内容正文:
Symbols of China
Unit 10
Telling China's Story
Section B Project
鲁教版
Learning Objectives
After the class, you will ...
1.语言能力:能够提取袁隆平文章的关键信息;能运用丰富的形容词(如 fantastic, meaningful, inspiring)描述中国符号;能围绕所选主题创作并输出约 8-10 句连贯的英文介绍。
2. 文化意识:深刻理解袁隆平作为“中国符号”背后的奋斗精神和家国情怀;能够盘点中国在自然、文化、民俗等方面的代表性符号,增强文化自信,学会用英语讲好中国故事。
3. 思维品质:能够对零散的文化符号进行分类归纳(图表完成);能够从“具象事物”上升到“抽象精神”,阐述中国符号为何重要。
4. 学习能力:在小组合作中,能够合理分配任务(信息搜集、版面设计、演讲汇报),利用多种资源完成真实语境的表达任务。
contents
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Lead-in & Reading Input
Brainstorming & Vocabulary Bank
Project Planning
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Presentation & Peer Assessment
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Summary & Homework
Lead-in
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Reading Input
Step 1
导入与输入,激活背景
1. Look and say
Who is the most famous person connected with rice in China?
Yuan Longping 袁隆平
2. Lead in
Let’s read and tell today’s Chinese story.
Lovely Grandpa Yuan Longping
3. Scanning
Lovely Grandpa Yuan Longping
Birth:
7 September 1930, in Beijing
Education:
Southwest Agriculture College (Chongqing)
Career:
Teacher in 1953 → Rice researcher in the 1960s
Major Achievements:
First hybrid rice (1974); Taught 14,000 students globally;
Ensured world food security
Honor:
"Father of Hybrid Rice"; Diligent & Scientific spirit
Death:
22 May 2021 (age 91)
4. Deep Thinking
Lovely Grandpa Yuan Longping
① Why is Grandpa Yuan a symbol of China?
• He fed the nation. He worked hard to make his dream come true: every Chinese person could have enough rice to eat.
• He showed great national spirit. He worked in the rice fields for many years. He was hard-working, diligent, and kind. His great spirit shows the wonderful quality of Chinese people.
• He is a national pride. He is widely known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice". His great achievements show China's strong power in agriculture and science.
4. Deep Thinking
Lovely Grandpa Yuan Longping
② How did he influence China and the world?
• In China: He overcame a lot of difficulties and successfully developed the first hybrid rice in 1974. For over 50 years, he kept researching and improving rice production. This played a key role in ensuring China's food security.
• In the world: He shared his knowledge and skills with about 14,000 students from nearly 80 countries. His influence extended far beyond China.
• Global contribution: He made great contributions to global food safety. Although he passed away, his scientific spirit will last forever.
5. Word Bank
❶ agricultural /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/ adj. 农业的;农学的
❷ Southwest Agriculture College 西南农学院
❸ shift /ʃɪft/ v. 转移
❹ aspiration /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/ n. 渴望;抱负;志向
• 构词方式(派生法):agriculture (n.) + -al → agricultural。
• 词形变换:agriculture (n.) → agricultural (adj.) → agriculturally (adv.)
• 构词方式(派生法):词根 spir (呼吸/精神) + 前缀 a- → aspire (v. 渴望) + -ation (名词后缀) → aspiration。
• 词形变换: aspire (v. 渴望,立志) → aspiration (n. 渴望;抱负;志向) → aspiring (adj. 有抱负的,有志向的)
5. Word Bank
❺ hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ adj. 杂交的
❻ remarkable /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ adj. 非凡的;显著的
❼ extend /ɪkˈstend/ v. 使伸长;扩大;扩展
❽ diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj. 孜孜不倦的;勤勉的;刻苦的
• 构词方式(派生法):remark (v./n.) + -able (可...的/值得...的) → remarkable(值得被注意的 → 非凡的)。
• 词形变换:remark (v. 评论 / n. 言论) → remarkable (adj. 非凡的;显著的) → remarkably (adv. 显著地;非常)
• 构词方式(派生法):词根 dilig (细心选择) + -ent (形容词后缀)。
• 词形变换:diligence (n. 勤奋;勤勉) → diligent (adj. 孜孜不倦的;勤勉的) → diligently (adv. 勤勉地;坚持不懈地)
Brainstorming
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Vocabulary Expansion
Step 2
发散归类,升级语料
6. Brainstorming
Which words in the reading passage can describe Grandpa Yuan?
hard-working diligent
remarkable kind
strict ...
6. Brainstorming
Besides Grandpa Yuan, what other things represent China?
animals
plants
rivers
mountains
nature
Can you try to describe these symbols?
• cute
• lovely
• precious
• beautiful
• colorful
• elegant
• powerful
• mighty (气势磅礴的)
• ancient
• great
• majestic
• historical
Besides Grandpa Yuan, what other things represent China?
cultural heritage
building
calligraphy
Hanfu
• beautiful
• elegant
• artistic
• elegant
• graceful (优美的;得体的)
• colorful
• magnificent (宏伟的;壮丽的)
• traditional
• splendid
Can you try to describe these symbols?
6. Brainstorming
national customs
6. Brainstorming
Besides Grandpa Yuan, what other things represent China?
Dragon Boat Festival
Spring Festival
MId-autumn Day
• traditional
• meaningful
• competitive
• peaceful
• beautiful
• family-reuniting
• grand (盛大的;宏伟的)
• joyful
• happy
Can you try to describe these symbols?
Project
Implementation
Step 3
项目规划,团队协作
4 Steps to do
7. Create a poster about your favourite symbol of China.
❶ Choose one of the symbols you like the best.
❷ Collect information about the symbol.
❸ Look for photos or draw pictures of the symbol.
❹ Explain your poster to your classmates.
分配角色:组长把控时间、资料搜集员、排版画图员、文案主笔、最终的班级发言人。
Your works:
7. Create a poster about your favourite symbol of China.
Your works: 海报 + 英文口头演讲
1. Title: ____________________
2. Key features & adjective
3. Why does it represent China? (It shows the spirit of...)
4. A picture / drawing.
Poster
Try to make your presentation as interesting as possible.
Presentation
&
Peer Assessment
Step 4
成果展示,多元评价
8. Share and comment
Give a feedback to your works in groups.
评价量表
Language 是否用到了本节课学的高级形容词? ☆☆☆
Content 除了描述事物本身,是否提到了它的文化象征意义? ☆☆☆
Presentation 发音是否清晰,是否自信、吸引人? ☆☆☆
9. Share your works
Try to make your presentation as interesting as possible.
The Great Wall
• an ancient and magnificent building
• over 2,000 years
• one of the most remarkable wonders in the world
• shows the diligence and wisdom of the ancient Chinese people
9. Share your works
Try to make your presentation as interesting as possible.
Spring Festival
• the most important and grand festival in China
• families get together to have a joyful and lively reunion
• represents people's aspiration (渴望) for happiness, family, and love in the coming year
Summary
&
Homework
Step 5
作业延伸,连贯产出
10. Summary
What is a true symbol?
Symbols are not just things. They carry history, dream, and spirit. By telling the story of Grandpa Yuan, the Great Wall, or our delicious food, we are building a bridge between China and the world.
11. Homework
1. 完善与美化海报:利用课后时间,完善小组海报,要求图文并茂,并且在背面用3-5句英文写清楚为什么它是最喜欢的中国符号。
2. 录制微视频(实践任务):小组根据海报内容,每人录制一段30秒左右的英文介绍视频,可以剪辑成一个小组完整介绍中国符号的Vlog,争取发布在班级英语角或学校公众号。
Thank you~
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