人教高中英语必修第三册Unit4 Reading for writing教案.docx

essay usually consists of a thesis statement, multiple supporting arguments with examples, illustrations, or explanations, and a conclusion. The author puts forward the thesis statement at the beginning and supports it with a discussion of three aspects in relation to the benefits space exploration has brought for mankind. In the last paragraph, the author once again makes clear his attitude and emphasizes the importance of continuing space exploration. The passage is organized by linking words indicating the sequence of the author's ideas, such as firstly, secondly, finally, in closing, etc.教学目 标（核心At the end of this section, students will be able to:1. extract the author's thesis statement and summarize the supporting素养）arguments from IS EXPLORINGSPACE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY?;2 .analyze the structure and language features of an argumentative essay;3 . write an argumentative essay with a clear thesis statement and persuasive arguments discussing the value of space exploration.教学重占八、Analyze a sample argumentative essay and summarize its main arguments.教学难占八、Write an argumentative essay with a clear thesis statement and persuasive arguments.实 施 策 略教学 方法Task-based Approach, Cooperative Learning method教学 资源 （信Multimedia, See wo Whiteboard 5息技 术应 用）新人教高一英语教案教 学 过 程Step 1 Reading an argumentative essayAsk students to have a discussion about the title of the reading passage-ISEXPLORING SPACE A WASTE OFTIME AND MONEY? . Invite some students to share their opinions.Ask students to read the passage and find the sentences stating the author's opinions.Ask students to read the passage for specific information and answer the four questions in Activity 1 on page 45.Check answers with the class.Step 2 Discovering the contents organized in an argumentative essayAsk students to read the first paragraph and complete the first task in Activity 2.Ask students to read paragraphs 2-4 andcomplete the second task in Activity 2.Ask students to read the last paragraph and complete the third task in Activity 2.Step 3 Outlining an argumentative essayAsk students to put arguments A-D in the box in Activity 3. Then ask them to add at least one argument about space exploration and put it (them) in the right box.Invite students to share the arguments they added. After exchanging ideas, ask students to decide on their stand on the issue and form their thesis statements.Ask students to outline the arguments and supporting details or evidence, using a structure similar to that of the reading passage.Step 4 Composing and revising a dranGive students time to compose their argumentative essays according to the outline. Ask them to pay attention to the ideas and argumentation methods summarized above.Ask students to exchange their drafts and use the checklist provided inActivity 3-2 and revise each other's work.Step 5 Making a presentationAsk some students to present their essays to the rest of the class.新人教高一英语教案教 学 过 程BLACKBOARD DESIGNUnit4Section 5 Readingfor WritingPresent an argument aboutspace explorationIntroduction Para. 1Introduction Para. 1Different Opinionsstopwasting money and time exploringspaceor exploring space helps usThethesisThethesisstatementexplor ng space helpsusB ody Para. 2Argument 1fightagainst world hungerSupporting:a ils satellite, recommendations and advice for farmersPara. 3Argument 2promoted technological improvements Supporting detailsnew material, GPS, camerasPara.4Argument 3solve the world1 s problems Supporting detailsfind other planetsConclusionPara. 5Rephrasing the thesisexploring space provides the world with作业（体现分层设 计）Statement many different benefitsAsk students to think about other controversial issues related to space exploration, then prepare a speech to express their opinions.教 学 反 思成 效困 惑