Unit 4 Living with technology Reading 教学设计-2024-2025学年高中英语译林版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Unit4 Living with technology Artificial intelligence: friendly or frightening? I. Teaching Objectives By the end of this section,students will be able to 1.understand the main idea and key details of the reading passage about artificial intelligence. 2.learn new vocabulary and expressions related to AI. 3.Enhance students' critical thinking skills by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of AI. II. Teaching Key Points Understanding the main idea and structure of the reading passage. Grasping the key vocabulary and expressions related to AI. III.Teaching Difficult Points Analyzing the arguments presented in the passage and forming their own opinions. Discussing the ethical and social implications of AI in a logical and coherent manner. IV.Teaching Methods Task-based teaching method Discussion-based teaching method Cooperative learning V.Teaching Aids Textbook PowerPoint slides Whiteboard and markers VI. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Lead-in (5 minutes) Greeting and Warm-up: Greet the students and ask them about their recent experiences with technology. Show a short video clip or a series of pictures related to AI (e.g., robots, smart home devices, AI in movies). Ask students: "What do you think of when you hear the term 'Artificial Intelligence'?" Introduction to the Topic: Write the topic "Artificial Intelligence: Friendly or Frightening?" on the board. Ask students to share their initial thoughts on whether AI is friendly or frightening and why. Step 2: Pre-reading (5 minutes) Vocabulary Preview: Introduce key vocabulary from the reading passage (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, ethical issues, etc.). Use pictures or real-life examples to help students understand the meanings of these words. Ask students to guess the meanings of some words based on context clues. Predicting Activity: Show the title of the reading passage and ask students to predict what the passage might be about. Write down their predictions on the board. Step 3: While-reading (20 minutes) Skimming for the Main Idea (5 minutes): Ask students to skim the passage quickly and identify the main idea. Have them write down the main idea in one or two sentences. Discuss their answers as a class and provide feedback. Scanning for Specific Information (10 minutes): Divide students into small groups (3-4 students per group). Provide each group with a set of questions related to the passage (e.g., What are the advantages of AI mentioned in the passage? What are the potential dangers of AI?). Have students scan the passage to find the answers and discuss them within their groups. Afterward, invite each group to share their answers with the class. Comprehension Check (5 minutes): Ask students to complete a short comprehension exercise (e.g., multiple-choice questions or true/false statements) to check their understanding of the passage. Go through the answers together and clarify any misunderstandings. Step 4: Post-reading (10 minutes) Group Discussion: Ask students to discuss the following questions in their groups: "Do you think AI is more friendly or more frightening? Why?" "What are some ethical issues related to AI that we should be concerned about?" Encourage students to support their opinions with evidence from the passage and their own experiences. Class Presentation: Invite each group to present their discussion results to the class. Encourage other students to ask questions or share their different opinions. Teacher's Summary: Summarize the main points discussed in class. Emphasize the importance of considering both the benefits and potential risks of AI. Step 5: Homework Assignment (5 minutes) Writing Task: Ask students to write a short essay (150-200 words) titled "My View on Artificial Intelligence." They should include their opinions on whether AI is friendly or frightening and provide reasons to support their views. Reading Task: Encourage students to read more articles or watch videos about AI to expand their knowledge on the topic. Suggest some reliable sources for further reading. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$