Unit 2 Wildlife Protection Reading for Writing 教案-2024-2025学年人教版英语高中必修第二册

教学设计 课题 Unit 2 Wildlife Protection-Reading for Writing 教学目标 Language Competence: Master wildlife protection-related vocabularies (e.g., "endangered", "conservation") and argumentative writing structures. Cultural Awareness: Understand global wildlife protection efforts and cross-cultural cooperation significance. 重难点 Key Points: Using persuasive language and data to support viewpoints; organizing arguments coherently. Difficult Points: Balancing factual information with emotional appeal; distinguishing effective vs. ineffective protection measures. 教学过程 Lead - in Good morning class! Today, we are going to continue our exploration of Unit 2 Wildlife Protection. Before we start, let's take a look at some pictures on the screen. (Show pictures of various wild animals, such as pandas, tigers, elephants, and also some less - known or "ugly" animals like naked mole - rats, blobfish) What do you think when you see these animals? They are all unique and important parts of our ecosystem. But as we know, many of them are facing serious problems. Now, turn to Page XX in your textbooks and let's begin our new journey of reading and writing about wildlife protection. Reading Analysis Skimming First, let's quickly skim the two short texts "Give Ugly a Chance!" and "Don't Make Paper with My Home!". Skimming means looking at the title, headings, pictures (if any), and the first and last sentences of each paragraph to get a general idea. So, start now and tell me what the main idea of these two texts is in one or two sentences. (Give students about 2 - 3 minutes to skim) Okay, who would like to share? Yes, [student's name]. Student: "Give Ugly a Chance!" is about treating all species equally in wildlife protection, and "Don't Make Paper with My Home!" is about the problem of animals' habitats being destroyed for paper - making. Teacher: Excellent! You've got the main points. In "Give Ugly a Chance!", the author emphasizes that all species, whether cute or not, should be treated equally in wildlife protection. The world needs the variety of all kinds of species to survive. And in "Don't Make Paper with My Home!", it shows us the serious situation that billions of trees are cut down every year, which destroys the habitats of many animals like koalas. Scanning Now, let's do some scanning. Scanning is looking for specific information. I'll give you some questions, and you scan the texts to find the answers. Question 1: According to "Give Ugly a Chance!", why should we pay attention to less cute animals? Question 2: In "Don't Make Paper with My Home!", what is the result of cutting down billions of trees every year? (Give students 2 - 3 minutes to scan and find answers) Let's check the answers. For Question 1, [student's name], can you answer? Student: Because the world needs all kinds. Without variety, our planet cannot survive. Teacher: Correct! The variety of species is crucial for the survival of our planet. How about Question 2? [Another student's name] Student: A lot of animal homes are being destroyed. Teacher: Exactly. The large - scale cutting of trees directly leads to the destruction of animal habitats. Detailed Reading - "Give Ugly a Chance!" Let's read "Give Ugly a Chance!" more carefully. First, let's analyze the structure. The first sentence "When it comes to wildlife protection, all species—the good, the bad, and the ugly—should be treated equally." is the topic sentence, which clearly states the main idea of the passage. Then, the author gives examples of cute animals like pandas and dolphins, and then points out that we must also pay attention to less cute animals. The last sentence "So if you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give ugly a chance." sums up the passage and calls on us to take action. Now, let's look at the language used. The author uses simple but powerful words. For example, "equally" emphasizes the fair treatment of all species. Can you find other words or phrases that are impressive? [Student's name] Student: "without variety, our planet cannot survive" is a strong statement. Teacher: Very good! This phrase really makes us realize the importance of species variety. Detailed Reading - "Don't Make Paper with My Home!" Next, let's analyze "Don't Make Paper with My Home!". The title itself is very eye - catching. It uses a personification method, as if the animals are speaking, which makes the text more vivid. In the text, the author uses specific numbers, "Billions of trees are being cut down every year", to show the seriousness of the problem. And the description "Every tree that is cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as these koalas" makes us clearly understand the relationship between tree - cutting and habitat destruction. Now, let's discuss. Why do you think the author uses such a way to present the problem? [Group discussion, give students 3 - 4 minutes] (After the discussion, ask groups to share) Group 1: The personification in the title makes us feel more empathetic towards the animals. The specific numbers and detailed description make the problem more real and shocking. Teacher: Great analysis! The use of these techniques makes the text more persuasive and can arouse our concern for animal habitats. Writing Guidance Determine the Topic Now, it's time for our writing task. We are going to write about an endangered animal. First, you need to choose an endangered animal. It can be a well - known one like the giant panda or a less - known one that you are interested in. (Give students 1 - 2 minutes to think about it) Have you decided? Let's share. [Student's name], which animal did you choose? Student: I chose the South China tiger. Teacher: Good choice. The South China tiger is a very precious and endangered species. How about you, [Another student's name]? Student: I want to write about the Yangtze River dolphin. Teacher: That's also a great option. The Yangtze River dolphin is facing a critical situation. Analyze the Reasons for Endangerment After choosing the animal, we need to analyze why it is endangered. Just like in the texts we read, we should be specific. For example, if you choose the giant panda, you can mention that its habitat is being destroyed due to deforestation, and bamboo, its main food source, is also affected. Now, in your groups, discuss the reasons for the endangerment of the animals you have chosen. Try to list at least two reasons. (Group discussion for 3 - 4 minutes) Let's share. Group 2, for the animal you chose, what are the main reasons for its endangerment? Group 2: We chose the African elephant. It is endangered mainly because of illegal poaching for ivory and habitat loss due to human expansion. Teacher: Very good. The illegal trade of ivory has indeed brought great harm to African elephants. Another group, [Group 4]? Group 4: For the Yangtze River dolphin we chose, water pollution and over - fishing are the main reasons. Water pollution makes its living environment worse, and over - fishing reduces its food source. Teacher: Well - analyzed. These are very real and serious problems. Propose Solutions Then, we need to propose solutions to protect these endangered animals. We can learn from what the Chinese government has done for the Tibetan antelopes. They set up nature reserves, strengthened law enforcement to stop illegal hunting, and improved the living environment of the antelopes. Now, based on the reasons for endangerment you discussed, come up with some solutions in your groups. (Group discussion for 3 - 4 minutes) Let's hear your solutions. Group 3, for the animal you chose, what solutions do you propose? Group 3: For the South China tiger, we suggest setting up more nature reserves and strengthening the supervision of illegal hunting. Also, we can carry out breeding programs to increase its population. Teacher: These are very practical solutions. Another group, [Group 5]? Group 5: For the African elephant we chose, we think we should raise people's awareness of protection through education. Also, the international community should work together to ban the ivory trade. Teacher: Great ideas. Raising awareness and international cooperation are very important in wildlife protection. Organize the Writing Structure Now, let's talk about the structure of our writing. We can start with an introduction, briefly introducing the endangered animal you chose and its current situation. Then, in the main body, first analyze the reasons for its endangerment, and then propose the solutions. Finally, in the conclusion, summarize the importance of protecting this animal and call on people to take action. For example, if you are writing about the giant panda: Introduction: The giant panda, one of the most precious animals in the world, is currently in a vulnerable situation. Main body: Reasons for endangerment - Habitat destruction due to deforestation and the reduction of bamboo forests. Solutions - Set up more nature reserves, carry out bamboo - planting projects to ensure its food source, and strengthen the protection of its habitat. Conclusion: Protecting the giant panda is not only important for this lovely species but also for maintaining the ecological balance. Let's all take action to save the giant panda. Use of Language When writing, pay attention to the use of language. Try to use some of the words and phrases we learned in this unit, such as "endangered species", "habitat loss", "illegal hunting", "take measures", "set up nature reserves". Also, you can use some rhetorical devices like personification or vivid descriptions to make your writing more interesting. For example, instead of just saying "The animals' homes are being destroyed", you can say "The once - warm and safe homes of these innocent animals are being mercilessly destroyed by human activities." Writing Practice Now, it's your turn to start writing. You have about 20 - 25 minutes to write a short passage about the endangered animal you chose. Remember to follow the structure and use appropriate language. I will walk around the classroom and offer help if you need it. Writing Sharing and Feedback Sharing Okay, time's up. Let's stop writing. Now, we will share our writings. Who would like to be the first to share? [Student's name] (The student reads out their writing) Teacher: Thank you for sharing. Now, let's all listen carefully and think about what are the strengths and areas for improvement in this writing. Feedback Let's start with the strengths. [Student's name], what do you think are the good points in this writing? Student: The description of the animal's appearance at the beginning is very vivid, and the reasons for endangerment are clearly stated. Teacher: Yes, I agree. The vivid description really makes us have a clear picture of the animal. And the reasons are well - analyzed. Now, how about the areas for improvement? [Another student's name] Student: Maybe the solutions could be more detailed. For example, when saying to set up nature reserves, it could mention how to manage and protect these reserves. Teacher: Good point. More details in the solutions can make the writing more practical. [Original student], do you think these suggestions are helpful? You can make some changes based on them later. (Repeat the sharing and feedback process for 2 - 3 more students) Summary Today, we have read two texts about wildlife protection and learned how to write about an endangered animal. We analyzed the reasons for endangerment and proposed solutions. Remember, wildlife protection is not only the responsibility of the government but also of each of us. Let's take what we have learned today and apply it to our daily lives, and do our part to protect these precious animals. Homework Finish revising your writing based on the feedback you received in class. Make sure it is well - organized, has clear reasons and solutions, and uses appropriate language. Do some more research on the endangered animal you wrote about. Find out the latest news and data about its situation, and add them to your writing if possible. Share your writing with your family and friends, and encourage them to join in the action of wildlife protection. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$