1、高中英语人教版新教材 B3U4 Reading for Writing 教学设计教学分析The text is a typical argumentative about the benefits of spaceexplorationwhichfollowsthestructureof“ introduction-body-conclusion ”to present an argument. Toshow the opinion clearly, the writer uses topic sentence for eachparagraph. Proper writing techniq
2、ues like examples, explanationsandcomparisonenablesthewriter tofullydevelopthemainidea. For students in Grade 1, they are not familiar with this topicbecause its not so life-related, but they are curious about spaceexploration. They are active in expressing their opinions but lack inwriting techniqu
3、es and cosistency as well as need more guidance inorganizing their essays.Thus, in this class, the teaching aims are designed as follow:1. to fully understand the topic and the writers opinon2. to analyze how the writer develops his opinion clearly,coherently and comprehensively3. to explore the two
4、 sides of space exploration and cultivatecritical thinking4. to apply the writing techniques and structure patternlearned from the text to write an argumentative essay教学重难点1. to analyze how the writer develops his opinion clearly,coherently and comprehensively2. to write a typicalargumentative with
5、proper writing techniques and a goodorganization教学过程Step1:Lead-inVideo timeStudents are to watch a short video clipabout the disadvantage of space travel.(Aim: to elicit the topic, tohelp students see some negative side of space exploration andprepare for discusssion)Step2:Discussion.Students are to
6、 focus on the topicShould wespend time and money to explore space?and discuss according totheir understanding of spcae exploration in a group of four.(Aim: toactivate studentsbackground information about space explorationand cultivate their critical thinking.)Your pointYesNoYour reasons(arguments)St
7、ep3:Reading.1. Read for structureStudents are to skim the textquickly to draw a simple mindmap of the structure.(Aim: to helpstudents make an outline of the text quickly)2. Read for thesis andargumentsStudents are to scan the text quickly to underline thethesis statement and three arguments.(Aim: to
8、 help students findout the main arguments of the text and have a deeperunderstanding of the text.)3. Read for writing techniquesStudentsare to skim specific parts of the text to summarize thecharacteristics.(Aim: to help students think about thecharacteristics of the text thus make it easier for the
9、m to imitate.)Writing techniques:A.giving examplesB.making comparisons orcontrastsC.making graphsD.using quotesE.listing data ornumbersF.giving explanationStep4:WritingWriting task: If you are going to attend ECOSOCYouth Forum 2021 held by the United Union and voice your opinionon the topic “Is expl
10、oring space a waste of time and money?”, whatwould you say?1.Clarify your thesisStudents are to put the followingarguments in right tables.(Aim: to help students have a clearstatement of their opinion.)A.There are a lot of unsolved mysterieson Earth. So why are we going into space to explore?B.It is
11、 necessaryto find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earthwill run out.C.I cannot understand spending all this money onexpensive research and experiments when so many people needfood.D.Exploring space encourages scientists to improve technologythat can help people in other ways, too
12、.2.Write your argumentative essayStudents are to follow the basicstructure of the text and write their own essay either for or againstspace exploration.(Aim: Provide both the framework and a chancefor students to practise writing an argumentative essay about thebenefits or disadvantages of space exp
13、loration, thus developstudents critical thinking ability.)3.Check your partnersessayStudents are to check their partner s essay with the help of thischecklist.(Aim: Help students learn from each other and get advicefor improving their work.)Step5:Assignment1.Polish your draft and exchange it with yourclassmates.2.Find stories about space exploration from the Internet.
