
Learning objectives:
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
1. figure out the meaning of the title first by guessing and conforming and then get a general
idea of the passage by skimming and scanning.
2. understand the meanings of some key words by guessing based on the context.
3. develop an awareness of protecting endangered animals through group-work activities and hold a right attitude towards global issues.
Step 1. Lead-in
1) Guess the possible meaning of the title.
2) Read Para.1 to confirm it.
Step 2. Fast-reading
1) Skimming: Skim Para. 2-7 for the main idea. (key words)
2) Scanning: Match the topics with the paragraphs.
Tibetan antelopes’ conditions Para. 2 & 4
Measures taken and effects Para. 7
The author’s reflection and suggestions Para. 3, 5 & 6
Step 3. Detailed-reading
1. Read Para. 2 & 4 carefully.
1) Read and complete with key words.
The present condition (Para.2)
The past condition (Para.4)
They live ( ).
They are ( ).
They are still ( )
The population ( ).
Their habitats became ( ).
The reasons for being in danger
They are ( ).
illegally for their ( ).
Hunters were ( ) to
( ).
New roads and railways were ( ).
2) Group work
Watch a video clip and share.
Group A: “How do I feel?” (antelopes) “We hope…”
Group B: “How do I feel?” (humans) “We will…”
2. Read Para. 3, 5 & 6 carefully.
1) Read and complete with key words.
Measures by Zhaxi
Measures by the Chinese government
He ( ) the animals day and night.
The Chinese government placed it under ( )
The measures were ( )
The population ( )
It was ( ) from the endangered species list.
2) Read Para.7 and summarize the author’s suggestions.
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3) Brainstorm
Brainstorm your measures and suggestions.
Step 4. Exchange “love” letters
Group A: How to love antelopes (humans)
Group B: Share how you feel about human’s efforts. (antelopes)
Step 5. Sharing
“We’re not trying to save animals, actually we’re trying to save ourselves.” --- Zhaxi
When facing globing issues, what should be the right attitude?
Step 6. Homework
1. Design a poster to protect the Tibetan antelope.
2. Surf the internet to find another endangered animal and introduce it.
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