1、Period 2 Reading and Thinking Teaching objectives: By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. figure out the structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each paragraph. 2. identify the useful patterns and expressions about the Internet and use them to express opinions. 3. combine y
2、our own life experience of using the Internet and link the text with your real life. Step I: Textual Analysis Before reading, look at the title and discuss the following questions in pairs. 1. What do you think the text will say? 2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic? Purposes: 1. To
3、activate what Ss have known about the topic of the text. 2.To predict the attitude of the author based on the key words in the title . STRONGERSTRONGER TOGETHER:TOGETHER: HOWHOW WEWE HAVEHAVE BEENBEEN CHANGEDCHANGED BYBY THETHE INTERNETINTERNET We have been changed a lot by the Internet and it has b
4、rought us together. Positive. Because they say we are “stronger together” Read the passage quickly and choose the main idea of each paragraph. B. Beginning: The Internet has changed peples life greatly. C. Summary: Offer to help others E. Starting an IT club: To teach older people how to use compute
5、rs and the Internet D. Experience: The reason why Jan surfed the Internet A. Her belief and goal: To start a charity websitepara.1 para.2 para.3 para.4 para.5 Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives mo
6、re convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more co
7、nvenient. Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. 1. What is the main idea of this paragraph? 2. What is the function of the first paragraph in the whole passage? The changes the Internet has made. To introduce the topic. Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birming
8、ham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music,
9、watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people. 1.
10、 Why did Jan quit her job? 2. how did the people in the online community help her? She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for p
11、rivate teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online co
12、mpany together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful. 1.Why did she start an IT club? 2. Fill in the blanks and try to figure out the reason why the author gave two examples here. Who WhatChange a 59-year-old man learn how to apply for work _; foun
13、d a _ job; take care of _ independent a 61-year-old woman started an _company; _feels lonely; her company was _ successful Function: to prove Jans efforts to be sucssessful online great himself online no longer successful Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Inter
14、net to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries. 1.What does the wor
15、d “bridge” mean? 2. Whats Jans next goal? 3.What is the “digital divide”? the gap betyween those who know how to use newtechnology and those who dont. remove Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan
16、 says. “Thinking about other peoples situations inspired me to offer help.” What can we learn from her experiences? conclusion/inspiration Can you analyze the structure of the passage by drawing a mind map? Reading for structure Para 1 Peoples lives have been changed. Para 2 Jan use the Internet to
17、help deal with her illness. Para 3 Jan use the Internet to help the old. Para 4 Jan use the Internet to make society better. Example of a 59- year-old man Example of a 61-year- old man Step III: Topic-related lexis para1 countless convenient no longer updated information social network para2 quit he
18、r job keep her company surfing the Internet para3 start an IT club organise events take care of himself quit successful para4 it is highly inportmant digital divide para5 greatly improved go through CriticalCritical ThinkinThinkin g g Discuss the question below with a partner using the topic- relate
19、d words and expressions as many as possible. Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet? If so, how? 1. Write a summary of the text. (Required) 2. The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet. Do you think there are any disadvantages? If so, what are they? You can refer to
20、the website for more information https:/ You are also encouraged to reflect on your own experience and write an essay about the inluence of the Internet. (Optional) Homework1 Book 2 Unit 3 Strong together: How we have been changed by the Internet Learning objectives: By the end of the period, studen
21、ts are able to: 1. figure out the structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each paragraph. 2. identify the useful patterns and expressions about the Internet and use them to express opinions. 3. combine your own life experience of using the Internet and link the text with your real lif
22、e. Step one: lead in Before reading, look at the title and discuss the following questions in pairs. 1. What do you think the text will say? 2. How do you think the writer feels about the topic? Read the passage quickly and choose the main idea of each paragraph. Step two: Textual analysis Read para
23、.1 1.What is the main idea of this paragraph? 2 2.What is the function of the first paragraph in the whole passage? Read para.2 1.Why did Jan quit her job? 2.how did the people in the online community help her? Read para.3 1.Why did she start an IT club? 2. Fill in the blanks and try to figure out t
24、he reason why the author gave two examples here. Read para.4 1.What does the word “bridge” mean? 2.Whats Jans next goal? Read para.5 What can we learn from her experiences? Step three: Reading for structure 3 Can you analyze the structure of the passage by drawing a mind map? Step four:Topicrelated
25、lexis(词汇词汇) Para 1 Para 2 Para3 Para4 Para5 Step five: Critical thinking Discuss the question below with a partner using the topic-related words and expressions as many as possible. Do you think your life has been changed by the Internet? If so, how? 4 Step six: Assignment 1. Write a summary of the text. 2. 2. The writer mentions many advantages of using the Internet. Do you think there are any disadvantages? If so, what are they
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