1、新人教高一英语教案教师 学科英语年级高一教学课题B3U4Reading for writing课时共 1 课时 第 1 课时时间 年 月 日课标要求The topic of this section is to present an argument about space exploration. Whether space exploration is worth the time and effort has long been a controversial issue. In this section, students will read about different attit
2、udes towards space exploration, and learn to recognize both its costs and benefits. In the end, they are expected to take a stand on the issue and defend themselves with persuasive arguments. The reading passage is an argumentative essay. An argumentative essay usually consists of a thesis statement
3、, multiple supporting arguments with examples, illustrations, or explanations, and a conclusion. The author puts forward the thesis statement at the beginning and supports it with a discussion of three aspects in relation to the benefits space exploration has brought for mankind. In the last paragra
4、ph, the author once again makes clear his attitude and emphasizes the importance of continuing space exploration. The passage is organized by linking words indicating the sequence of the authors ideas, such as firstly, secondly, finally, in closing, etc. 教学目标（核心素养）At the end of this section, student
5、s will be able to:1. extract the authors thesis statement and summarize the supporting arguments from IS EXPLORINGSPACE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY? ;2.analyze the structure and language features of an argumentative essay;3. write an argumentative essay with a clear thesis statement and persuasive arg
6、uments discussing the value of space exploration.教学重点 Analyze a sample argumentative essay and summarize its main arguments.教学难点Write an argumentative essay with a clear thesis statement and persuasive arguments.实施策略教学方法Task-based Approach, Cooperative Learning method教学资源（信息技术应用）Multimedia, SeewoWhi
7、teboard5新人教高一英语教案教学过程备 注Step 1 Reading an argumentative essayAsk students to have a discussion about the title of the reading passage-ISEXPLORING SPACE A WASTE OFTIME AND MONEY? . Invite some students to share their opinions.Ask students to read the passage and find the sentences stating the authors
8、 opinions.Ask students to read the passage for specific information and answer the four questions in Activity 1 on page 45.Check answers with the class. Step 2 Discovering the contents organized in an argumentative essayAsk students to read the first paragraph and complete the first task in Activity
9、 2.Ask students to read paragraphs 2-4 and complete the second task in Activity 2.Ask students to read the last paragraph and complete the third task in Activity 2. Step 3 Outlining an argumentative essayAsk students to put arguments A-D in the box in Activity 3. Then ask them to add at least one ar
10、gument about space exploration and put it (them) in the right box.Invite students to share the arguments they added. After exchanging ideas, ask students to decide on their stand on the issue and form their thesis statements.Ask students to outline the arguments and supporting details or evidence. u
11、sing a structure similar to tbat of the reading passage. Step 4 Composing and revising a dranGive students time to compose their argumentative essays according to the outline. Ask them to pay attention to the ideas and argumentation methods summarized above.Ask students to exchange their drafts and
12、use the checklist provided inActivity 3-2 and revise each others work. Step 5 Making a presentationAsk some students to present their essays to the rest of the class. 新人教高一英语教案教学过程备 注BLACKBOARD DESIGNUnit4Section 5 Reading for WritingPresent an argument about space exploration Introduction Para.1 Di
13、fferent Opinions stop wasting money and time exploringspace or exploring space helps us The thesis statement exploring space helps us Body Para.2 Argument 1 fight against world hunger Supporting details satellite, recommendations and advice for farmers Para.3 Argument 2 promoted technological improv
14、ements Supporting details new material, GPS, cameras Para.4 Argument 3 solve the worlds problems Supporting details find other planets Conclusion Para.5 Rephrasing the thesis exploring space provides the world withStatement many different benefits作 业（体现分层设计）Ask students to think about other controversial issues related to space exploration, then prepare a speech to express their opinions.教 学反 思成 效困 惑第3页共3页
