1、Unit 1 The mass mediaIntegrated skills (II)Lead-in1 Step What are the changes in the ways people get news? What are the reasons for the popularity of online news media?Discussion in pairs2 Step What is the current situation of online news media? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online ne
2、ws media? How will online news media change in the future? Why?Discussion in pairs2 Step (1) Useful expressions to describe advantages One of the strengths/advantages . is that . Another positive aspect is that . . have/has a positive effect/ influence/ impact on .(2) Useful expressions to describe
3、disadvantages One of the problems/drawbacks/shortcomings . is that . Another negative aspect is that . . have/ has a negative effect/ influence/ impact on .(3) Other useful expressions There are more advantages than disadvantages. . has more advantages over. Share the dialogue about online news medi
4、a.A: I read that most people use online media to get their news.B: Im not surprised. Nowadays, accessing news online is easy because of the Internet and smart devices.A: And with the popularity of news apps and news media accounts on social media, its no wonder that the number of people using print
5、news media, like newspapers, is dropping.SampleB: Yes. Online news media has more advantages over print news media. For example, most online news is free to read. Whats more, online news is updated regularly and can be shared with the click of a button.A: Thats right. On the one hand, people can rea
6、d the news when its convenient for them, which sounds great, but on the other hand, there are disadvantages too.B: Definitely! One major problem is the truthfulness of news stories-can they really be trusted when anyone is easily able to post online?SampleA: Exactly! Another negative aspect is that
7、some people are more used to other more traditional types of news media and its very hard change their reading habits.B: I suppose thats why some people still prefer newspapers or watching the news on TV. In the future, do you think online news media will be the only news source?A: No. I believe onl
8、ine news media will develop together with print and broadcast news media to satisfy their respective readers.B: Maybe, but I predict more people will be using online news media!SampleThe structureIntroductionGive information on the current situation of online news media. Main bodyState advantages an
9、d disadvantages of online news media.ConclusionPredict the future of online news media .Step 3 Preparing for writingStep 3 Preparing for writingWriting techniques Use different expressions to avoid repetition.Popularity of online news mediaIt is clear that online news media is becoming increasingly
10、popular among.As we can see, online news media enjoys great popularity. Nowadays an increasing number of people turn to online news media for.Popularity of online news mediaPopularity of online news mediaPopularity of online news mediaStep 3 Preparing for writingWriting techniques Use different expr
11、essions to avoid repetition.The reasons for the popularity of online news mediaDue to/ Thanks to/ Owing to the popularity of personal computers and increased Internet access, . The reason why an increasing number of people turn to online news media is that.It is clear that . plays a significant role
12、 in the rapid development of online news media.Step 3 Preparing for writingWriting techniques Use different expressions to avoid repetition.The effect of online social media Online social media make it possible for people to check the latest news any time at any place. Online social media have a neg
13、ative/positive effect/ influence/ impact on .Step 4 Writing and revisingCheck your writing by yourselves and pay attention to the following questions:Writing and revisingStep 4 What expressions do you use to avoid repetition? How can you improve your writing?Self - reviewExchange your writing with your partner and check your writing. Pay attention to the following questions:Writing and revisingStep 4 What does your partner think of the structure of your writing? What suggestions does your partner give to improve your writing? Peer reviewHomework
