Unit 1 Assessing Your Progress（以读促写课讲义）英语人教版选择性必修第二册

本讲义聚焦“科学与科学家”主题的以读促写，通过问题链导入激活主题认知，Pre-writing环节结合词汇语境应用、科学家品质分析及表语从句语法学习搭建写作基础，While Writing通过头脑风暴整合单元知识并进行写作实践与互评，Post Writing与Homework实现反思巩固，构建输入-内化-输出-反思的完整学习支架。 该资料亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如问题链引导学生分析科学家品质提升批判性思维，表语从句语法发现活动通过例句分析增强语言表达准确性。课中同伴互评和小组项目促进协作学习，课后作业与自我反思助力学生查漏补缺，有效发展学习能力与学科核心素养。

Unit 1 Assessing Your Progress （以读促写课讲义） 目录 1. Lead in 2. Pre-writing 3. While Writing 4. Post Writing 5. Homework 1. Lead in 一、问题链导入 Look at the title of this section: "Assessing Your Progress" Discuss in pairs: 1.What do you think are the most important qualities of a scientist? 2.Do you think every child is born a scientist? Why or why not? 3.Look at the quote from Carl Sagan in the passage:"Every child starts out as a scientist." Do you agree? Why? 二、图片/名言激活 Read the quote at the beginning of this unit again: "To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle requires a creative imagination and marks real advance in science." — Albert Einstein & Leopold Infeld Question: According to this quote, what is the most important thing for scientific progress? 2. Pre-Writing Activity 1: Complete the Passage (Vocabulary in Context) Read the passage and complete it with the correct forms of the words in the box. Words: brilliant · solid · microscope · finding · contradictory · gift · astronomer · theory The scientist's main task is to discover how things work in the universe. But few scientists have placed themselves under the ① ________. So even though the ② ________ scientific method, which mainly includes hypotheses, data collection, and statistical analysis, is written down, the method by which scientists come to ③ ________ conclusions is hard to identify. Two of the essential qualities a scientist needs to have seem to be curiosity and creativity. People who are curious usually have a mixture of seemingly ④ ________ desires: They are looking for originality and yet they also want everything in its proper place. To settle the conflict between statistics and ⑤ ________, scientists often have to be creative, and think outside the box—approach the problem from different directions. They must have a vivid imagination and a strong intuition in order for new ⑥ ________ to be made. It echoes something the ⑦ ________ Carl Sagan once said. He believes that every child "starts out as a scientist" and every child is ⑧ ________ with the "sense of wonder and awe". Activity 2: Identify Key Qualities of a Scientist Read the passage again and fill in the table: Quality mentioned in the passage What it means (in your own words) 1. ______________________________ _________________________________ 2. ______________________________ _________________________________ 3. ______________________________ _________________________________ 4. ______________________________ _________________________________ Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks (Predicative Clauses) Complete each blank with a suitable word that introduces a predicative clause. Science is simply ① ________ you can do. And doing science makes you a scientist! So, what do scientists do? Actually, what matters is not only ② ________ they observe in the world around them and what questions they ask, but also ③ ________ they use evidence or data to answer the questions. They identify useful data and take new measurements. Some of the key issues that scientists face are ④ ________ calculations they do and ⑤ ________ they analyse their data to draw conclusions about the questions they ask. The final issue, which many believe to be the most important, is ⑥ ________ they need to communicate their results. This is ⑦ ________ they want everyone to benefit from their work! It seems ⑧ ________ science is all around us. You see, by doing science, scientists get a better understanding of the world around them and share that understanding with the whole world. Activity 4: Language Discovery — What is a Predicative Clause? Look at the sentences from the passage and observe the predicative clauses: Sentence Predicative Clause What does it follow? Science is simply what you can do. what you can do the linking verb "is" What matters is not only what they observe. It seems that science is all around us. The final issue is that they need to communicate. Rule: A predicative clause (表语从句) is a clause that follows a linking verb (be, seem, look, appear, become, etc.) and tells us more about the subject. Common introductory words for predicative clauses: Word Use that states a fact what means "the thing(s) that" how means "the way in which" why gives a reason whether/if expresses a choice or doubt when/where gives time/place 3. While Writing Activity 5: Brainstorming — What Have We Learned from This Unit? Work in groups. Complete the table below with ideas from the whole unit. Category What I Have Learned Example / Detail A. Famous Scientists 1. _________________ He defeated cholera in 1854 London. 2. Qian Xuesen _______________________________ 3. _________________ Studied the big bang theory; challenged Hoyle. 4. Carl Sagan _______________________________ B. Qualities of a Great Scientist 1. curiosity Always asking "why" questions 2. _________________ Thinking of new ideas and new ways 3. determination _______________________________ 4. _________________ Willing to challenge old theories 5. honesty _______________________________ C. Scientific Method 1. find a problem Snow: found cholera was killing people 2. _________________ "What causes cholera?" 3. think of a method _______________________________ 4. collect data Snow marked deaths on a map 5. _________________ Analysed where deaths happened 6. draw a conclusion _______________________________ D. Science and Daily Life 1. Science helps us _______________ Example: clean water prevents cholera. 2. Science encourages us to _______________ Example: questioning old beliefs. 3. Science is _______________ "Science is simply what you can do." Activity 6: Writing Practice — Reflect on What You Have Learned Write a short passage (about 100-120 words) reflecting on what you have learned about science and scientists in this unit. Use the questions below to guide you. Try to include at least TWO predicative clauses in your writing. Guiding questions:1.What is science in your opinion? 2.What did you learn about famous scientists like John Snow, Qian Xuesen, or Stephen Hawking? 3.What qualities do scientists need to have? 4.Why is scientific research important? Useful sentence starters: Science is simply ... What I have learned from this unit is that ... My understanding is that ... It seems that ... What matters most is ... The reason is that ... Exchange your draft with a partner. Use the checklist below to review. Checklist Yes No Comments Does the writer explain what science is? ☐ ☐ Does the writer mention at least two scientists from the unit? ☐ ☐ Does the writer list at least three qualities of a great scientist? ☐ ☐ Does the writer include at least TWO predicative clauses? ☐ ☐ Are the predicative clauses used correctly? ☐ ☐ Does the writing have a clear structure (introduction, body, conclusion)? ☐ ☐ 4. Post Reading Activity 8: Self-Reflection — What Did I Learn? Complete the following reflection questions honestly. Reflection Question Your Answer 1. What new ideas did you learn about science and scientists from this unit? 2. What new vocabulary and structures did you learn? 3. How well can you use predicative clauses now? (1-5) 4. Do you think the "asking questions" strategy was useful? Why? 5. What problems did you have in this unit? How did you solve them? 6. Overall, I thought this unit was: (circle one) inspiring / interesting / so-so / difficult Activity 9: Project — Think Outside the Box (From Page 11) In groups, create an unusual invention! Use the example on page 11 as a model. Step Task Person Responsible 1 Choose an invention idea Group discussion 2 Brainstorm how and why it is useful Group discussion 3 Write down ideas for the invention Writer 4 Make props and pictures Artist(s) 5 Present the product to the class Presenter 5. Homework Option 1: Vocabulary Consolidation Use the correct form of the words to complete the sentences. (brilliant · solid · microscope · finding · contradictory · gift · astronomer · theory) 1.Einstein was a ________ scientist whose ideas changed the world. 2.Galileo was a famous ________ who studied the stars and planets. 3.The scientist's latest ________ showed that the new drug was effective. 4.There were two ________ opinions about how the disease spread. 5.She has a natural ________ for languages. 6.The experiment provided ________ evidence to support their hypothesis. 7.Darwin's ________ of evolution changed biology forever. 8.A ________ is an instrument used to see very small objects. Option 2: Grammar Practice — Predicative Clauses Complete each sentence with a suitable predicative clause. My opinion is that ________________________________________________. The most important thing for a scientist is that ________________________. What I admire about John Snow is ___________________________________. The reason why I like science is that __________________________________. It seems that ____________________________________________________. What we have learned from this unit is that _____________________________. 14 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Assessing Your Progress （以读促写课讲义） 目录 1. Lead in 2. Pre-writing 3. While Writing 4. Post Writing 5. Homework 1. Lead in 一、问题链导入 Look at the title of this section: "Assessing Your Progress" Discuss in pairs: 1.What do you think are the most important qualities of a scientist? Free answers from students. 2.Do you think every child is born a scientist? Why or why not? Free answers from students. 3.Look at the quote from Carl Sagan in the passage:"Every child starts out as a scientist." Do you agree? Why? 答案: Yes, because children are naturally curious and always ask "why" questions. 二、图片/名言激活 Read the quote at the beginning of this unit again: "To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle requires a creative imagination and marks real advance in science." — Albert Einstein & Leopold Infeld Question: According to this quote, what is the most important thing for scientific progress? 答案: Creative imagination / asking new questions / looking at old problems from a new angle. 2. Pre-Writing Activity 1: Complete the Passage (Vocabulary in Context) Read the passage and complete it with the correct forms of the words in the box. Words: brilliant · solid · microscope · finding · contradictory · gift · astronomer · theory The scientist's main task is to discover how things work in the universe. But few scientists have placed themselves under the ① ________. So even though the ② ________ scientific method, which mainly includes hypotheses, data collection, and statistical analysis, is written down, the method by which scientists come to ③ ________ conclusions is hard to identify. Two of the essential qualities a scientist needs to have seem to be curiosity and creativity. People who are curious usually have a mixture of seemingly ④ ________ desires: They are looking for originality and yet they also want everything in its proper place. To settle the conflict between statistics and ⑤ ________, scientists often have to be creative, and think outside the box—approach the problem from different directions. They must have a vivid imagination and a strong intuition in order for new ⑥ ________ to be made. It echoes something the ⑦ ________ Carl Sagan once said. He believes that every child "starts out as a scientist" and every child is ⑧ ________ with the "sense of wonder and awe". 答案: Blank Answer ① microscope ② solid ③ solid (or brilliant) ④ contradictory ⑤ theory ⑥ findings ⑦ astronomer ⑧ gifted Activity 2: Identify Key Qualities of a Scientist Read the passage again and fill in the table: Quality mentioned in the passage What it means (in your own words) 1. ______________________________ _________________________________ 2. ______________________________ _________________________________ 3. ______________________________ _________________________________ 4. ______________________________ _________________________________ 答案: Quality What it means curiosity having a strong desire to learn and know things creativity thinking of new and original ideas vivid imagination being able to create new ideas in your mind strong intuition understanding things without needing to be told Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks (Predicative Clauses) Complete each blank with a suitable word that introduces a predicative clause. Science is simply ① ________ you can do. And doing science makes you a scientist! So, what do scientists do? Actually, what matters is not only ② ________ they observe in the world around them and what questions they ask, but also ③ ________ they use evidence or data to answer the questions. They identify useful data and take new measurements. Some of the key issues that scientists face are ④ ________ calculations they do and ⑤ ________ they analyse their data to draw conclusions about the questions they ask. The final issue, which many believe to be the most important, is ⑥ ________ they need to communicate their results. This is ⑦ ________ they want everyone to benefit from their work! It seems ⑧ ________ science is all around us. You see, by doing science, scientists get a better understanding of the world around them and share that understanding with the whole world. 答案: Blank Answer Explanation ① what predicative clause, means "the thing that" ② what predicative clause, means "the things that" ③ how predicative clause, means "the way in which" ④ what predicative clause, means "the calculations that" ⑤ how predicative clause, means "the way in which" ⑥ that predicative clause, stating a fact ⑦ because predicative clause, giving a reason ⑧ that predicative clause, stating a fact Activity 4: Language Discovery — What is a Predicative Clause? Look at the sentences from the passage and observe the predicative clauses: Sentence Predicative Clause What does it follow? Science is simply what you can do. what you can do the linking verb "is" What matters is not only what they observe. not only what they observe the linking verb "is" It seems that science is all around us. that science is all around us the linking verb "seems" The final issue is that they need to communicate. that they need to communicate the linking verb "is" Rule: A predicative clause (表语从句) is a clause that follows a linking verb (be, seem, look, appear, become, etc.) and tells us more about the subject. Common introductory words for predicative clauses: Word Use that states a fact what means "the thing(s) that" how means "the way in which" why gives a reason whether/if expresses a choice or doubt when/where gives time/place 3. While Writing Activity 5: Brainstorming — What Have We Learned from This Unit? Work in groups. Complete the table below with ideas from the whole unit. Category What I Have Learned Example / Detail A. Famous Scientists 1. _________________ He defeated cholera in 1854 London. 2. Qian Xuesen _______________________________ 3. _________________ Studied the big bang theory; challenged Hoyle. 4. Carl Sagan _______________________________ B. Qualities of a Great Scientist 1. curiosity Always asking "why" questions 2. _________________ Thinking of new ideas and new ways 3. determination _______________________________ 4. _________________ Willing to challenge old theories 5. honesty _______________________________ C. Scientific Method 1. find a problem Snow: found cholera was killing people 2. _________________ "What causes cholera?" 3. think of a method _______________________________ 4. collect data Snow marked deaths on a map 5. _________________ Analysed where deaths happened 6. draw a conclusion _______________________________ D. Science and Daily Life 1. Science helps us _______________ Example: clean water prevents cholera. 2. Science encourages us to _______________ Example: questioning old beliefs. 3. Science is _______________ "Science is simply what you can do." 答案: Category What I Have Learned Example / Detail A. Famous Scientists 1. John Snow He defeated cholera in 1854 London. 2. Qian Xuesen Father of China's aerospace; developed missiles and rockets. 3. Stephen Hawking Studied the big bang theory; challenged Hoyle. 4. Carl Sagan Believed every child starts out as a scientist. B. Qualities 1. curiosity Always asking "why" questions 2. creativity Thinking of new ideas and new ways 3. determination Never giving up even when facing difficulties 4. bravery / courage Willing to challenge old theories 5. honesty Willing to admit faults and mistakes C. Scientific Method 1. find a problem Snow: found cholera was killing people 2. ask a question "What causes cholera?" 3. think of a method Snow decided to map deaths on a map. 4. collect data Snow marked deaths on a map 5. analyse results Analysed where deaths happened 6. draw a conclusion The pump water carried cholera germs. D. Science and Daily Life 1. Science helps us live healthier lives. Example: clean water prevents cholera. 2. Science encourages us to question and think critically. Example: questioning old beliefs. 3. Science is what we can all do. "Science is simply what you can do." Activity 6: Writing Practice — Reflect on What You Have Learned Write a short passage (about 100-120 words) reflecting on what you have learned about science and scientists in this unit. Use the questions below to guide you. Try to include at least TWO predicative clauses in your writing. Guiding questions:1.What is science in your opinion? 2.What did you learn about famous scientists like John Snow, Qian Xuesen, or Stephen Hawking? 3.What qualities do scientists need to have? 4.Why is scientific research important? Useful sentence starters: Science is simply ... What I have learned from this unit is that ... My understanding is that ... It seems that ... What matters most is ... The reason is that ... 答案: What I Have Learned About Science and Scientists Through this unit, I have gained a deeper understanding of what science really is. Science is simply the way we ask questions and find answers about the world around us. What I have learned from this unit is that great scientists share many important qualities. For example, John Snow was curious and determined. He didn't accept old theories without proof. Qian Xuesen was patriotic and creative, and Stephen Hawking was brave even though he was seriously ill. The most important lesson I have learned is that being a scientist is not just about being clever. It also requires curiosity, creativity, determination, and honesty. It seems that science is all around us. By studying science, we can better understand our world and make it a better place to live. That is why I think science is so important and fascinating. Activity 7: Peer Review — Check Your Partner's Writing Exchange your draft with a partner. Use the checklist below to review. Checklist Yes No Comments Does the writer explain what science is? ☐ ☐ Does the writer mention at least two scientists from the unit? ☐ ☐ Does the writer list at least three qualities of a great scientist? ☐ ☐ Does the writer include at least TWO predicative clauses? ☐ ☐ Are the predicative clauses used correctly? ☐ ☐ Does the writing have a clear structure (introduction, body, conclusion)? ☐ ☐ 4. Post Reading Activity 8: Self-Reflection — What Did I Learn? Complete the following reflection questions honestly. Reflection Question Your Answer 1. What new ideas did you learn about science and scientists from this unit? 2. What new vocabulary and structures did you learn? 3. How well can you use predicative clauses now? (1-5) 4. Do you think the "asking questions" strategy was useful? Why? 5. What problems did you have in this unit? How did you solve them? 6. Overall, I thought this unit was: (circle one) inspiring / interesting / so-so / difficult Activity 9: Project — Think Outside the Box (From Page 11) In groups, create an unusual invention! Use the example on page 11 as a model. Step Task Person Responsible 1 Choose an invention idea Group discussion 2 Brainstorm how and why it is useful Group discussion 3 Write down ideas for the invention Writer 4 Make props and pictures Artist(s) 5 Present the product to the class Presenter 答案: Part Content Problem "Does your goldfish suffer from low self-confidence?" Solution "You can buy our new Goldfish Shark-Fin!" Testimonial "Since I bought it, my goldfish has become a new fish!" Call to Action "Buy it today! For just 999 yuan!" 5. Homework Option 1: Vocabulary Consolidation Use the correct form of the words to complete the sentences. (brilliant · solid · microscope · finding · contradictory · gift · astronomer · theory) 1.Einstein was a ________ scientist whose ideas changed the world. 2.Galileo was a famous ________ who studied the stars and planets. 3.The scientist's latest ________ showed that the new drug was effective. 4.There were two ________ opinions about how the disease spread. 5.She has a natural ________ for languages. 6.The experiment provided ________ evidence to support their hypothesis. 7.Darwin's ________ of evolution changed biology forever. 8.A ________ is an instrument used to see very small objects. 答案: 1.brilliant / gifted 2.astronomer 3.finding 4.contradictory 5.gift 6.solid 7.theory 8.microscope Option 2: Grammar Practice — Predicative Clauses Complete each sentence with a suitable predicative clause. My opinion is that ________________________________________________. The most important thing for a scientist is that ________________________. What I admire about John Snow is ___________________________________. The reason why I like science is that __________________________________. It seems that ____________________________________________________. What we have learned from this unit is that _____________________________. 答案: My opinion is that science can make our lives better. The most important thing for a scientist is that he/she should be curious and determined. What I admire about John Snow is that he used evidence to prove his theory. The reason why I like science is that it helps me understand the world. It seems that science is all around us in daily life. What we have learned from this unit is that great scientists share many important qualities. 14 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $