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Unit 2 Wildlife Protection
Section 1 Listening and Speaking
Lead-in
[Recognize the animals and match the pictures to the related events.]
The great auk(大海雀) was once widely distributed along the North Atlantic coast, but became extinct in 1844 due to extensive hunting by humans for its meat, eggs, and feathers.
The dodo(渡渡鸟) was a large, flightless bird native to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. It became extinct in 1681 due to human hunting and habitat destruction.
The Chinese paddlefish(长江白鲟), an endemic(地方特有的) and rare species of fish, became completely extinct in 2022 due to excessive human fishing and water pollution.
The Tasmanian wolf(袋狼)was once widespread across Australia and New Guinea, but was hunted to extinction in 1936 after humans mistakenly identified it as a threat to sheep.
The quagga(斑驴), native to southern Africa, became extinct in 1883 due to excessive hunting by humans for its hides and meat.
Listening part
Exercise 1
[Before listening, please answer the questions below based on the text provided]
1. Based on the given text, title, and illustration, what main theme might the audio mention?
A. Air pollution B. Nature protection C. Wildlife habitat
2. What content might be mentioned in the audio? Use the given words to fill in the blanks!
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impacts current state extinction global perspective natural conservation
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The _______ of wildlife survival and the ______ of human activities upon them, alongside a call for ________.
Exercise 2
[Listen to the first part and fill in the blanks in the picture above.]
[Listen to the second part and answer the questions!]
1. How many elephants are killed on average every day? ______
2. What did Prince William say about China?
-China can become a(an) ___________ in wildlife protection.
3. What does “Change begins with you” mean?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Speaking and sharing part
Exercise 3
[Choose one of the endangered animals given below, and draw a poster to make a call for protection. Share your works with your partner, and elaborate your inspiration briefly.]
The animals I am concerned about:___________
Their current state of survival:_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
The problems they face:_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
What we/they wish to say to humankind:___________________________________
____________________________________
When the buying stops, the killing can too.
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Unit 2 Wildlife Protection
Section 1 Listening and Speaking
The theme of this Unit is the balance between human-beings and the nature, as well as the protection towards the wildlife. In this Unit, students are required to develop their spirit of natural caring, promote their awareness of harmonious coexistence between human and animals, handle the ability of expressing their own opinions and ideas about wildlife protection.
Teaching objectives:
1. Be able to discern the meaning expressed in a text and accurately grasp the information conveyed by it.
1. Understand the survival status and challenges faced by endangered wildlife.
2. Understand various strategies and methods for protecting endangered wildlife, and be able to independently consider appropriate approaches.
1. Comprehend the rich information, ideas, and emotions conveyed through textual and non-textual resources.
2. Develop foundational skills in analyzing poster content and creating simple posters.
3. Cultivate the ability to think critically and solve problems, fostering students' capacity for innovative thinking.
Teaching focus:
1. Guide students to accurately express their views and suggestions on nature conservation.
2. Assist students in reading, analyzing, and creating posters to effectively convey visual information through them.
Teaching process:
Teaching Activities
Notes
Time
Lead-in
Recognize the animals and match the pictures to the related events.
-What can we learn about the animals through the connections?
Read about the timeline for the extinction of Endangered Animals.
-How do you feel about the timeline?
Teacher writes some key words on the blackboard.
5min
Pre-listening
Exercise 1
Predict the content based on the textbook's titles, paragraphs, and pictures before listening.
3min
While-listening
Exercise 2
Listen to the text and fill in the blanks.
Exercise 3
Listen again and finish the questions.
Students are required to share his/her opinion.
12min
Post-listening
Read the example poster created by AI, analyze the information and main element.
3min
Choose one of the endangered animal and create your own poster for it, then try to write a short essay to introduce your idea.
10min
Share the poster you create on the stage.
7min
Assignment
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Unit 2
Wildlife Protection
Section 1 Listening and Speaking
Lead-in [Do You Know About Us?]
Species name:
Distribution area:
Year of extinction:
Reasons for extinction:
The quagga
southern Africa
1883
being hunted by human
Lead-in [Do You Know About Us?]
Species name:
Distribution area:
Year of extinction:
Reasons for extinction:
The Chinese paddlefish
China
2022
human fishing and water pollution
Lead-in [Do You Know About Us?]
Species name:
Distribution area:
Year of extinction:
Reasons for extinction:
The dodo
Indian Ocean
1681
human hunting and
habitat destruction
Lead-in [Do You Know About Us?]
Species name:
Distribution area:
Year of extinction:
Reasons for extinction:
The Tasmanian wolf
Australia and New Guinea
1936
human hunting
Lead-in [Do You Know About Us?]
Species name:
Distribution area:
Year of extinction:
Reasons for extinction:
The great auk
the North Atlantic coast
1844
human hunting
Lead-in
1. What do these animals have in common?
2. Based on these facts and the video we've just watched, what are your thoughts?
They have all become extinct.
Their extinction was caused by human activity.
Wildlife is facing harsh survival conditions, which makes it vital that we raise awareness about protecting wild animals.
Listening part [Prediction]
The Clock
Listening part [Fill in the blanks!]
wildlife
loss
protect
Listening part [Answer the questions!]
1.How many elephants are killed on average every day? ______
2.What did Prince William say about China?
-China can become a(an) ___________ in wildlife protection.
3.What does “Change begins with you” mean? [Discussion]
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global leader
-We must change ourselves first instead of waiting for others to change; We must want to BE the change we want to see in the world.
Speaking and sharing part
[Choose one of the endangered animals given below, and draw a poster to make a call for protection. Share your works with your partner, and elaborate your inspiration briefly.]
Thank you for your listening!
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