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参赛教师:桂雨昕
译林版英语高一下册
2026年祁阳市优质教学资源评选活动
必修三第三单元
extended reading
Smartphone: a smart choice?
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1. find out how Alan’s life changed after he stopped using his smartphone;
2. reflect on what they would do if they had to live without a smartphone;
3. reconsider how they should use smartphones in their life;
4. design a public service advertisement calling for people to reduce their use of smartphones.
Learning objectives:
Why is it called a smartphone?
Why is it called a smartphone?
Why is it called a smartphone?
Why is it called a smartphone?
You may have lots of questions in your mind. I use my phone a lot! Don’t worry. All those questions will be answered after this lesson. Today we are going to read a blog post written by Alan and its title is
wide-ranging a_____________
pplications
a___________ to the Internet
ccess
m___________ functions
ultiple
r____________ and convenience
elaxation
The phone is SMART!
s________for information
earch
the product of t______________
echnology
Life ________ smartphones is rich and beautiful.
with beyond
B
A
A
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become a___________ to smartphones
ddicted
be a smartphone a________
ddict
Problem
Change
Reflection
Alan's blog post
Is the smartphone a smart choice?
Alan's problem
Actions Feelings
His eyes were __________ the screen whatever he did. _________ about a dead battery_________________
He would __________ his phone the moment he woke up.
He always __________ Wi-Fi connections at a new place.
glued to
reach for
asked for
stressed
running out of power
anxious
nervous
restless
absent-minded
lost/ at a loss
Let’s read
change
picking up a ______ _____
keeping a _______
going out for a ____
___________ the beauty in life
enjoying an old friend's ________
spending more time with _______
with himself
with society
with nature
Alan's change
classic novel
journal
run
appreciating
in relationships
company
parents
Let’s read
What was the result by the end of the week?
Why didn’t Alan want to turn the smartphone back on ?
Those seven days have given me a great appreciation for life beyond the screen. Real life—and real relationships—are more important to me now.
How would Alan deal with smartphone in the future?
Congratulations!
Alan's reflection
He didn’t turn his phone back on.
cut back on the amount of time spent on smartphones
Life ________ smartphones is richer and more beautiful.
with beyond
B
A
B
Alan's reflection
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Smartphone: a smart choice?
Let’s think
As a class, discuss the topic:
the advantages and disadvantages of bringing mobile phones to school?
.
Have a discussion
“advantages
disadvantages
Have a PK
advantages disadvantages
contact parents
seek help when in trouble
search for info
know more about the outside world…
be addicted to online games
lose concentration
be harmful to eyes
be too dependent on mobile phones
Let’s watch a video to explore
Let’s explore
1
Look up from your phone: live life the real way!
2
Be a master of your smartphone, not a slave!
3
Use all your senses to enjoy the beauty of life!
4
.......
5
Reach for hugs, not for your smartphone!
Individual work: Design a slogan to call for addicts to reduce smartphone use
smartphone
user
smart
phone
Homework
1. Write a essay to show your opinions on “should students bring the smartphones to school”?
2. Make preparations for the debate on “should students bring the smartphones to school”?
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