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7A Unit 4
The Earth
Section 1 Reading: The amazing planet
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the solar system
the Sun
the Earth
clouds
land
the sea
Pre-reading:How much do you know about the Earth?
The Earth
the Sun
the sea
land
clouds
the solar system
What words will you use to describe the Earth?
What does the writer think of the Earth?
Do you agree?How can you tell it’s amazing?
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While-reading: skim the text and put the pictures back.
picture 1
picture 4
picture 3
picture 2
Task 1
To show the Earth is “amazing”, what does the writer mainly talk
about in each paragraph?
Places
on Earth
Plants
on Earth
Animals
on Earth
Home to people
Introduction
Scanning: What sentences make you feel amazed?
The topic sentence of a paragraph introduces the main idea. It is usually at the beginning or the end of the paragraph.
Task 2
Places
on Earth
very _______
_______ cold
Examples:
areas near the ________
Examples:
the __________ Poles
fields and m________
highest mountain:
_______
forests and deserts
rivers and s____
the deepest part:
_______
hot
freezing
equator
North and South
ountains
eas
>8,800 meters
>10,000 meters
The Earth is amazing because it has
beautiful places!
Task 3 Read paragraph 2 and finish the blank
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the tallest trees: _______
the smallest plant= _______
Plants
on Earth
> 100 meters
a grain of rice
The Earth is amazing because
it has wonderful plants!
Task 4 Read paragraph 3 and finish the blank
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Where do animals live on Earth?
tigers and lions
on land
birds
in the wide open sky
big blue whales and amazing fish
in the sea
Task 5 Read paragraph 4 and answer questions
The Earth is amazing because
it has lovely animals!
2. What should we do to our home-the Earth?
We should explore, learn about and take care of our home.
1. What things does the Earth provide for us?
The Earth provides us with all the things we need, such as food, water, air and energy.
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Task 6 Read paragraph 4 and answer questions
The Earth is amazing because it is
our home!
The Earth is amazing because it has
many beautiful places!
The Earth is amazing because
it has wonderful plants!
The Earth is amazing because
it has lovely animals!
The Earth is amazing because it is
our home!
Places
Plants
Some are ______. Some are ______. There are ______.
The highest ______ is ______.
The deepest ______ is ______.
Animals
People
Some live _______________.
Other animals enjoy ____________.
______ call the sea __________.
It provides us with ______. It is our ______ and the only ______.
The tallest trees can ______.
The smallest plant is ______.
Post-reading: Task 7 Retell the text with your partner.
The
amazing
planet
再分类, natural environment;
living things
Task 8 Discuss in group of 4 and make a report.
How can we show our care for our planet?
Student 1
give advice on protecting “places”
Student 2
give advice on protecting plants
Student 4
give advice on saving resources
Student 3
give advice on protecting animals
Make a report
Task 8 Discuss in group of 4 and make a report.
How can we show our care for our planet?
Student 1
make a report
Student 2
give advice on protecting places
Student 3
give advice on protecting plants and animals
Student 4
give advice on saving energy
【Useful sentence patterns】
Student 1: reporter
The Earth is an amazing planet! We should show our care for it.
People pour waste water into the sea. We should__________________________.
People throw away rubbish everywhere on the land. We should__________________. ________________________________________________________(your ideas).
Many wonderful plants and lovely animals are in danger now. It is useful to ____________________________. People kill animals for their fur. ____________
________________________.
_________________________________________________________(your ideas)
The Earth provides us with air, food and water. To save water, we should_______.To clean the air,we can__________________.
_________________________________________________________(your ideas).
【Group assessment】How well did other groups do in protecting the Earth?
I like their report because ___________________________________________.
【Homework】
Compulsory
① Finish Reading comprehension 1,2 and Vocabulary practice on Page 54-55 in your textbook.
② Retell the article with the help of the mind map by audio.
Optional
①Make a poster about how to protect the Earth.
② Think:What will happen if we can’t survive on the Earth?
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Thanks for listening!
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