1、Unit 4 Looking good,feeling goodReading 1Teen faints after skipping mealsanalyze reasons why teenagers blindly lose weight and infer the writers purpose;express critical opinions of losing weight as a social trend.Learning goals:By the end of this section,students will be able to:123predict and obta
2、in the outline,facts and opinions of the report;Pre-reading1.Are you satisfied with your figure?2.Have you ever thought of losing weight?3.Do you think of skipping meals to lose weight?Make a survey.Fill in the KWL chart.Topicwhat I Knowwhat I Want to knowwhat I have LearnedTeen faints after skippin
3、g meals Pre-readingBefore you begin your research,list the details in the first 2 columns.Fill in the last column after completing your research.Pre-reading1.Whats the genre(类型）类型）of the text?2.What do you pay attention to first when reading a news report?News reportTitle?Pictures?3.Can you conclude
4、 some features(特点特点)of a news title?Short brief attractive sum up the report.About the genre Pre-readingA teenager faints because of skipping meals.Who is the teen?When/Where/How did the teen fainted?Why did the teen Skip meals?4.Can you predict what will be talked about in the news report from the
5、title?Prediction.While-readingRead for the structure.Part 1Para 1 To give a _ description of the event.Part 2Para 2-4To give some _ of the event through the onlookers(旁观者旁观者)eyes.Part 3 Para5 The _ of the author.A _ shows extreme ways to lose weight.Part4Para6-7Some _from the experts.generaldetailso
6、pinionssurveyadvicegeneral statement Specific statementThe leadThe bodyThe tailPara._Paras._Para._12-45Detailed information:Background and support informationThe least important informationThe most important information While reading:Analyse the structure of the text.A tePara._6-7While-reading1.What
7、 is the function of the first paragraph1?An effective lead tells the reader the most information about the event,like .Use as few words as possible!Para 1：A leadwho,what,when,where and whyWhile reading:Read Para.2-4 and answer the following questions.1.Who are interviewed in this news report?2.Under
8、line what they say.Jennifers classmates,including her friend Laura.Classmates:They say that she has struggled with eating problems for a long time.Friend Laura:“Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight,”;“She has not eaten breakfast for the last few month
9、s.She told me she had trouble concentrating in class.I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy,but she wouldnt listen.”3.Why are these people interviewed for a news report?People who know Jennifer well provide exact information about her which can be reliable（可靠的）（可靠的）sources for this news repo
10、rt.Thus,it will make the news report more convincing(令人信服的）令人信服的）and reliable.The authors opinionsWhile-reading:Read Para.5 to grasp the authors opinions.This event is a(n)1._ of the dangers of the unhealthy 2._ habits that have become common among teenagers.Being 3._ is seen as being beautiful in s
11、ociety.Teenagers sometimes turn to extreme 4._to slim down quickly.reminderweight-lossthinmethodsWhy are so many figures used in para5?A.to show some effective ways to lose weight.B.to educate teenagers about the side effects of losing weight.C.to show unhealthy weight-loss habits are very common.D.
12、to persuade teenagers out of losing weight.While-reading:Appreciation and Deep thinking.1.In a society where being thin is often seen as being beautiful,teenagers sometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly.(1)此处为关系副词此处为关系副词where引导的引导的 修饰修饰society。(2)句中句中“turn to”意为意为 。She doesnt know who
13、m she could turn to.2.What should be responsible for the teenagers extreme behaviors?Why?The society has negative effects on teenagers attitudes towards the world,life and values.Also,teenagers lack necessary guidance.定语从句定语从句“求助于求助于”While-reading:Read Para 6-7 and circle the tips offered by the exp
14、erts.Then fill in the blanks.Tips for teenagers from an expertThese so-called“quick-fix methods”is _to teenagers.They should lose weight _.It is important to have a healthy 8._diet.Whats more,they should keep regular hours and get plenty of _harmfulproperlybalancedexerciseHealth ways of losing weigh
15、teat healthilyexercise regularlysleep welldrink more waterreduce stressIf you are overweight,what will you do?Do you agree with the quotation of Audrey Hepburn?Why or why not?Beauty is being the best possible version of yourself on the inside and out.Audrey Hepburn美是从内到外做最好的自己。奥黛丽赫本Critical thinking
16、(work in pairs)No one is obliged to discover your inner excellence through your slovenly appearance！没有人有义务通过你邋没有人有义务通过你邋遢的外表去发现你优秀遢的外表去发现你优秀的内在！的内在！Creative workSuppose you are a friend of Jennifer,you are planning to write a letter to her to show your concern and give advice.Dear Jennifer,Im so sor
17、ry to hear what have happened to you.First of all/To start with,.Whats more/moreover,.Last but not least,.I hope that you will fully recover as soon as possible.Best wishes,Yours XXUse the tips in Para6-7 to help you!Fill in the KWL chart.Topicwhat I Knowwhat I Want to knowwhat I have LearnedTeen faints after skipping meals Post-reading Fill in the last column after completing your research after class.Homework1.Finish off the exercises on the text book.2.Polish your essay.3.Underline the important language points in the text.
