Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking 教案-2026-2027学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册

该教案聚焦人教版选择性必修一Unit 2“Smart Homes”主题，围绕智能家庭定义、三大核心功能及科普文章结构展开。通过小组讨论标题与图片预测内容，搭建新旧知识联系，引导学生从已知“智能设备”过渡到“智能家庭”学习。 此教案以语言能力和思维品质培养为核心，设计略读分析文本结构、扫读定位设备功能、小组批判讨论优缺点等活动，如填写功能表提升信息提取能力，摘要写作锻炼语言组织，助力学生辩证看待科技，为教师提供清晰教学路径，提升课堂效率。

人教版选择性必修一Unit 2 Reading and Thinking教案 I. Teaching Objectives 1.Knowledge Objectives Master key vocabulary: integrate, automatic, efficient, monitor, detect, warning, relevant, preference, routine, hack. Figure out the clear paragraph structure of the popular science article. Grasp three core functions of smart homes: intelligent automatic control, regular health monitoring, accident disaster prevention. 2.Ability Objectives Use skimming to generalize the main idea of each paragraph rapidly. Apply scanning to find specific details about different smart home devices. Analyze the genre features and writing techniques of popular science passages. Organize logical English expressions to share opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of smart homes. 3.Core Literacy & Emotional Objectives Realize how modern technology optimizes people’s living experience. Develop critical thinking to recognize potential risks of intelligent devices. Form a rational and objective attitude towards technological innovation. II. Key and Difficult Teaching Points 1.Key Points Sort out the overall text structure of the passage. Extract detailed information about the various functions of smart home equipment. 2.Difficult Points Summarize the typical writing features of popular science articles. Write a coherent short summary covering the full text content independently. Express balanced views on the advantages and disadvantages of smart homes in fluent English. III. Detailed Teaching Procedures Step 1 Lead-in & Pre-reading Prediction (7 mins). 1.Group Discussion Activity Divide the whole class into groups of four. Ask students to observe the title Smart Homes to Make Life Easier and the textbook picture, then discuss the two guiding questions. Question 1. What does the word “smart” mean when we describe electronic products such as smartphones. Reference Answer. A smart device can make decisions on its own without human instructions, and it is able to learn to complete tasks automatically. Question 2. What unique functions can a smart house realize that traditional houses cannot. Reference Answer. It can automatically adjust indoor temperature and switch lights on and off without manual operation. 2.Pre-reading Prediction. Invite several groups to share their guesses about the content of the text, then naturally introduce the reading task of this class. Step 2 Skimming: Analyze Text Structure & Paragraph Main Ideas (10 mins). Activity 1 Generalize Main Ideas of Each Paragraph. Students skim the full text quickly and write down the central meaning of every paragraph in simple English. Paragraph 1. A brief general introduction to the definition and basic concept of smart homes. Paragraph 2. Smart homes provide convenient all-round intelligent automatic control. Paragraph 3. Smart homes carry out continuous regular health checks for house owners. Paragraph 4. Smart homes discover hidden household dangers and avoid property losses caused by accidents. Paragraph 5. Smart home technology is not an unrealistic fantasy, but it will take many years to achieve large-scale popularization. Activity 2 Complete the Text Structure Diagram. Show the structural framework on the screen and check students’ answers together. Paragraph 1. General introduction (general statement of smart homes’ benefits). Paragraph 2–Paragraph 4. Three supporting detailed parts (intelligent controls / regular health checks / disaster prevention). Paragraph 5. Conclusion (smart technology is real but not widely used now). Step 3 Scanning: Locate Specific Detailed Information (12 mins). Students read the passage carefully and fill in the function table of smart home devices. The teacher walks around the classroom to offer timely guidance, then check all answers after students finish. Controlled Objects. Doors. Specific Functions. Automatically lock the door when residents go out. Controlled Objects. TVs & computers. Specific Functions. Power them off automatically if users forget to switch them off. Controlled Objects. Water pipes & electrical wires. Specific Functions. Detect potential faults and send related reminder information to users. Controlled Objects. Lights, favourite music & TV programmes. Specific Functions. Turn on the moment people walk through the front door. Controlled Objects. Dinners. Specific Functions. Prepare meals in advance for family members. Controlled Objects. Beds. Specific Functions. Record sleep quality and body weight every night; send warning messages to mobile phones once sleep or weight problems appear, and offer advice on healthy diets and better sleep habits. Controlled Objects. Toilets. Specific Functions. Keep tracking physical health data constantly and give early warnings about potential health problems. Supplementary Comprehension Questions for Paragraph 1. Question 1. Why does the author start the text with two questions. Answer. To attract readers’ reading interest and lead in the topic of smart homes naturally. Question 2. What does the phrase “These kinds of things” refer to in Paragraph 1. Answer. It refers to forgetting to lock the door or turn off TVs and computers. Question 3. What are the obvious differences between ordinary homes and smart homes. Ordinary homes. Waste energy easily and bring troubles like unlocked doors and forgotten electrical equipment. Smart homes. Guarantee home safety, save energy resources and create a much more comfortable living environment. Step 4 Text Analysis: Genre and Writing Techniques (6 mins). Point 1. Text Genre & Its Typical Features. This passage is a popular science article. Its main features include short, eye-catching and straightforward title; explain professional scientific concepts with daily simple language; focus on practical daily functions; adopt metaphors and examples to explain abstract technology; list real-life details to support viewpoints. Point 2. Main Writing Techniques in the text. Classification, giving examples, comparison and contrast. Point 3. Possible Publication Platforms. Science magazines, popular science books, news websites and newspaper science columns. Step 5 Group Critical Discussion (5 mins). Students discuss the two open-ended questions in groups, then volunteer to share their ideas with the whole class. Question 1. In what ways are today’s houses the prototype of future smart homes. Reference Answer. Many automatic control functions have already been applied in modern houses, such as sensor lights and intelligent air conditioners. Question 2. What are the major disadvantages brought by smart home technology. Reference Answer. System failures may cause great trouble; hackers may break into intelligent systems and steal residents’ private life information for illegal purposes. Step 6 Consolidation Task: Text Summary Writing (4 mins). 1.Task Requirement. Write a concise summary of the whole passage within 80–100 words independently. After writing, exchange drafts with deskmates to revise logical errors, grammar mistakes and redundant expressions. 2.Writing Reference Tips. Tip 1. The basic definition of a smart home. Tip 2. Three core practical advantages: intelligent automatic control, regular health monitoring, accident prevention. Tip 3. Brief mention of the hidden risks of smart home technology. Tip 4. The current development situation of smart home technology. 3.Standard Sample Summary (Teacher Reference). A smart home installs computers into building structures to realize full automatic control. It can manage lights and electronic devices, monitor people’s physical conditions through smart beds and toilets, and find hidden dangers like broken water pipes to prevent accidents. Though smart homes bring great convenience, system malfunctions and hacker invasions threaten users’ safety and privacy. Such intelligent technology is no longer a fantasy, yet it will take quite a few years to be widely equipped in ordinary new houses. IV. Blackboard Design Title. Smart Homes to Make Life Easier. Text Structure. Paragraph 1. Introduction. Paragraph 2–4. Three main functions: ① intelligent automatic control, ② regular health monitoring, ③ hidden disaster prevention. Paragraph 5. Conclusion: Real but not popularized yet. Core Vocabulary. integrate, automatic, efficient, monitor, detect, warning, hack, preference. Pros & Cons of Smart Homes. Advantages. convenient, energy-saving, safe, health-care. Disadvantages. system breakdown, privacy leakage, hacker attacks. V. Homework Assignment Retell the complete text according to the text structure chart (80–100 words). Finish a short essay (about 100 words): My Views on Smart Home Technology. Preview new vocabulary expressions of the next learning period. VI. Post-class Teaching Reflection Check whether students can quickly master the logical layout characteristics of popular science essays. Check whether students are able to independently locate detailed information by using scanning reading skills. Check whether students can express balanced critical opinions on the hidden risks of technology with complete and correct English sentences. Adjustment plan for next class. Add short video clips of real smart home products to activate students’ thinking and enrich their background knowledge. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $