1、Unit2 Wildlife Protection Reading and ThinkingUnit2 Wildlife Protection Reading and ThinkingTeaching Objectives1.To read and learn the difficult situations the Tibetan antelope once faced;2.To learn about the present situation of the Tibetan antelope;3.To know the bad times of the Tibetan antelope a
2、nd what people have done to protect them from distinction.4.To think how we can change our way of life and live in harmony with wildlife.In this class, students will:GuessingThey are black and white with cute heads.They are our national treasure.They are native to SiChuan.GuessingThey are big and wh
3、ite.They love freezing environment.They live in the north pole.GuessingThey live in thick forests.They are like cats but much bigger than cats.They are the “King of the forest”.GuessingThey are good at running and jumping.They are one of the Beijing Olympic mascots.They mainly live in Qinghai and Ti
4、bet.Are they wildlife animals?Are they endangered animals?Predicting Guess what kind of passage it is.A.Argumentation（议论文）B.Exposition（说明文）C.Narration（记叙文）Read the 1st and last paragraph and find out what type of the text it is.1.An introduction2.A report3.A travel journal 4.Advertisement5.A short n
5、ovelA Day in the CloudsWhoWhatWhenWhereWhy“we”-zhaxi and Ion a short hikeOne dayIn TibetTo observe Tibetan antelopesFast reading Fast reading para1para2para3para4para5para6para7SummaryBackgroundResultsMeasuresSituation of Tibetan antelopesBad times for antelopeMy guideWhats the main idea of each par
6、agraph?Read paragraph 1 & 2 carefully. What does the writer see ?A herd of graceful animals move slowly across the green grass.How does the writer feel when he see these animals and views?Im struck by their beauty.Im also reminded of the danger. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable f
7、ur.Careful ReadingBeauty VS dangerCareful ReadingFour antelopesOne shatoosh（沙图什）30,000 dollars210,000 yuanWhen the buying stops, the killing can too.Careful ReadingRead paragraph 3-6 carefully. 1.Why should we protect the wildlife animals?A. Saving the animals means saving ourselves.B. Some wildlife
8、 animals are in danger of dying out.C. The number of some wildlife animals is decreasing.D. Some wildlife animals are being hunted illegally.2. When is the bad time for antelope?3.Why are they danger?(2 reasons)In 1980s and 1990sHunters were shootingTheir habitats were becoming smallerpopulationCare
9、ful Reading4.What did people do to help the Tibetan antelopes?A. Set up National Nature ReserveB. Volunteers watch over the antelopes day and night.C. Bridges and gates are added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.D. All of the above.5.What took place after the
10、government took protection?A. The habitat area of the Tibetan antelopes has expanded a lot.B. The population of the Tibetan antelopes has recovered.C. The Tibetan antelopes are still listed as an endangered animal.D. The threats to the Tibetan antelopes have disappeared.6. Should we stop our protect
11、ion of the antelope? Why?The threads to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.National joint effortsCareful ReadingRead paragraph 7 carefully. In the writers opinion what do we need to do?We must change our way of life.We learn to exist in harmony with nature.DiscussIn your opinions, what do
12、 we need to do to protect wildlife?We human beings and individuals can do to protect wildlife.Dont buy goods made from wild animals.Dont destroy their habitats.Spread the news about the illegal hunting and protection of wildlife.Raise our awareness of protecting wildlife.Join a volunteer protection
13、group.Report any illegal hunting or trading the wildlife.To protect the endangered animals is to protect ourselves!To save wildlife and our planet is to save ourselves!Together, individuals can make a big difference. So all of us, take action now from ourselves! We can do it!Summary A travel journal
14、 about antelopes protectionThings the writer sees(para.1-2)Things the writer hears and learns about.(para.3-6)Things the writer thinks.(para.7)A herd of graceful antelopes.Bad timeReasonsMeasuresresultsWe must change our way of life. Another day, the author goes back to Tibet to observe the antelope
15、s. Please write another journal for him to describe the situation with the useful expressions in the text. HomeworkWhat he sees:Snow-covered mountains; a herd of graceful animals; move slowly across the green grass; What he learns:Exist in harmony with nature; change our way of life; What he thinks:
16、The land is sacred.Im struck by their beauty.WritingSelf-Evaluation SheetNumberCriterionLevel(A-D)Class Participation1Listened to the answer of others carefully? 2Answered Teachers questions actively? Task Completion3Finish the form 4Remember new words5Finish the exercise Object Completion6Understand new words 7Know the text completely Your advice to Teacher:Self-evaluationThank you!
