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Unit 7 Work for Peace
Lesson 40: The UN — The Power of Words
I. Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Extract UN - related details (establishment, structure, functions) from the text to complete a mind map, aligning with High school entrance examination reading comprehension skills.
Master target vocabulary (situation, agreement, satisfy, Secretary - General) and apply them accurately in a UN speech context, preparing for High school entrance examination vocabulary tasks.
Understand the UN’s role in promoting peace (talking instead of fighting) and analyze its operational challenges (satisfying 193 member states), supporting High school entrance examination - style thematic analysis of global governance.
Collaborate in groups to create and deliver a speech on preventing war, enhancing High school entrance examination oral communication and writing skills.
II. Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
UN Knowledge:
Establishment: 1945, post - WWII.
Structure: 193 member states, Security Council (5 permanent members: China, France, Russia, UK, US), Secretary - General.
Functions: Mediate conflicts, send peacekeeping forces.
Vocabulary & Speech:
Words: situation, agreement, satisfy, Secretary - General (usage in formal speeches).
Speech structure: Greeting → Problem → Solution → Appeal.
Difficulties
Grasping the complexity of UN decision - making (balancing 193 diverse member states).
Using formal vocabulary appropriately in a UN - style speech.
Structuring a persuasive speech with logical flow (problem → solution → call to action).
III. Teaching Methods
Task - Based Learning (TBL): Through mind - map completion, speech gap - filling, and project - based speech creation.
Global Perspective Development: Analyzing the UN’s role in international peace.
Collaborative Learning: Group work for speech planning, writing, and delivery.
IV. Teaching Aids
CAI (UN structure infographics, speech writing templates, vocabulary usage examples).
Textbook, worksheets, and “UN Role Cards” (e.g., Secretary - General, delegate) for role - play.
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Warm - up – Words vs. War (5 mins)
Discuss the THINK ABOUT IT questions:
(1)Words or war — which is more powerful? Why? (e.g., Words can resolve conflicts without bloodshed.)
(2)Do you know the UN? What’s its purpose? (e.g., To prevent war and promote peace.)
Share: Invite 2–3 students to share. Write down keywords: UN, peace, words, war.
Step 2: Pre - reading – Vocabulary & Prediction (8 mins)
Vocabulary Introduction:
Show UN - related terms and definitions:
Secretary - General: 联合国秘书长 (e.g., The Secretary - General leads the UN).
Security Council: 安理会 (5 permanent members: 中、法、俄、英、美).
Agreement: 协议 (e.g., Countries reach an agreement to stop fighting).
Situation: 局势 (e.g., The UN helps with difficult situations).
Satisfy: 使满意 (e.g., It’s hard to satisfy all 193 member states).
Prediction:
Ask: What will the lesson say about the UN’s history, structure, and work?
Step 3: Reading – UN Structure & Role (12 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 1 (Mind Map):
Branches:
Establishment: 1945, after WWII.
Member States: 193.
Headquarters: New York City.
Security Council: 15 members (5 permanent: 中、法、俄、英、美).
Functions: Mediate conflicts, send peacekeeping forces, promote cooperation.
Text Analysis:
Highlight the UN’s core idea: “Talk instead of fighting” (replace war with words).
Discuss challenges: Satisfying 193 diverse countries is difficult, but the UN is still vital.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Speech Practice (10 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 2 (Speech Gap - filling):
Answers: Secretary - General; situation; agreement; satisfy
Speech Structure Analysis:
Break down the speech:
Greeting: Mr. Secretary - General, fellow delegates...
Context: Serious situation, problems to solve.
Challenge: Can’t reach agreement, can’t satisfy everyone.
Appeal: Work together for peace.
Vocabulary in Context:
Practice: “In a tense situation, countries need to reach an agreement to satisfy all sides.”
Step 5: Project – UN Speech on Preventing War (15 mins)
Task Introduction:
Role: Represent China at a UN meeting.
Speech Theme: “How to Prevent War”.
Structure Guide:
Opening: Greet the Secretary - General and delegates.
Body:
War’s harm: Brings suffering, destroys lives.
UN’s role: Mediate, promote dialogue.
Our action: Support the UN, encourage cooperation.
Closing: Appeal for peace (“More peace, less war!”).
Vocabulary Requirement: Use at least 3 target words (agreement, situation, satisfy).
Group Work:
Students form groups (3–4), plan, write, and rehearse their speeches. The teacher circulates to assist with logic and vocabulary.
Speech Delivery:
Groups present their speeches. Class feedback focuses on:
Content (logic, UN - related ideas).
Vocabulary accuracy.
Delivery (tone, confidence).
Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary:
Recap the UN’s history, structure, role, and the power of words over war.
Homework:
(1)Polish the group speech into a 100 - word written version (include 3 target words).
(2)Research one UN agency (e.g., UNESCO) and write 3 sentences about its work.
VI. Blackboard Design
UN Structure & Role:
Aspect
Details
Established
1945 (post - WWII)
Members
193 states
Key Bodies
Security Council (5 permanent members: 中、法、俄、英、美), Secretary - General
Purpose
Prevent war, promote dialogue
Target Vocabulary:
situation, agreement, satisfy, Secretary - General
Speech Formula:
Greeting → Problem → Solution → Appeal
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