内容正文:
By the end of the class, I will be able to:
1. identify the structure and content of the scientist-introducing text;
2. apply useful sentence patterns to illustrating a scientist’s quality;
3. produce a coherent argument about what makes a great scientist.
Unit 1 Using Language
Write about What Makes A Great Scientist
Learning objectives:
Read for structure
Skim the whole text quickly, and find out the qualities of Qian Xuesen.
Exploring
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Read for structure
quality
facts
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patriotic
& devoted
determined
knowledgeable & creative
Exploring
1. structure
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Essential Elements
Who are the main characters?
who
where
Where did the
story happen?
why
Why did something happen?
when
When did the story happen?
how
How did something happen?
what
What mainly happened?
What should the supporting facts include?
Exploring
What are the essential elements of a story?
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Read for structure
quality
facts
+
paragraph 4
Exploring
1.structure
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Scan paragraph 4 and fill the blanks in the table to complete Qian’s story profile.
Essential Elements Detailed Information
Who Qian Xuesen
Where China
When in 1955
What mainly happened Having overcome some difficulties in the US, Qian ______________ in 1955.
At that time, China was poor and its rocket science was __________.
His determination allowed him ________________________despite the absence of talents or experts and in the field.
His determination laid the foundation for China’s subsequent
__________ in aerospace.
Exploring
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Essential Elements Detailed Information
Who Qian Xuesen
Where China
When in 1955
What mainly happened Having ____________ some difficulties in the US, Qian returned to China in 1955.
At that time, China was poor and its rocket science was ______________.
His determination allowed him to take on the challenge despite the absence of ___________________ in the field.
His determination laid the foundation for China’s subsequent_________________ in aerospace.
content:
essential elments of a story
overcome
undeveloped
talents or experts
breakthroughs
Read for content
Exploring
2. content
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Read for language
Exploring
Read the text carefully and mark the useful sentence patterns with brackets.
3. language
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Analyze the sample based on the requirements for structure, content and language.
Exploring
My sample
As far as I am concerned, a great scientist should be determined. For example, having overcome some difficulties in the US, Qian returned to China in 1955, when China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped. His determination allowed him to take on the challenge despite the absence of talents or experts in the field, laying the foundation for China’s subsequent breakthroughs in aerospace.
Exploring
As far as I am concerned, a great scientist should be determined. For example, having overcome some difficulties in the US, Qian returned to China in 1955, when China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped. His determination allowed him to take on the challenge despite the absence of talents or experts in the field, laying the foundation for China’s subsequent breakthroughs in aerospace.
The Checklist of “SCL” Evaluation Criteria
Does the text include a quality and supporting facts? No Yes
none
Does the text include essential elements of a story? <3elements ≥3elements
Does the text apply any useful sentence patterns to story-writing? 1 pattern ≥2 patterns
As far as I am concerned, a great scientist should be determined.
As far as I am concerned, a great scientist should be determined. For example, having overcome some difficulties in the US, Qian returned to China in 1955, when China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped. His determination allowed him to face the challenge despite the absence of talents or experts in the field, laying the foundation for China’s subsequent breakthroughs in aerospace.
As far as I am concerned, a great scientist should be determined. For example, having overcome some difficulties in the US, Qian returned to China in 1955, when China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped. His determination allowed him to take on the challenge despite the absence of talents or experts in the field, laying the foundation for China’s subsequent breakthroughs in aerospace.
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quality
Structure:
facts
Content:
essential elements
useful sentence patterns
Language:
The Checklist of SCL
Does the text include a quality and supporting facts?
Does the text include the essential elements of a story?
Does the text apply any useful sentence patterns to story-writing?
Explaining
Learn about another scientist’s profile. Write about what makes a great scientist based on his or her quality and story.
Elaborating
Requirements:
Structure: a quality + supporting facts
Content: essential elements of a story
Language: useful sentence patterns
Sample:
As far as I am concerned, a great scientist should be determined. For example, having overcome some difficulties in the US, Qian returned to China in 1955, when China was poor and its rocket science was undeveloped. His determination allowed him to take on the challenge despite the absence of talents or experts in the field, laying the foundation for China’s subsequent breakthroughs in aerospace.
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Work in pairs and evaluate your partner’s text based on the requirements for “SCL”.
Evaluating
The Checklist of “SCL” Evaluation Criteria
Does the text include a quality and supporting facts? No Yes
none
Does the text include essential elements of a story? <3elements ≥3elements
Does the text apply any useful sentence patterns to story-writing? 1 pattern ≥2 patterns
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Scientific spirits enable us to
shine in our own fields.
爱国精神
Patriotism
创新精神
Innovation
奉献精神
Dedication
协同精神
Collaboration
育人精神
Educational
Commitment
求实精神
Pragmatism
Assignment
Correct mistakes in your writing and polish it with more useful sentence patterns.
Required:
Optional 2:
Produce another argument by quoting the scientist you admire the most .
Homework
Optional 1:
Produce another argument after learning the text about Stephen Hawking.
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