内容正文:
Symbols of China
Unit 10
Reading 阅读课
Section B 1a~1e
鲁教版
Learning Objectives
After the class, you will ...
能够理解并提取关于中国地理特征(方位、面积、气候)、民族人口、传统文化(春节)、名胜古迹和主要河流湖泊的说明性信息。
能够掌握说明文的关键词汇和短语(如:located in, experience, wealthy, natural resources, be known as, symbol of 等)。
能够独立完成1c的填空、1d的判断正误和1e的配对任务,积累说明文阅读经验。
掌握说明文阅读策略:扫读(Scanning)获取时间、数字等具体信息;略读(Skimming)把握段落大意;熟练运用教材提示的 “记笔记(Taking notes)” 策略,将零散信息结构化。
contents
1
2
3
Lead-in
Pre-reading
While-reading
4
Post-reading
5
Summary & Homework
Lead-in
Step 1
文化导入,引出主题
1. Look and say
Look at these pictures. How much do you know about them? What do they remind you of?
They remind me of China.
red-crowned crane
china
The Yellow River
the national flag of the People’s Republic of China
Tian'anmen Square
The Yangtze River
China is a great country. It has many symbols. But what do these symbols tell us exactly? Today, we are going to read a passage to find the answers.
What do symbols tell us?
Pre-reading
Step 2
读前预测,策略准备
2. Try to predict before reading.
Read the first line of the passage and guess what it is talking about.
China is a great country.
geography
culture
natural beauties
... ...
history
Read the first line of the passage and guess what it is talking about.
2. Try to predict before reading.
阅读策略指导(Taking notes)
Taking notes: Write down important points while reading. Taking notes can help you remember what you have learned.
While-reading
Step 3
文本探究,分层阅读
Read the passage and write down what it talks about China.
3. Fast reading
China is a great country
Location & Climate
Population & Language
History & Culture
Famous Symbols
Rivers & Lakes
Conclusion
4. Careful reading
Location
&
Climate
• Location: _______________________________________
• Climates: _______________________________________
• Region: ________________________________________
Read again and complete the mind map of each para.
China is a great country
China is a great country. How much do you know about her?
China is located in the east of Asia, on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. Because of the different climate zones and her large and complex geography, the climates in China differ from place to place. In the north, people experience a cold winter. In the south, however, it's much warmer or it's hot all year round.
East of Asia / On the west coast of the Pacific Ocean
Different / Differ from place to place
Northern / Southern parts
4. Careful reading
• Size: _______________________________________
• Ethnic Groups: _______________________________
• Official Language:_____________________________
Read again and complete the mind map of each para.
China is a great country
China is the third largest country worldwide, next only to Russia and Canada. There are 56 ethnic groups in China. The official language of China is Standard Chinese. China has rich natural resources, colourful cultural heritage, and diverse customs.
The third largest in the world
56 (ethnic groups)
Standard Chinese
Population
&
Language
4. Careful reading
• History: _______________________________________
• Festival: _______________________________
Read again and complete the mind map of each para.
China is a great country
China is an ancient country with great culture and about 5,000 years of history. The Spring Festival, an ancient festival, also enjoys thousands of years' history. Today, people still celebrate this traditional festival. They go back home to get together with their families every year during the festival.
About 5,000 years
The Spring Festival (ancient festival, get together with families)
History
&
Culture
4. Careful reading
Read again and complete the mind map of each para.
China is a great country
China has lots of famous symbols, such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Five Great Mountains, pandas, peony, and so on. The Forbidden City in Beijing was the palace for 24 emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. The precious collections in it attract so many tourists. Pandas are the most popular animal in China. They are also one of the favourite animals among the Chinese people. The largest nature park for pandas is in Sichuan Province. The flower peony is regarded as the symbol of prosperity. It was much praised by the poets of the Tang Dynasty.
• Buildings: _______________________________________
• Animals: _______________________________________
• Flowers: ________________________________________
the Forbidden City, the Great Wall
pandas — the most popular animal in China
peony — is regarded as the symbol of prosperity
Famous
Symbols
4. Careful reading
Read again and complete the mind map of each para.
China is a great country
China also has many well-known lakes, such as Qinghai Lake, West Lake, Dongting Lake, and Poyang Lake. The Qinghai Lake is the largest saltwater lake in China. Among the rivers in China, the Yangtze River and the Yellow River are quite familiar to Chinese people. These two great rivers not only are popular, but also have special meanings. The Yangtze River, also known as the Golden Waterway, is the longest river in China. The Yellow River is called the Mother River by all Chinese people.
• Lakes: _______________________________________
• Rivers: _______________________________________
Qinghai Lake, West Lake, Dongting Lake, and Poyang Lake
the Yangtze River and the Yellow River
Rivers
&
Lakes
Read the text again and complete the sentences.
4. Careful reading
① China has rich _______________, colourful _______________, and various ___________.
② The climates in different regions in China are not the same because of _________________________________________.
③ ______ is seen as the most famous animal in China.
④ In ______________, people can find the largest park for pandas.
⑤ Peony is a symbol of ___________ in China.
natural resources
cultural heritage
customs
the different climate zones and her large and complex geography
Panda
Sichuan Province
prosperity
Read the text again and circle T for true or F for false.
4. Careful reading
① China is located in the west of Asia, on the east coast of the Pacific Ocean. T F
② China has 56 ethnic groups. T F
③ The most famous animal in China is the tiger. T F
④ The longest river in China is the Yellow River. T F
⑤ Peony was much praised by the poets in the Song Dynasty. T F
east
west
panda
The Yangtze River
Tang
Post-reading
Step 4
深度思考,结构整合
① Now, after reading and learning, why do we call the Yellow River "the Mother River"?
5. Discuss in groups.
Because it is the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization. Just like a mother takes care of her children, the Yellow River has nourished the land and people for thousands of years. It has given life to our country.
② What do these symbols tell us? How do you feel after reading this passage?
5. Discuss in groups.
These symbols tell us that China is not only huge in size and population, but also has a 5,000-year history, beautiful natural landscapes, and colorful traditional customs. They show the great spirit and wisdom of the Chinese nation.
After reading this passage, I feel deeply proud of our motherland. I also realize that we should do our best to protect and pass on our precious traditional culture.
Summary & Homework
Step 6
课堂总结 与 分层作业
6. Summary
Geography & Population
• Location: East Asia
• Area: 3rd largest
• Climate: Different
• People: 56 ethnic groups
Famous Places & Animals:
• Places: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Mountains
•Animals: Panda (most famous)
• Flower: Peony (symbol of prosperity)
History & Culture
•History: 5,000 years
• Festival: Spring Festival (get together)
Rivers & Lakes
• Lakes: Qinghai Lake (largest saltwater)
• Rivers: Yangtze River (Golden Waterway) / Yellow River (Mother River)
China is a great country
13. Homework
基础型(必做): 大声朗读并背诵核心词汇(如:located in, be known as, symbol of, natural resources);完成1c、1d、1e的英语书写订正。
拓展型(选做/微写作衔接): 请运用本课结构(地理/人口/文化/名胜),模仿课文,写一篇 60词左右的小短文,向外国朋友介绍你的家乡(或你所在的城市),要求至少写出一个“家乡的文化符号”。
Thank you~
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