Unit 3 课时2 C Reading（课件）英语沪教版五四2024八年级上册

C Reading Unit 3 Curious Minds 沪教版（五四）2024 英语 八年级 第一学期 Objectives 教学目标： 通过本节课的学习，学生 1. 能够掌握文本中新词汇例如:annoying, deepen, leading, therefore, engineering 等，并理解科普性说明文的特点和关于好奇心的好处等具体内容，尝试讨论文本的深层次含义。（学习理解） 2. 能够结合书中练习，进一步区分事实和观点之间的关系和差异。通过视频中内容的学习和讨论，进一步深化思考好奇心的利弊和对于人类的意义所在。（应用实践） 3. 能够表达自己对于事实和补充依据的理解和说明，通过古希腊神话故事的视频，意识到并讨论分析好奇心的多面性。（迁移创新） C. Benefits of curiosity /ˈbenɪfɪts/ n. 益处、优势 1. Have you ever been curious about something and explored it? 2. What is it about? Warm-up Yes, I have. I was once very curious about the moon. I wondered why it always hangs at night sky. So then I asked my parents. We looked for some answers online with my father’s smartphone. Reading: The power of curiosity Lu Yao is reading an article written by Dr Gu in her school newspaper. Reading: The power of curiosity “Why?” the little girl asks her father. He gives an answer, and she asks again, “Why?” To the parent, these questions may seem never-ending, even a little annoying. But a child’s curiosity is very important for the growing mind. /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ adj. 烦人的、使恼怒的 Reading: The power of curiosity Curiosity helps the brain to better take in new information. In a 2014 study, the researcher invited some people to rate their curiosity about some questions before telling them the answers. One hour later, the researcher tested how well they remembered the answers. Results showed that when people were very curious about the fact, they were 30% more likely to remember it. take in = understand v. 理解 /reɪt/ v. 评估、划分等级 adj. 可能的、有希望的 Reading: The power of curiosity Curiosity also leads to more exciting ideas. In 1918, magician Harry made a big elephant disappear on the stage. In a recent experiment, people were asked how curious they were about Harry’s trick and then given a few minutes to design their own magic tricks. It turned out the more curious group came up with more wonderful ideas. /məˈdʒɪʃn/ n. 魔术师 想出了 think of /ˈriːsnt/ adj. 最近的、新近的 Reading: The power of curiosity Curiosity encourages people to deepen knowledge and understanding in different areas. Jeff Armstrong, a successful engineer, designs cars. “As a kid, I was crazy about cars,” says Jeff. “I learned to do simple repairs to the family car. This led me to study engineering.” Dr Fiona Grey, a leading heart doctor, says, “As a girl, I was very curious about how the human body worked, so I studied medicine.” /ˈdiːpən/ v. 加深、增长 /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ n. 工程学 /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj. 领先的、一流的 Reading: The power of curiosity As Richard Feynman said, “Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.” Therefore, keep a curious mind --- keep asking why. You never know where it may lead you! /ˈðeəfɔː/ adv. 因此、因而 General understanding Identifying facts and opinions In what ways is curiosity important for the growing mind? Underline Dr Gu’s opinions in the text. Opinion 1: Curiosity helps the brain to better take in new information. (Line 5) Opinion 2: Curiosity also leads to more exciting ideas. (Line 12) Opinion 3: Curiosity encourages people to deepen knowledge and understanding in different areas. (Line 18-19) Detailed reading List the facts that support the opinions. In a 2014 study, the researcher invited some people to rate their curiosity about some questions before telling them the answers. One hour later, the researcher tested how well they remembered the answers. Results showed that when people were very curious about the fact, they were 30% more likely to remember it. In 1918, magician Harry made a big elephant isappear on the stage. In a recent experiment, people were asked how curious they were about Harry’s trick and then given a few minutes to design their own magic tricks. It turned out the more curious group came up with more wonderful ideas. Detailed reading List the facts that support the opinions. Jeff Armstrong, a successful engineer, designs cars. “As a kid, I was crazy about cars,” says Jeff. “I learned to do simple repairs to the family car. This led me to study engineering.” Dr Fiona Grey, a leading heart doctor, says, “As a girl, I was very curious about how the human body worked, so I studied medicine.” 1. Why do you think Dr Gu wrote about the benefits of curiosity? 2. What types of evidence does Dr Gu use to support his opinions? Further thinking Because he wants to encourage students to stay curious and go into something deeply. Dr Gu uses some official results or facts from researches and experiences conducted by scientists. He also uses some real people’s “quotes” (what they said) to support his ideas as evidence. 3. Which benefit of curiosity impressed you most? Why do you think so? Further thinking I think the first one: ‘Curiosity helps the brain to better take in new information. ’ impressed me the most. Because that means if we are curious when we are studying, we will feel easier when remembering new knowledge, which is also beneficial to our brains. 4. What other evidence can you find to support Dr Gu’s opinions? Further thinking Opinion 1: Curiosity helps the brain to better take in new information. Other evidence: In a study, students who were encouraged to ask questions and explore topics they were curious about showed higher levels of comprehension and retention compared to those who passively received information. This indicates that curiosity actively engages the brain, making it more receptive to learning. 4. What other evidence can you find to support Dr Gu’s opinions? Further thinking Opinion 2: Curiosity also leads to more exciting ideas. Other evidence: Many groundbreaking inventions and innovations have their roots in curiosity. For instance, Isaac Newton’s curiosity about why apples fall led him to formulate the law of gravity. Similarly, Marie Curie’s inquisitiveness about radioactive elements paved the way for significant advancements in science. These examples show how curiosity fuels creative thinking and the birth of new, exciting ideas. Lu Yao: Hello, Dr Gu! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. We all enjoyed your article about curiosity. Were you curious when you were young? Dr Gu: Well, I asked countless questions every day. I think my parents sometimes got 1____________ with me. Lu Yao: What kind of questions? Dr Gu: When I watched a magic show, I kept asking how the 2____________ did it. I learned the tricks and practised them. I even 3________________ some new tricks. Vocabulary focus Complete the conversation with the proper forms of the words and phrase in the box. annoy come up with disappear magician recent remember research annoyed magicians came up with Vocabulary focus Complete the conversation with the proper forms of the words and phrase in the box. annoy come up with disappear magician recent remember research Lu Yao: Amazing. I suppose children are always curious. But in a 4_______ online article that I read, the author says curiosity 5____________ as people grow up. Do you agree? Dr Gu: I don’t think so. We never lose curiosity. You see, whenever we have something we don’t understand, we read, ask, or do 6____________ to find out the answers. That’s actually curiosity. Lu Yao: Yes, I guess it is. Thank you very much, Dr Gu. We will 7____________ your words and stay curious. Dr Gu: Good for you! recent disappears researches remember Homework 1. 基础作业：完成教材配套的练习册内容， 听录音，跟读课文。 2. 进阶作业：你是否也是一个有适当好奇心的人呢？请结合自身过往经历，写一段英语文字来表现出自己的好奇心。 3. 拓展作业：查阅神话等资料，获取关于潘多拉的魔盒的古希腊神话故事的更多信息，并用英语分享。 与同学分享自己对于curiosity好奇心的看法。 null Blues 178347.55 $$