Unit 5 Revealing nature Starting out & Understanding ideas 学案-2024-2025学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册

学习任务单 课题 Unit 5 Revealing nature Starting out & Understanding ideas At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: 1. identify the type of writing and the main idea of the passage by the reading skill of skimming; 2. clarify the character’s discovery process and the textual structure of the whole passage; 3. talk about the qualities that the character exhibited and reflect on the spirit of scientific exploration. 课上学习任务 Task 1. Read for main idea.(match each para with its main idea) Para 1 A. Darwin was not the captain’s first choice but his adventures on the Beagle led to one of the most importnat scientific discoveries of all time. Para 2. B. Some bird on the Galápagos Islands interested Darwin . Para 3. C. Darwin began his journey. Para 4. D. Darwin began to think differently. Para 5. E. On the Origin of Species is regarded as one of the most important works ever written. Para 6 F. Darwin suspected that the birds evloved from earlier ancestors. Para 7. G. More and more people started to believe Darwin’s theory of evolution. Task 2. Read for the structure. Conclude the structure by scanning the passage again and reading the titles of each puzzle pieces. Use the title of each puzzle piece to finish the structure. Para 1 Introduction Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 Para 7 Conclusion Task 3.Read for more details 2 1 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 5 9 8 Task4.intensive reading (选做） ① Why didn't the captain of the Beagle think Darwin was the best choice? A. Because Darwin wasn't admitted to a university. B. Because Darwin was dismissed from medical school. C. Because Darwin brought shame to himself and his family. D. Because Darwin had not enough interest in visiting distant countries. ② What did people think about the species at that time? A. All species evolved from the same species. B. All species came into being in the meantime. C. Some species appeared earlier than the others D. Some species improved a lot since its appearance. ③ What was Darwin's new theory then? A. Environment played an important role. B. Species evolved with the changing environment. C. Different species lived in different environment. D. The more complicated the species were, the more time it took. ④How did people feel Darwin's theory? A. Astonished. B. Excited. C. Satisfied. D. Interested. Task 5. Discussion and expression Discuss with your group and make a short speech on “Inspiration on the ‘A Journey of Discovery’”. Tips: 1. You can use the some information that leaves you a deep impression in the passage. 2. You can talk about reflection on the shortcomings and improvements in life or learning after learning the journey of Darwin. 3.You can talk about what you have learnt about the spirit of scientific exploration and how this spirit can help you in your life and study. The first spirit you learn from Darwin is to be brave to explore. Be active in class activities is the first step you move towards him. Inspiration on the ‘A Journey of Discovery Homework: 1. Polish your speech draft, make it more logical. 2. Write a narrative essay about another scientist, who has also made a great discovery. Self-assessment Have you achieved all the learning objectives? Please tick ( √ ) the table and write one thing you have learned and one question you still have. Excellent So-so Need to improve Know the process of the discovery of Darwin analyze the structure the article evaluate the importance of spirit of scientific exploration write a paragraph to show your thinking on the writing topic Today, I learn ________________________________________________. But I’m still don’t know ________________________________________. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$