Unit 4 Space Exploration Reading and Thinking 教案-高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册.docx

Unit 4 Space Exploration (Reading and Thinking)Objectives:By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:Understand the main ideas of the text.Develop reading and critical thinking skills.Improve vocabulary acquisition and usage.Analyze the features of a text and identify its structure.Write a summary of the text.Materials:Textbook: "Unit 4 Space Exploration" from the People's Education Press (2019) for Senior High School Grade 3.Handouts: Vocabulary Worksheet, Reading Comprehension Questions.Whiteboard, Markers, and a Projector.Procedure:I. IntroductionGreet students and introduce the topic of space exploration.Ask students what they know about space exploration and its importance.Show a short video or images related to space exploration to capture students' interest.II. Vocabulary Distribute the Vocabulary Worksheet and explain each word's meaning and usage.Ask students to match the words with their definitions.Check students' understanding by asking them to use the words in a sentence.III. ReadingAsk students to read the text silently.Project the Reading Comprehension Questions and ask students to answer them in pairs.Check students' understanding by discussing the answers as a class.Ask students to identify the text's main idea and its supporting details.Analyze the structure of the text, and ask students to identify its features, such as headings, subheadings, and paragraphs.V. WritingAsk students to write a summary of the text in their own words.Check students' summaries and provide feedback.VI. Conclusion Review the main points of the lesson.Ask students to reflect on what they have learned.Assessment:Participation in class discussions and activities.Accuracy and completeness of vocabulary usage.Accuracy and completeness of reading comprehension answers.Quality and coherence of the summary.Exercise Vocabulary MatchingMatch the words with their definitions.milestone a. a spacecraft designed to carry people into spacecelestial b. relating to the sky or outer spaceprobe c. an object sent into space to gather informationcapsule d. a small spacecraft that is designed to carry people or equipment into spacelaunch e. an important event or achievementAnswers:e. an important event or achievementb. relating to the sky or outer spacec. an object sent into space to gather informationd. a small spacecraft that is designed to carry people or equipment into spacea. the act of sending a spacecraft into spaceHomework:Read an article on space exploration and write a short report summarizing its main points.学科网（北京）股份有限公司