【教案】Unit3SeaExplorationperiod1ReadingandThinking教案2021-2022学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册.docx
新人教版(2019)英语选修性必修四Unit 3 Sea ExplorationPeriod 1 Reading and Thinking 教学设计课题Unit 3 Period 1 Reading and Thinking单元Unit 2学科English年级Grade 2教材 分析本文体裁属于说明文,脉络清晰地介绍了中国从古至今的海洋探索历程。贯穿全文的是一条 时间线:从早期的航海探索到明代郑和下西洋,再到现代的“一带一路”和中国海洋科考,最 后表达对未来的展望。古今时间线的推进也伴随着人类逐步深化海洋探索的过程。文章第一 段开宗明义,指出贸易往来和对世界的好奇心驱使着人类探索未知的世界,列举马可波罗、 哥伦布等知名西方航海家,接着话锋一转,提到更早之前东方就有向西方航行的探险活动, 从而引出中国的海洋探索历史。第二段介绍了古代丝绸之路,特别是海上丝绸之路的产生与 开展和对沿线地区的经贸往来和文化传播的促进作用。第二段以中国唐代杜环的经行记 为例,展现了早期东西方的交流。第三段讲述明代郑和下西洋拓展中外交流的壮举。文中用a sight to behold> a league of their own time 等词组形容郑和率领的船队,用 gestures of friendship 来描述中国与非洲国家之间的友好往来,呈现当时明朝的繁荣兴盛与中国悠久的和平外交传 统。第四段承接上文,指出如今的中国继续海洋探索,并介绍了“一带一路: 这段重点介绍 了“21世纪海上丝绸之路”以及现代海洋贸易延续古代丝路促进沿线经贸和文化交流的作用。 这突出了在全球化背景下,不断深化中国和世界其他地区的合作,推动互利共赢、经贸开展、 文明交流互鉴的重要意义。第五段介绍当代中国在海洋探索领域开展的其他国际合作,以南 极为例,阐释海洋科考对于研究气候变化等全球问题的重要性。第六段总结全文,展望未来 伴随着科技的进步,中国将继续开拓进取,深化海外合作。学习 目标 与核 心素 养1. To develop interest in sea animals and sea exploration.2. To develop reading habits, like general reading, reading for details and how to analyze the passage structure (deep reading).3. To develop communicative ability through designed group and pair activities.重点To develop reading habits, like general reading, reading for details and how to analyze the passage structure (deep reading).难点To develop communicative ability through designed group and pair activities.教学过程President Xi proposed an initiative in 2013.The initiative(call) the Belt and Road Initiative,whose aim is(encourage)cooperationand trade across the historic SilkRoad areas , and(strength) the bonds between Chinaand the rest of the world.In recent years, China has also been exploring the Arctic to understand climate change and its effects.the latest technology in hand, Chinawill continue to reach out across these a far into the future to trade and enhance relationships.作业HomeworkDo the exercises on Page 75 of Workbook.教学环节教师活动学生活动设计意图导入新课Lead -inStudents look atTo introduce thel.What do you think of when you see the photo ?The human being is keeping on exploring the great wonders ocean has .They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. 一Xi Jinpinthe picture and read the quote from Chairman Xi.topic of sea exploration.2. Do you know any stories about see voyages?Share your story please.Students share opinions.Students talk about the stories aboutseeToactivatestudents9 prior knowledge invoyages.preparation of the reading.新课SkimLook at the title and skim the text. Decide whattype of essay it is?Tips:The first or the last paragraph is extremely important when giving information on a subject, leading the topic to the point the author wants to stress. Pay attention to the first sentence of each paragraph. Four types of essay 1. Narrative : a story with a beginning + middle + end.2. Descriptive : a subject + interesting details3. Expository : a subjects factual information4. Persuasive : an idea + to convince the readerWhat type of essay is it?NarrativeDescriptiveExpository: jArgumentativeStudents look at the title and skim the text. Then decide what type of essay it is? To recall four types of essay and skim the text to find out what type of essay it is.ReadRead the text again. Write down the main idea of each paragraphPara 1: Travel from east to west began long before Columbus.Para 2: In ancient times, travel east to west was on the Silk Road.Para 3: Zheng He's sea voyages built relations with other countries.Para 4:The Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world.Para 5: China has joined other nations on other important projects.Para 6: China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationships with other countries.Scanl.Scan the text and match the time and eventsStudents read the text to find the main idea foreachparagraph.This is a parallel activityforreadingapassage to find the main idea of each section of text.Discuss and matchTimeEvents ( Who, Where)StudentsscanTo scan for timethe textandand events.match the and eventstimeNameDescriptionthe Silk RoadThe name of the trade route between China and the WestAfrican royal familiesIts kings sent gifts such as giraffes to Chinathe ArcticAn area currently being explored for scientific reasonsRomeA destination of silk and a major European capitalSri LankaThe modern country name for CeylontheMingDynastyThe historical period when China expanded maritime exploration to other regionsDu HuanThe author of Record of My TravelsZheng HeThe commander of the seven fleetsMarco PoloThe person who wrote stories that inspired European explorers2.Scan the text and All in the table with the correctnamesCareful-Reading1. China's Sea ExplorationStudents scan the text and fill in the table with the correct namesStudents read thetextcarefully again and take notes about China's Sea ExplorationTo scan for details ,such as names of people and places.To catch the details of the text and analyse the main content of China's Sea ExplorationLater, the Ming Dynasty fuither developedjelations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433. seven lai'ge fleets salMjvest on voyages of trade and exploraiion. These fleets were a si slit to behold and were in aleague of their own at that time|llielignificaiice theyset sail from the South Cliina Sea across the Inaiaii uceaii to me mouthof the Red Sea, a The regions 双 of Africa. Rfrican royal families sent gifts such as giranes as gestures of friendship in return forgold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433. these k The effects s remained active chaimels between other cultures for centuries.To reach out across the sea lemains a strong desire today. Theancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with tithe regions iiitime Silk Road, which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Ilie aim of this initiative is to encouiage cooperation and trade across tl 阿呼§0 areas- 3nd stiengtlien the bonds betweeiK iniiaaiiuiiieiesioi tlie world. Trading lias grown greatly in The effect continue to do so in yeai-s to come. China lias invested billions in systems andseivices along these 叫 口股 efforts° 廖砒y develop thewhole area for the bentfiuui inline naue anil exchange.Cooperation for the benefit of the human beingsChina jj*rlflso joined its friends across thesea on other impoitaiit projects. Although the ancient sea routes of Zheng He have been travelled many times, there are still many other places left to explore. In recent years, China Iws joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic. From ascientific point of view, there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effect.Hundreds of years on, and with the latest teclmology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to encliaiice relationships will drive China to reach out the sea far into the Mine.The puipose of reaching out the sea far into the futureComprehension1. How is the passage developed?The passage is developed by time order.2. Choose the best answerl.Why did European explorers look for sea routes from west to east?Students analyze how the passage is developedStudents choose the best answer.To analyze the structure of the text.To check the skill of reading comprehension.A. They intended to develop their own businessB. They were curious about the outside worldC. They were ambitious to make a great achievementD. They were inspired by Marco Polo*s tales2. What made the regions to the west of China explored more?A. People's curiosityB. Chinese silkC. Further development of tradeD. Awareness of each other s culture3. What's the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative?A. To satisfy people's curiosity and desireB. To promote trade cooperation and enhance the relationshipC. To revisit the ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng HeD. To invest billions in systems and services.4. Now the advantage to reach out across the sea isA.that we have done it for hundreds of yearsB.that we have advanced technologyC.The need to tradeD.the desire to enhance relationshipDiscussionDiscuss the following questions. Make notes under two columns:Facts and OpinionsTips:Facts are statements that can be proven. Facts may be true or false.Opinions are statements that cannot be proven. Opinions can be argued.1 .Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why?Fact: European explorers, China, India, Ceylon, African royal familiesOpinion: for trade2 .What benefits and problems did those countries get form doing so?Fact: They got new products from many different countries and became more aware of other cultures.Opinion: In some cases, this led to invasion and conquest.3 .What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world?Fact:The land and sea routes remained active channels between different cultures for centuries.Opinion: Generally speaking, the result was positive, as it advanced the spread of knowledge, technology, and goods, and made the world a smaller place.4 .What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative?Fact: The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world.Opinion: It will lead to greater integration with ChinaStudents discuss the questions and make notes undertwocolumns:To analyze the passage and draw the conclusions fromit,separating facts from opinions.and other countriesLanguage points1. extendvt.扩展;使伸长;延长【教材原句】A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).它是一条横跨海洋的贸易路线也沿 着印度洋海岸延伸,以锡兰(现在的斯里兰卡)为中 心。【实例品读】By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks.应大家要求,这次旅游延长了两周。【热点归纳】extend from .to 从延伸到extend sth to sb.给与某人某物extend out伸出【考点精练】(1 )The tourist season extends May toOctober.(2)During the epidemic outbreak, China extended its helping handmany other countries around theworld.2. negotiate vt. &vi.商定,谈判,协商,达成 (协议)【教材原句】Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other's cultures.在这里,来自中国和其他地方的商人聚集在一起商 谈贸易协定,这也促使了他们对彼此文化的更多了 解。【实例品读】We are negotiating for the release of the prisoners.我们 正在为释放囚犯进行谈判。【热点归纳】under negotiation 在谈判中negotiate with sb on/about/over sth 和某人协商某 事negotiate for sth 为 而谈判/协商【考点精练】(l)He has insisted that his organization will again negotiatethe government the newregulation.关于这个新规定,他坚称他的组织将会与政府再次 谈判。(2)We have been negotiatingmore pay.我们一直在为增加工资进行协商。3. withdraw vi.&vt.(withdrew, withdrawn)(使)撤回; 撤离,使退出;提取Pay attention to the usage of each word.Learn the how to use the key words.【教材原句】Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.虽然中 国在1433年以后就退出了进一步的探险活动,但几 个世纪以来,这些陆上和海上的路线一直是其他文 化之间的活跃通道。【实例品读】You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.您可以随时从账户中提款,不收罚金。【热点归纳】withdrawal n.收回;退出;戒毒过程 withdraw from从退出;撤回【考点精练】(1)1 want toa statement I made earlierin order not to be misunderstood.(2)In order not to be disturbed he wanted tothe guest list.4. league n.等级;水平;联合会;联赛【教材原句】These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time.这些月见队是 值得一看的,它们在那时独领风骚。【实例品读】Over the past year, the company has joined the big leag ue.去年一年中,公司已跻身一流之列。【热点归纳】in a league of one's own 独领风骚at the top of the league 顶级的be in the same league 同一级另Llin league with与密谋;与结盟out of one's league某人力所不能及【考点精练】(1)作为歌唱家,他独领风骚。As asinger,he isin a league(2)在酿酒方面他们和法国不是同一个级别。They're notas theFrench at making wine.5. bond n.纽带;关系vt.&vi.增强关系;使牢固结 合【教材原句】The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world.这一建议的目的是鼓励横跨历史悠久的丝绸 之路地区的合作与贸易,并加强中国与世界其他地 区之间的联系。【实例品读】Mothers who are depressed sometimes fail to bond wit h their children.To train students9患忧郁症的母亲有时无法和孩子建立亲子关系。【热点归纳】bond between之间的联系bondto把粘在上;使结合【考点精练】(l)Silver overlay is bondedthe entire surface.整个外表都镀了一层银(2)A bond of friendship had been forgedthem.他们之间形成了一种友谊的纽带。Important phrasesLset sail起航;开航【教材原句】 However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.然而,在哥伦布首次出海之 前的很多年,来自东方的商人和探险家就从东向西 扬帆远航。【实例品读】Christopher Columbus set sail for the New World in the Santa Maria.克里斯托弗哥伦布从圣玛丽亚启航前往新大陆。 【热点归纳】set sail for/to开船;动身刖往set sail from 从启航set off动身;出发;引爆;引发set out to do sth.出发;开始做某事(l)We made a great deal of money, so we decided that it was time tohome.我们大赚了一笔,因此我们决定该是启程回家的时候了。(2)At five in the morning he (setabout doing) his work.清晨五点他就开始工作。2.inhand在手头;可供使用;在处理中;在控制中 【教材原句】Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.数百年过去 了,随着最新技术的掌握,贸易的需要和加强关系 的愿望将推动中国跨越海洋走向遥远的未来。【实例品读】She always had a great deal of work in hand, but no on e ever heard her complain.她手头总有许多工作要做,但从没有人听到她发过 怨言。【归纳拓展】at hand近在手边,在附近at first hand 第一手; 亲自by hand用手工hand in hand 手挽手【考点精练】(l)Having enough data, we can set outto carry out our plan as scheduled.(番羽译句子)(2)1 don't have my photograph albumhand, butLet students practise important phrases.To analyze the key sentence.ability to use the phrases correctly.To train students5 ability to use the key sentence.ril show it to you later.(3)Even for personal letters, I'd rather use a computer than writehand.Important sentences【教材原句 In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road.在古代,来自中国的丝绸沿着后来被称为“丝绸之 路”的路线,经由陆路传到印度、中东和罗马。【句式分析】what引导的宾语从句放在介词或动词之后,从句中 使用陈述语序。what在从句中作主语、宾语或表语, 表示“的工表示“的东西或事情”,相当于the thing that.表示的时间”,相当于the time that.表示”.的人",相当于 the person that.表示的地方“,相当于the place that.表示"的数目于 相当于the amount/number that.【考点精练】(l)Ifs very different toPm used to.这与我所习惯的大不相同。(2)It also gives people a chance to see *Students do the exercises by themselves.To grasp the usageofimportant words.To summarize the text.它也给人们 个去看看新房子的样子的机会。 (3)The content of the course depends on