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Unit 5 Understanding ideas
The Monarch's Journey
Teaching objectives
1. You can grasp(获取) the information of the monarch butterfly;
2. You can understand what is “cause and effect”;
3. You can understand the situation(情况) of monarch butterflies and how to protect them.
Watch the video and answer this question:
What can you see ?
Lead-in
swimming
running
moving
Migrating
What are they doing?
migrate verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/
When an animal migrates, it travels to a different place, usually when the season changes.
monarch butterfly
Atlantic salmon
killer whale
red panda
African lion
Siberian crane
/ˈmɒn.ək/
/ətˈlæn.tɪk/
/ˈsæm.ən/
/saɪˈbɪə.ri.ən/
/kreɪn/
/weɪl/
/ˈæf.rɪ.kən/
Have you ever heard of these animals ?
monarch butterfly
Atlantic salmon
killer whale
red panda
African lion
Siberian crane
/ˈmɒn.ək/
/ətˈlæn.tɪk/
/ˈsæm.ən/
/saɪˈbɪə.ri.ən/
/kreɪn/
/weɪl/
/ˈæf.rɪ.kən/
Look and choose the animals that migrate.
Watch & Think
What does the video mainly talk about?
It talks about monarch butterflies' amazing migration to Mexico.
Have you ever heard more about monarch butterflies' migration ?
Title
The topic sentence
Picture
A. The monarch's migration.
B. The reasons for monarch's migration.
C. Mexico's monarch.
The main idea of a passage can be found from its title, the topic sentences, or even the pictures.
Tips
Go through the passage quickly and get its main idea. (1 min)
The of monarch's migration.
The of monarch's migration.
The to migrate.
The of monarch.
The to protect monarch butterflies.
Match the main idea of each paragraph.
introduction
route& time
trouble
measures
ability
trouble
measures
ability
route& time
introduction
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Para5
3 min
1. What is migration?
Migration is an ______ movement in which many
animals move from __________________.
annual
one place to another
find answers from para1
2.Why do they migrate?
They migrate _________________________________________________
to find food ,seek a partner or in search of warmer partner.
The Monarch’s Journey
1
2
3
when?
how long ?
where?
how?
every autumn
4000 kilometers
California or Mexico
Read para.2 for specific information.
4
mystery(秘密)...
Read para3 for answers.
How can the monarch migrate successfully?
The monarch butterfly is able to tell _________________.
The monarch butterfly measures ___________________ with its eyes.
Using these two pieces of information, the monarch butterfly determines _______________.
The monarch butterfly reaches ________________________________
the time of day
the way to go
the position of the sun
the places where it will spend the winter.
Combine(合并) these sentences with “because”, “and” “and then”
Because the monarch butterfly is able to tell the time of day and measures the position of the sun with its eyes, it determines the way to go, and then it reaches the places where it will spend the winter.
Reason
Result
Cause and effect
Read para3 for answers.
How can the monarch migrate successfully?
The monarch butterfly is able to tell _________________.
The monarch butterfly measures ___________________ with its eyes.
Using these two pieces of information, the monarch butterfly determines _______________.
The monarch butterfly reaches ________________________________
the time of day
the way to go
the position of the sun
the places where it will spend the winter.
d
a/b
b/a
c
Cause
Effect
Humans _________ trees.
Humans use chemicals that ____________that monarch caterpillars eat.
Humans destroy___________________________________where monarchs can be found
The monarch butterfly’s population _____________________________ in the last few years.
cut down
the natural environment of many places
kill the plants
has crashed by as much as 90 percent
Read para4 for answers.
Q1 How can people find their amazing abilities?
Q2 What is the serious trouble?
Q3 Why did the population crash?
Humans _________ trees.
Humans use chemicals that ____________that monarch caterpillars eat.
Humans destroy___________________________________where monarchs can be found
The monarch butterfly’s population _____________________________ in the last few years.
cut down
the natural environment of many places
kill the plants
has crashed by as much as 90 percent
Activity 5 Read para4 for answers
h
e/f
f/e
g
Cause
Effect
Record___________________
Make sure______________________
there are enough plants
their migration
Para5:Human’s journey to protect the monarch butterfly
Read para5 for answers
What can people do to help protect the monarch butterfly?
the number of butterfly increases
Record its migration
Ensure enough plants to feed on
Where are you most likely to find the passage?
A. In a scientific research paper about the monarch butterfly’s migration.
B. In a popular nature magazine introducing the
monarch butterfly.
C. In a travel leaflet encouraging people to visit
North America.
(科研论文)
(宣传册)
(自然杂志)
Read & Appreciate
What ’s the writing style of the passage? (Narration/Argumentation/Exposition/Practical writing )
Exposition
Tips 4: Exposition
Exposition is the description or explanation of background information within a work of literature. Exposition can cover characters and their relationship to one another, the setting or time and place of events, as well as any relevant ideas, details, or historical context.
Cause-effect (因果)
Definition (下定义)
Example (举例子)
Appearance(摹状貌)
Figure(列数据)
Comparison(作比较)
Activity 3
Read & Appreciate
Illustrations Sentences in the text
Cause-effect (因果)
Definition (下定义)
Example (举例子)
Appearance(摹状貌)
Figure(列数据)
Comparison(作比较)
Read and complete the table .
This annual movement is called migration.
One of the most wonderful migration is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
…travel around 4,000 kilometers…
…has crashed by as much as 90 per cent…
…insects with fine black and orange wings…
People are destroying the natural environment.
People have been working together to…
para 4/...
the fall of the number of monarch butterflies
migration
monarch's
migrations
definition :(1)______________________________________
purpose : (2)①________②___________③________
a long and
difficult
(3)______
travel (4)________________
find(5)________________
what Professor Eli Shlizerman has found
The monarch is able to tell (6)_______
It uses its eyes to measure(7)_______
human activity
(8)____________
(9)____________
the research on the monarch's behaviour
led to (10)___________of this creature .
The Monarch's
Journey
movement from one place to another at certain times of the year
find food
seek a partner
in search of warmer
weather
4,000 kilometers south
their way to California or Mexico
the time of day
the position of the sun
cut down trees
use chemicals
a greater awareness
journey
The Monarch's Journey
when/ where/ why
how
trouble
solution
1.tell the time of the day;
2.determine the way to go;
3.measure the position of the sun
The population has crashed by 90%
1.avoid cutting down trees and plants;
2.reduce the usage of chemicals;
3.limit human activity
autumn; the south of America;
to seek for food、partners、warmer weather
Summary
Deep Thinking
Scientist's journey to find the mystery.
Human's journey to protect the monarch butterflies.
Monarch's journey to reach their destination.
The Monarch’s Journey
Scientist
Human
Monarch
Why does the writer use “journey” as the title instead of “migration” ?
journey:
1. an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart.
2. (literary)a long and often difficult process by which someone or something changes and develops.
Measures
Record its migration
Ensure enough food
Secure the natural environment
Plant native trees to feed on them
Teach the farmer to use chemicals correctly
Create suitable habitats(栖息地)
Engage more researches
What can people do to help protect the monarch butterfly?
respect
Protect their habitats(栖息地)
Deep thinking
Measures
Help
Live in Harmony with them
Protect our Environment
Love these animals or insects
Go on your journey to protect other insects or animals!
What can people do to help to protect animals?
Besides, _______. It is ... for ... to do ...
Finally, ______. The 比较级..., the 比较级...
First of all, plant more trees. If we plant more trees, the environment will become better and better.
advice
reasons
27
“All beings flourish when they live in harmony and receive nourishment from Nature.”
Conclusion
“If we humanity do not fail Nature, Nature will not fail us.”
Xi’s Words
28
respect nature
follow the rules of nature
protect nature
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
Clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver.
Work together to foster a community of life for Man and Nature.
Lucid [ˈlu:sɪd]清澈的 waters and lush [lʌʃ] 翡翠的mountains
are invaluable [ɪnˈvæljuəbl] 无价的 assets[ˈæsets]资产.
1. Make a poster about the monarch butterfly.
2. Search more information about migration on the internet.
Homework
Optional homework
Read & Apply
Have you ever known the news of Yunnan wild elephants ?
If not, please consult the relevant information.
Using this article as an example, write an expository essay about wild elephants in Yunnan, using figures, examples and comparisons, with an unlimited number of words.
-- At about 8 p.m. Sunday, the herd, which has caught global attention, crossed the Yuanjiang River in southwest China's Yunnan Province with artificial guidance, marking the return of the gentle giants to a suitable habitat after more than 110 days of wandering.
-- Yunnan authorities have evacuated more than 150,000 residents to avoid the conflict between them and the herd, according to a news conference held Monday in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province.
-- Over 25,000 police officers and staff were dispatched, and a large number of vehicles and drones were deployed to monitor and guide the migrating elephants. Some 180 tonnes of food have been provided to the elephants during their migration.
-- Experts believe that as the population of wild Asian elephants continues to grow in Yunnan, which is currently about 300, the migration activities will be eminently commonly seen.
Relevant information
Read & Apply
Read & Apply
Yunnan wild elephants 's migration
Appearances
Time
Distance
Direction
Destination
Kind of Journey
An Overview of the Wild Elephant Migration Phenomenon in Yunnan
Analysis of Yunnan Wild Elephant Migration Process
Impact Assessment of Yunnan Wild Elephant Migration
Discussion on Yunnan Wild Elephant Conservation Policies and Measures
Implications and Reflections on the Yunnan Wild Elephant Migration Incident
Writing Points
Thank you!
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