内容正文:
By the end of this lesson,I will be able to:
1.find out the structure of the passage by extensive listening;
2.find out specific information and useful
expressions to describe ability and inability by intensive listening;
3.use new words and expressions to make a dialogue on "human and animal"this topic;
4.Understand the differences between human and animals in senses and be aware of the importance of senses
Learning Objectives:
Stage 1:Pre-listening
Write down the five senses that animals may have on the corresponding lines.
1.cowS
2.snakes
3.dogs
4.bats
5.butterflies 6.Birds
7.elephants
8.cats
Stage 2:Extensive Listening-Listen for Structure
Listen and then put the numbers standing for animals in the corresponding circles in the picture.
1.cowS
2.snakes
3.dogs
4.bats
5.butterflies 6.Birds
7.elephants 8.cats
Stage 3:Intensive Listening
Step 1:Listen for Specific Information
Listen again and complete the chart.
Specific information is often about facts,e.g.a
name,a place.
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Animals use their five senses to find out about their surroundings in order to ensure safety and stay alive
Sense Description Fxamnle
Sight Some animals have a very strong_sense of sight. Birds can seedifferentb iects at the
only one
ame time and focUs on[
object.
Hearing Some animals can hear
sounds that we can't hear Cats and sounds tha their way elephants c human bei in the dark an hear more ngs s can find using hearing.
Smell The sense of smell helps animals to find food and stay out of danger Dogs can smell items that originate up to 40 feet underground.
Touch Animals use various touch organs to find food or to_communicate Snakes can feel the slightest changes
in their environment.
Taste Some animals are good at tasting. CowS can taste about
more than humans. taste with_feet to lay eggs 2 to 3 times
Butterflies can find one leaf to
Listen for a third time and take notes to complete the following sentences expressing abilities.
1.Birds can see different objects at the same time. They are able to focus on only one object like
human beings.
2.Cats and elephants have theability to hear
sounds that wo cant't hear.
3.Dogs are capable of sensing smells that originate up
to 40 feet underaround.
4.Touch organs _enable _animals to find food
or even to communicate.
5.Some animals are good at_tasting.
Stage 3:Intensive Listening
Step 2:Listen for Usefu/Expressions
Abilities
can
have the ability to
are capable of
Denable….to
are good at
...
·Work in pairs to work out the corresponding sentence structures for inabilities.
Inabilities
●●●●●
Stage 4:Post-listening-From Sentences to Dialogues
Step 1:Share your opinions on the following topics with your partners.Say if you agree or not and why.
1.Animals have stronger senses than human beings.
2.Humans can develop their senses through advanced tools.
3.It is terrible for human beings to lose any of the five
senses.
For example:
Dogs are animals which have stronger smell than human beings.
Humans are capable of discovering objects in the dark by using ultrasonic waves.
People who lose their sights can not see.
Stage 4:Post-listening-From Sentences to Dialogues
Step 2:Make a dialogue with your partner,using the expressions describing abilities or inabilities.
Example:
A:It is said that animals have stronger senses than human beings.Do you agree with this?
B:I think so,because some animals can
(abilities);however,we (inabilities).How
about you?
A:Well,for me, …
·Describe abilities and
inabilities;
·Make a dialogue on "human and animal"this topic;
·Listen for structure of a
· certain passage;
passage.
·Introduce the senses.
Stage 5:Self-assessing
Tick the following statements to assess your progress
Listen for specific
information in a certain
You are able to: Agree
Somewhat
agree
Need more work
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