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Unit 2
Inspiring People
Section B 3a-3d
Let’s talk.
The stars shine brightly, but Confucius is the one I admire most. He was a great teacher in Chinese history. Who do you admire? Why?
I admire Mozi.
Wondermother
Wonder mother
Wondermother
Wondermother
Wondermother
Let’s talk.
Who is Mozi?
Why do you admire him?
Mozi was a great ________, ________ and ________.
He lived in the Warring States Period and wanted to stop ______.
He believed in ______________ and peace among states.
thinker
wars
universal love
soldier
inventor
Let’s read and match.
Introduction
(who)
Background
(when / where)
Deeds/Beliefs
(what / how)
Influence
(Why)
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3
4
Confucius
Our school is creating a new Wall of Fame and taking online suggestions. I admire Mozi and would like to recommend him. So I’ve written a post.
Let’s read.
thinker
Warring States
peace
states should avoid attacking one another
live on
hear the message of peace and love
Who?
Where / When?
What / How?
Why?
Mozi, a great _________
China, during the _______________ Period
Tried to bring ______________________________
Believed __________________________________
His ideas _________________________________
People need to _____________________________
An inspiring person
3b Complete the chant using the information from the post.
Let’s read.
Read para 2 and answer questions.
When did Mozi live?
What happened at that period?
What did Mozi do?
Mozi lived during the Warring States Period.
Time & Place
Problems
Many kingdoms were fighting each other.
The common people were always hurt.
He spent his life trying to bring peace.
Hero’s Response
Let’s read.
His idea of love was one reason that Mozi wanted peace. It was important to him that everyone should show the same kindness and care to everyone else, whether they were family, friends, or strangers. He also believed states should avoid attacking one another.
Read Para. 3.
Find out the topic sentence.
Find out the supporting details.
His idea of love
everyone should show the same kindness and care
avoid attacking one another
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Let’s talk.
One of the most inspiring people in ... is …
It is said that…
He / She lived during .... Back then, ...
He wanted to …
He / She believed that ... /
It was important to him / her that ...
Though ... lived more than ... years ago, his / her ideas live on. Now more than ever, we need ...
Please say something about Mozi.
Let’s prepare.
First, get information from books, the Internet, newspapers, and other sources. We can even interview the person directly or other people to learn more.
I admire Confucius and I want to recommend him. What should I do to make a good recommendation?
单元有一个隐形的内容,就是获得信息的方式,从自身,从同龄人,采访家人,翻阅报纸书籍,上网等等手段,读思课对话中页提到了看书查资料这一项。名人离我们的世界还是有一定距离,需要查找资料才可以。老师在本课时前可以先让学生查找相关资料。
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Let’s think.
Who is this person?
When and where did he / she live?
What did he / she do? What did he / she believe?
Why is he / she still important today? What can we learn?
Second, answer the questions. Clarify the structure of the article.
I get information from books. Then what should I do?
Let’s think.
One of the most inspiring people in ______________ is ____________. It is said _____________________
____________________________.
Who is this person? Why is he / she inspiring?
Confucius, great thinker, teacher
One of the most inspiring people in ... is …
It is said that…
Chinese history
Confucius
that he was a great thinker and teacher
My inspiring role model:
Let’s think.
He lived in_________________________. Back then, ________________________.
He wanted to _________________________.
When and where did he / she live?
Spring and Autumn Period, wars, bring peace and order to society
He / She lived during ....
Back then...
He wanted to …
the Spring and Autumn Period
China was divided and at war
My inspiring role model:
bring peace and order to society
Let’s think.
He believed that everyone deserves ________________________. He ___________________. It was important to him that rulers should ___________________ to the common people.
What did he / she do?
What did he / she believe?
3000 students, deserve education, good treatment
show kindness and care
He / She believed that ... /
It was important to him / her that ...
taught 3,000 students
education and good treatment
show kindness and care
My inspiring role model:
Let’s think.
Though _________ lived more than 2,500 years ago, his ideas about ____________________ live on. Now more than ever, we should __________
__________________________.
Why is he / she still important today? What can we learn?
kindness and learning , be kind, keep learning
Though ... lived more than ... years ago, his / her ideas live on.
Now more than ever, we need ...
kindness and learning
Confucius
be kind and keep learning
My inspiring role model:
Let’s think.
What kind of person was he / she?
What famous words did he / she say?
Is there an interesting story about him / her?
What else can we write about to recommend?
Let me think.
Let’s think.
What kind of person was he/she?
( patient / kind /strict / It was … of / for him to … )
It was kind of him to care for his students, and it was strict of him to expect good manners.
What famous words did he / she say?
Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.
己所不欲,勿施于人。
吾日三省吾身。
学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。
Learning without thinking leads to confusion. Thinking without learning leads to danger.
I examine myself three times a day.
The personality of my inspiring role model:
The words my inspiring role model said:
Let’s think.
Once, a child _______ him many clever questions. Instead of ____________, he _______ the child and _______, “Even a child can _______ my teacher.”
Is there an interesting or meaningful story about him / her?
asked
praised
said
be
be, praise, ask, say, get angry
getting angry
表达客观事实、历史影响、现实意义 —— 一般现在时
描述人物生平、过去发生的事情 —— 一般过去时
A story of my inspiring role model :
Let’s write.
Confucius is one of the most inspiring people in Chinese history. But in fact, above all, he was a great thinker and teacher.
He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period, when many states were fighting against each other. The common people suffered a lot from wars, and Confucius wanted to bring peace and order to society.
Confucius believed that everyone deserved a good education, no matter whether they were rich or poor. He had over 3,000 students. His core teaching was about kindness. He famously said, “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.” It was wise of him to remind people that respect and care should be shown to everyone. He also believed that rulers should govern with virtue. It was important to him that the people should come first.
His ideas influenced China for over 2,000 years. Though he died more than 2,500 years ago, his ideas still live on. Now more than ever, we need his message of kindness and harmony to build a better world. Confucius inspires me to be a better person and never stop learning.
Look at my post about Confucius.
Let’s write.
Yuan Longping — Father of Hybrid Rice
Yuan Longping is one of the most inspiring scientists in modern China. He is known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice" and devoted his whole life to fighting hunger.
He lived during a time when many Chinese people suffered from food shortages. To him, this had to change, so he spent decades researching better rice in the fields. He believed that science could feed the people, and he worked tirelessly to prove it. He once said, "My lifelong dream is to keep all people away from hunger."
Though he passed away in 2021, his spirit lives on. His work has fed millions of people not only in China but also around the world. Now more than ever, we need his spirit of dedication and hard work. When I feel like giving up on my studies, I think of Yuan Longping — he never stopped, and that encourages me to keep trying.
My Mother — My Greatest Inspiration
My mother is one of the most inspiring people in my life. She is not a famous scientist or a great leader, but a common person who works hard every day to support our family.
She grew up in a poor village during a time when many girls had no chance to go to school. But she never gave up her dream of education. She studied by herself at night after working in the fields all day. Through her efforts, she finally became a teacher and changed her life.
It was important to her that knowledge could change one's fate. She always tells me, "Study hard, not for me, but for your own future." Her determination and love for me encourage me to be a better person.
Though she is just an ordinary person, her spirit inspires me deeply. When I face difficulties in my studies, I think of my mother — she never gave up, so I won't either.
Let’s write.
3c Research a person in this unit or any other person that you find inspiring.
Make notes in a chart like the one above.
Who?
Where / When?
What / How?
Why?
An inspiring person
One of the most inspiring people in ... is …
It is said that…
He / She lived during .... Back then ...
He wanted to …
He / She believed that ... /
It was important to him / her that ...
Though ... lived more than ... years ago, his / her ideas live on. Now more than ever, we need ...
Let’s write.
3d Use your notes to write a post about the person you find inspiring.
Self-Question Yes / No
Do I have 4 clear paragraphs? □
Does the opening use "one of the most inspiring..."? □
Does the background use "... lived during ..., when ..."? □
Did I include a famous quote from the person? □
Did I use past tense for life events and present tense for present influence? □
Does the ending include "Though... lived... years ago, his/her ideas live on" and "Now more than ever, we need..."? □
Did I use "It was + adjective + of him/her to..."? □
Did I use "It was important to him/her that..."?
语言能力 运用目标句型(I admire... / It was + adj. + of/for...)口头和书面介绍人物
开篇引入 ... is one of the most inspiring people in ... history.
It is said that ...
背景描述 He / She lived during ..., when ...
At that time, ...
事迹 / 信念 He / She spent his / her life doing ...
He / She believed that ...
His / Her idea of ... was that ...
影响与评价 Though ... lived more than ... years ago, his / her ideas live on.
I think he / she is still a great inspiration because ...
结语升华 Now more than ever, we need to ...
Let’s learn from ... and ...
Let’s check ourselves.
核心素养 我能
语言能力 能够运用三种结构,从“人品评价”和“事件评价”两个维度,对人物进行准确、得体的描述与评价
思维品质 通过对比 of / for / that 三种结构的异同,归纳其使用规律,建构语法知识体系
文化意识 通过张骞(丝绸之路)和维克多·雨果等人物,感受中西方文化交流与人类共同的精神追求
学习能力 能利用“品质-人物对照表”等学习工具,主动调用已有知识完成新任务
Let’s check ourselves.
基础作业:
完成今日写作练习。
提升作业:
根据同伴反馈修改作文,定稿后粘贴在榜样墙上。
拓展作业:
录制一段1分钟英文演讲,介绍自己的人物,上传至班级群。
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