Unit 4 Period 5 Reading for Writing （课件）-【步步高】2023-2024学年高一英语必修第三册（人教版2019）

Period 5 Reading for Writing Unit 4 Space exploration By the end of this period, you will be able to: understand the author’s attitude towards the space exploration; grasp the main idea of each paragraph and the structure of the passage; express your own point of view and write an argumentative essay. 1. What take this picture? A NASA satellite. 2. Will it cost much to make and launch such a satellite? Yes, it will cost a lot to make and launch a satellite. 3. Is it a waste of money to launch the satellite and explore space? Pre-reading Is Exploring Space a Waste of Time and Money? 4. What type of essay is the text according to the title? 5. Is the author for or against exploring space? It is an argumentative essay. 1. Why are some people against space exploration? Because they think it is a waste of time and money, and that we should feed the world’s poor and find immediate solutions to other problems, such as pollution and fatal diseases. While-reading Activity 1　Read for some details 2．How can exploring space help fight against hunger? A. The scientists analyse the data recorded by satellites and provide useful suggestions for farmers. B. Satellites orbiting Earth can help fight against severe weather. C. Satellites can change the weather pattern, thus improving output of crops. D. The scientists invent some useful equipment to help with farming. √ 3．Why does GPS，memory foam pillows and smartphone cameras are mentioned in paragraph 3? To prove advanced technology developed for space exploration has promoted technological improvements that benefit us all by allowing products to be made to a higher standard. 4．By regarding our planet as an island in a black sea，what will people will realise？ A．We have such a rapidly increasing population. B．The resources are so limited. C．It is hard to find other planets as our new home. D．Life on Mars will be nicer than that on Earth. √ Introduction:(Para. 1) different opinions and the thesis statement Body: (Paras. 2-4) supporting details: benefit 1, 2, 3 Ending(Para. 5): the conclusion Activity 2 Read for the structure 1. Read the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration. different opinions Which opinion is the writer for? Activity 3 Read for the language features Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns. Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth After careful analysis, the scientists can provide useful recommendations and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth's increasing population. Secondly, space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all. High-end products around the world are made to a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration. For example, space technologies have helped the research and development of different types of new material. They have also helped companies make better heart monitors and other machines that doctors regularly use. Today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries, and everyday products such as GPS, memory foam pillows, and smartphone cameras are changing our lives. Finally, sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world's problems and even to find ways to solve them. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet's resources are limited. In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. The greatest attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth, In the future, humans may live on both planets. 2. Find the three topic sentences that summarize the writer’s arguments about space exploration. Linking words are used to make the essay more logical. Suitable supporting information for each sub-point. 3.Underline the sentence that repeats the writer’s opinion in the last paragraph. Para. 5 The conclusion: Repeat the statement and echo the author’s opinion Post-reading Activity 1 Tips for writing an argumentative essay about space exploration. (写作技法) 本单元的写作任务是写一篇辩论性文章。 A. There are a lot of unsolved mysteries on Earth. So why are we going into space to explore? B．It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out. C．I cannot understand spending all this money on expensive research and experiments when so many people need food. D．Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways，too. Are these arguments for or against exploring space? Mark them with for( ) or against( ) and add you own ideas to write an essay. Activity 2 Write an argumentative essay with the following notes. (分步演练) 第一步　审题谋篇 审题 写作要求是写一篇议论文。写作时应注意下面几点： 1．确定文体(genre)：这是一篇议论文(argumentative essay)。写作时注意议论文的写作特点。 2．主体时态(tense)：文章应以一般现在时(present tense)为主。 3．主体人称(person)：由于是向读者说明太空探索的利弊，所以人称应该以第一或第三人称(first/third person)为主。 谋篇 第一段：导入主题(introduction)，摆出不同的观点并且表明作者的立场。 第二段：写主体(body)，反对宇宙探索的理由及论据。 第三段：结束语(ending)，重申作者的观点。 第二步　遣词造句 核心词汇(含本单元词汇) 1．太空探索_________________ 2．抱着……的希望______________ 3．缺乏____ 4．弄明白__________ 5．有限的资源_________________ 6．争论_____ 7．导致，造成_________ 8．地球，世界_____ 9．最后__________ space exploration in the hope of lack figure out limited resources argue result in globe in closing 连词成句(含本单元句型) 1．太空探索给我们带来了一些好处，但我不认为花大量的时间和金钱在它上面是一个明智的想法。 _________________________________ some benefits for us，but I don’t think it a wise idea to spend a great deal of time and money on it. 2．据说，每年约有8亿人正苦于缺乏食物，甚至每年有900万人死于饥饿。 It is said that about 800 million people are ___________________________ and even 9 million people die of starvation per year. Space exploration has resulted in suffering from lack of food 3．我不明白为什么我们把所有的钱都花在昂贵的研究和探索上。 _____________________ we spend all the money on expensive researches and explorations. 4．在我们的世界上仍有很多的不解之谜。所以进入太空去探索是毫无意义的。 There are still a lot of unsolved mysteries on our globe.Therefore，_______________ to go into space to explore. 5．有些人认为，我们应该找到一个新的家园，以希望能解决地球上资源有限的问题。 _______________ we should find a new home _______________________________________________ on Earth. I can’t figure out why it is pointless Some argue that in the hope of solving the problem of limited resources 6．但我认为回收资源比投资这么多钱去找一颗遥不可及的星球要更实际。 In my opinion，however，__________________________________________ than investing so much money to find a planet far to reach. 7．最后，我认为继续进行昂贵的太空探索是没有必要的。 __________，I think it is not necessary to carry on with expensive space exploration. recycling resources is much more practical In closing 第三步　句式升级 1．用while引导的让步状语从句升级句1。 While space exploration has resulted in some benefits for us，I don’t think it a wise idea to spend a great deal of time and money on it. 2．把句7升级为it作形式宾语的句子。 In closing，I think it unnecessary to carry on with expensive space exploration. 第四步　组句成篇 用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇英语短文。 第五步　同伴互评 用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇英语短文。 Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts. ✔ Does the introduction state the topic? ✔ Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information? ✔ Does the closing express the writer’s opinion and end properly? ✔ Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors? While space exploration has resulted in some benefits for us，I don’t think it a wise idea to spend a great deal of time and money on it. Firstly，it is said that about 800 million people are suffering from lack of food and even 9 million people die of starvation per year.I can’t figure out why we spend all the money on expensive researches and explorations.Secondly，there are still a lot of unsolved mysteries on our globe.Therefore，it is pointless to go into space to explore.Finally，some argue that we should find a new home in the hope of solving the problem of limited resources on Earth.In my opinion，however，recycling resources is much more practical than investing so much money to find a planet far to reach. In closing，I think it unnecessary to carry on with expensive space exploration. 【范文展示】 Headline Ending Body arguments Space Exploration is a waste of time and money Introduction the thesis statement 近日，国家教育部要求加强中小学生劳动教育，这一举措引发了人们的热议。请你根据下面表格中的内容，给校报写一篇英语短文。 Homework 学生的观点 一部分学生认为：劳动教育有助于身体健康，全面发展 另一部分学生认为：劳动教育占用学习时间，影响成绩 你的观点 …… 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考范文 Recently，there is a heated discussion on whether students should be given labor education at school. As for students，opinions are divided.On the one hand，some students think that it will be of great benefit to their health and all-round development.On the other hand，some students hold the view that this kind of education will take up their time spent on study.What’s more，it will have a negative effect on their grades. As far as I’m concerned，students definitely should receive labor education so that they’ll value more what labor brings about. $$