Unit 2 Making a Difference Understanding ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版必修第三册

该高中英语课件围绕“Ryan挖井改变世界”的故事展开，核心语言知识包括well、shortage等关键词及略读、扫读技能。课堂导入通过观看视频呈现水资源短缺问题，结合Pre-reading预测问题搭建学习支架，引导学生从“为何帮助”“如何帮助”到“影响”梳理故事脉络，形成从输入到深度理解的学习路径。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质培养，通过视频直观展示发展中国家水困境，引导学生理解人类命运共同体；设计品质匹配任务（如“坚持清洁窗户赚钱”对应determined），提升分析与价值判断能力。采用独立阅读与合作讨论结合的学习能力培养方式，学生能在语言实践中提升跨文化沟通能力，教师可借助结构化活动设计高效落实教学目标。

Book3 Unit 2 MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Well That Changed the World Learning Objectives Language Ability • Master key words: well, shortage, pump, foundation, determined, make a difference. • Skills: Skim for main ideas, scan for details. Cultural Awareness • Understand water shortage in developing countries. • Appreciate the value of helping others. Thinking Skills • Analyze Ryan's actions and qualities. • Understand the deep meaning of the title. Learning Capacity • Read independently and discuss cooperatively. • Retell the story and express personal opinions. Warm-up: Watch the short video and answer the questions. ●What problem can you see in the video? ●How do people get clean water? ●How do you feel about this situation? Pre-reading: Let's Predict! What do you think the story will be about? 1. What changed the world? A well. 2. Who built the well? ? 3. Who did he help? ? Activity1 Fast reading Task 1: Structure dividing Divide the passage into three parts and find the main idea of each part. Part 1: (para. __): ______ did Ryan want to help? Part 2: (para. ___): ______ did Ryan help? Part 3: (para.___): ___________ 2-5 6 The influence 1 Why How Task 2: Understand the title Choose the best explanation of the title. 1.The well built by Ryan solved the problem of worldwide water shortage. 2.The more wells you dig, the better the world will be. 3.The well built by Ryan encouraged more people to help make a better place. Activity2 Careful Reading Task1.Read Para 1 carefully and fill in the blanks. Why did Ryan want to help? Ryan could get clean drinking water within ___________, but some African children had to ______________________________ So Ryan decided to help. ten steps walk ten kilometres to get water every day Task2.Read Part 2(Paras. 2–5) and complete the chart. Purpose Target What did Ryan do? 1._______ in Africa. $70 $2000 2.________and3.____________for his family and neighbours. Ask for help from4.__________and 5._____________________. set up a foundation Encourage6. _______________ . 7.____________from more people. Build a well Clean the windows do gardening classmates and neighbours persuade them to donate money more people to help Attract support Which of the statements is not true ? Task3.Watch the video to answer the following question. Which of the statements is not true ? Ryan was very nervous so he left quickly. Ryan saw the finished well with his own eyes. The students in Uganda welcomed Ryan warmly. Ryan was happy to see he really had made a difference for the children. Task3.Watch the video to answer the following question. Task1Think & Share 1.What kind of person do you think Ryan is? Why? Ryan is a __________boy, because ... sympathetic（有同情心的） helpful kind-hearted intelligent brave courageous determined persistent（坚持不懈的） practical（务实的）... Post-reading 2.Match the qualities with the clues. 1. He looked across the classroom at the drinking fountain. ________ 2. Young Ryan thought, “Life is easy for me, but hard for those people. Why don’t I help?” ________ 3. He cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbours.  ____________ 4. Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn’t give up. ___________ 5. Later, Ryan’s experience led him to set up a foundation to encourage more people to help.  ________ devoted, determined, helpful, curious, hardworking 3.Work in groups and discuss What quality do you admire most in Ryan? Why? I think Ryan is ____ because ____. I admire ____ most, because ____. Summary What can we learn from Ryan? He was helpful, determined, and hard-working—qualities that made his success possible. He started with a simple goal, but his perseverance and kindness ended up changing many lives. Moral Education A small act can make a big difference. Homework Choose one of the following tasks: Basic Task Retell Ryan's story in60–80 words. Tip: Try to include key details like who, what, where, and how. Improved Task • Write 5 sentences about"My small act to help others." • Think about what small things you can do to make a difference in your own life. Thank You See You Next Time KEEP LEARNING · KEEP GROWING Lavf61.7.100 Lavf61.7.100 $here. IT meet the mom. This is your well. you're read IT ran well ended by ryan age. 烟花更来。 Why be a volunteer? Because volunteer is make a difference and can change lives. Plus you meet new people, learn new skills, take on a chAllenge, have fun, and most importantly, make a difference. Who are volunteers? They come from all backgrounds. Volunteers are working people, students, professionals, Young people, and retires. What can you do as a volunteer? 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