1、Groupwork : Create in your group 1. Draw Stonehenge. 2. Write an introduction about Stonehenge in 80 words according to the questions below What is it? Who built it? What is it used for? How was it built? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ StonehengeCan Anyone Explain Why It Is There? Reading Have you ever heard of
2、Stonehenge? What is it？ Where is it? What do you want to know when you see the pictures first? Learning Aims 语言目标： 1.能够理解巨石阵说明文的内容，并能通过上 下文体会连接词的确切含义； 2.能够通过精读和泛读完成与阅读材料相关的 任务。 3.能够根据问题提示尝试缩写本篇说明文 非语言目标： 培养阅读兴趣和自信心，能够开动大脑思考 世界的神秘之处 Watch a video. What was Stonehenge used for? Prediction What can we
3、learn about the passage from the title and the pictures? A. Its about a science fiction movie. B. Its about the historical story. C. Its about introduction of the mystery of Stonehenge. Discuss with your partner Read the sentences below, choose the best conjuctions to the underlined parts. 1.It was
4、snowing, and I could not go out.(so/but) 2. I am very tired, I am going to bed. (as/but) 3.I study_I want to learn. (because/though) 4.The watch was cheap,_it goes quite well.(but/so) 5. We all tried our best._, we lost the game. (however/ while) 6.You can go by air_by train. (and/or) so As because
5、but However or 7. _ the task was difficult, they managed to finish it on time. (though/but) 8. We must finish our task do it well. （not onlybut also; notbut） 9. I was reading a magazine he came in.(when/ since) 10. _Mary was writing a letter, the children were playing outside.(so/ while) Though not
6、onlybut also when While Identifying conjuctions or phrases that link ideas together will help you understand what you read. 2a2a Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose. LinkingLinking wordword oror phrasephrase PurposePurpose ofof linkinglinking wordword oror phrasephrase so as, because,
7、 since but, however, though not only but also or when, while expressing a difference giving a choice expressing a result expressing two things happening at the same time giving reasons adding information Skim the article and underline the sentences with linking words or phrases. (2 mins) 2b2b Skim t
8、he article and underline the sentences with linking words or phrases. not only but also, as, however, because, As, but, or, because, but, And, but, and Skimming Skimming A. Who built Stonehenge? B. What is Stonehenge? C.How was Stonehenge built? D. What is Stonehenge used for? Read the article and m
9、atch each paragraph with the question it discusses. (in 1 minute) Para. 1 _ Para. 2 _ Para. 3 _ Para. 4 _ Scanning Skimming A B C D 1. What is Stonehenge? 2. When do the visitors like to go to this place? And why? Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britains most famous historical places b
10、ut also one of its greatest mysteries.Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. Scanning Read Para 1. and underline the answers. ( 1 minute ) For many years, historians beli
11、eved Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this cant be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out. Read Para 2. Complete the sentences. (1 minut
12、e) Scanning 1. Historians believed Stonehange was a _ in which ancient leaders can communicate with the gods. 2. Paul Stoker said “_ got to England later” temple The leaders 3. Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. O
13、n midsummers morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No
14、one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial place, or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy. Scanning Read Para 3 and complete the chart (3
15、mins in groups). WhatWhat StonehengeStonehenge mightmight havehave beenbeen usedused for?for? as a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods a kind of calendar have a medical purpose might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors celebrate a victory over an enemy 4. Ston
16、ehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldnt. “We do
17、nt really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hardworking and great planners!” Scanning 1.Midsummer day is in June _ a lot of people go to Stonehenge during this month. 2.The sun shines straight into the Stonehenge _ the
18、stones were put in a special position. Read Para 4 and complete the sentences using the words from the chart in 2a2a. and as 3. Some people think the rocks can _ stop people from becoming ill _ keep them healthy. 4. We dont know who built Stonehenge _ how it was built. 5. Historians think Stonehenge
19、 was built about 5,000 years ago; _, they are not sure. not only but also and However Groupwork 1.Draw Stonehenge. 2. Write an introduction about Stonehenge in 80 words and choose the best one to show us. Go on polishing(打磨) your short article Unit 8 Section B Stonehenge- Can Anyone Explain Why It I
20、s There? Class Type Reading Objectives 1. To understand the passage about the Stonehenge. 2. To understand the conjunctions in the text 3. To make the long article into a small one Periods1 Procedure Lead-in Warming up. Ask Ss to read the title and see some pictures of Stonehenge to make a predictio
21、n about the article. Free talk. Have you ever heard of Stonehenge? Where is it? Why is it famous? Ask Ss to watch a video about Stonehenge and talk about what it was used for Step 1 Read the sentences below, paying attention to the underlined parts. Step 2 The definition and other basic knowledge of
22、 conjunctions. Step 3 Activity 2a. Ask Ss to match each linking word or phrase with its purpose. Step 4 Skimming: Let students skim the article and underline the conjunctions.and match the main idea with each para(to make sure Ss can understand the meaning of each para) Step 5 Scanning: Let students Scan each para and complete the tasks related to this article. Step 6 Draw and write ( groupwork ): Let students work in groups . They will draw a picture write a short article and show in public. Step 7 Homework : Go on polishing the composition
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