1、 Unit 2 Wildlife ProtectionReading for Writing&Language Points课前准备：课本，学案。积累本，双色笔 When the buying stops,the killing can too.WildAidRead and complete the passage about wildlife protection with the correct verb forms in brackets.The balance of nature on our planet _(threaten)as a large number of specie
2、s _(drive)to extinction.Some scientists predict that half of all our plants and animals will be extinct by 2100.The question is why these species _(endanger).One of the main reasons is loss of habitat.Animal habitats _(destroy)as humans search for more natural resources to consume(消费消费).More land _(
3、also use)for growing crops or keeping livestock(家畜家畜).In addition,massive amounts of waste _(produce)by humans,which are polluting animal habitats.Harmful chemicals_(create)by human activities are being released into the air,water,and soil.The whole of nature_(affect)by human beings.However,much has
4、 been done and _(still do)to save endangered species.Many programmes _(design)to preserve the populations of endangered species.In my opinion,there is still hope that humans can live in harmony with all things on the earth.is being threatenedis being drivenare being endangeredare being destroyedare
5、also being usedis being producedcreatedis being affectedis still being doneare being designed1.Look at the posters below.Which emotions do the photos communicate.Give your reasons.funny surprising frightening sad.When it comes to wildlife protection,all species-the good,the bad,and the ugly-should b
6、e treated equally.Pandas,dolphins,and other cute wildlife are important,but we must pay attention to less cute animals,too.The world needs all kinds-without variety,our planet cannot survive.So if you want the future to be beautiful,you have to give ugly a chance.poster on the rightI think its a lit
7、tle frightening!It doesnt look friendly and its teeth look sharp!Give Ugly a Chance:“Ugly”animals are just as important as cute animals because nature needs variety to function properly.1.Look at the posters below.Which emotions do the photos communicate.Give your reasons.funny surprising frightenin
8、g sad.Poster on the right I think its a lovely picture.The koalas are cute.They look soft and gentle.Dont Make Paper with My Home:Cutting down trees to make paper destroys the natural habitat of many animals.Billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans.Every tree that is
9、cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as these koalas.In this way a lot of animal homes are being destroyed!Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper?2.Look at the posters again and discuss the questions in groups.1.What does each poster use to stir up emoti
10、ons?The first poster uses an ugly picture of an animal to get a reaction from the reader,but then makes the point that this reaction is part of the problem,because all animals should be protected,not just ones we think are cute.The ugly rodent【啮齿动物】is also framed by a Mickey Mouse outline/likeness【外
11、貌/样子】,showing the difference between how we see them in cartoons and how they really are.The second has a cute picture and the headline is written as if the koalas were speaking to the reader which may make them more sympathetic.2.Who do you think is the intended audience for each poster?Why do you
12、think so?The posters are intended for everyone because they appeal to protecting our planet which we all live on,and to our paper consumption which we all rely on.2.Look at the posters again and discuss the questions in groups.3.What does each poster want people to do?How do you know?The first poste
13、r wants us to consider ugly animals as just as important as cute ones,because it asks us directly to do that.The second wants us to be aware of our paper consumption.It doesnt tell us to change directly,but it appeals to our emotions to change because what we are doing is not fair to animals like ko
14、alas.4.In your opinion,which poster is more effective?Why?I think the Give Ugly a Chance poster is more effective,because the viewer will react to the ugly animal first,but then read that this reaction is part of the problem that needs to be3.Choose one of the animals below or one of your own.Do som
15、e research to add to the animal fact sheet.Why is it endangered?Hunted for its skin and fur Population:0 in the wild;30-80 still living What is being done?A plan is being carried out to increase the number of wild tigers.What can we do?Do not buy fur or other tiger products!3.Choose one of the anima
16、ls below or one of your own.Do some research to add to the animal fact sheet.Why is it endangered?Hunted for its skin and fur Population:0 in the wild;30-80 still living What is being done?A plan is being carried out to increase the number of wild tigers.What can we do?Do not buy fur or other tiger
17、products!4.Steps for organizing your poster.Write a title that is simple,interesting and unusual,and then collect the information you needWrite the name of the species and why it is endangered.Use a powerful image to attract the readers attention to the facts and problemsTell the readers what you wa
18、nt them to think and do.5.Thinking and Summary1.What problems are the wildlife facing to?habitat loss hard reproduction2.Why is the wildlife endangered?Habitat is being destroyed/pollutedThe baby panda is hard to live.3.How to solve the problems?Carry out plans to increase the number of itDo researc
19、h to increase reproductive success.Reserves are being builtRaise peoples awareness of protecting the environment.5.Sample Writings:Give Back My HomeIm one of the Yangtze River Dolphins.There are only 1,000 to 1,800 of us left.We lost our habitat because humans capture so many fishes and shrimps from
20、 our home that we have a severe lack of food.Besides,the pollution is so serious that we can no longer live there.Some human friends move the remaining of us to a clean and safe habitat.As the common planet residents,is it right to take away our home for your own sake?Do clean up the rivers!5.Sample
21、 Writings:Chinese alligators need protecting!Chinese alligators,called“living fossils”,have gradually become an endangered species in the last few decades.They are hunted and killed by humans for their skin and meat.Whats worse,with the development of industry,their habitats become seriously pollute
22、d and they suffer a lot.At present,there are only around 200 Chinese alligators living in the wild!They need a safe environment to survive.It is time for us to stop killing and fight against pollution!Lets take action now!Chinese alligators need protecting!Protect These Gentle Giants!The Eastern Low
23、land gorilla is critically endangered.They are threatened by human activity.They are hunted for their meat.Their natural habitat is being destroyed by farming,mining,and logging.There are less than 4,000 left in the wild.You can help by spreading the word about their plight/dilemma and supporting ch
24、arities that work to protect them.6.Finish the poster with your partners.And use the checklist to give your partners feedbackDoes the poster include key information about the animal?Does the poster explain why it is endangered?Does the poster support its information with facts?Is the message of the
25、poster clear,i.e.can you tell clearly what the designer wants the reader to think or do?Is the image on the poster effective?Make an effective poster制作高质量的海报本单元的写作项目是“写一篇关于濒危动物的海报”。这类题目有较明显的文体结构特征，包括标题、正文、结尾和图片。Step 1基本框架基本框架1.标题(headline)用动词短语，简明概括。2.正文(body)描述词动物濒危原因、权威部门的措施和高中生应采取的行动。3.结尾(ending)
26、一个简短的总结来呼吁人们保护野生动物4.图片（picture)选择引人注目的图片,与主题要相关,色彩明亮。话题句式 1.It is a treasure of our country.它是我国的国宝。2.Believe it or not,at present only several thousand pandas exist in the world.信不信由你,目前世界上仅现存几千只熊猫。3.Its because of human activities that tigers are endangered.正是因为人类的活动,老虎处于濒危的状态。4.Many wild animals
27、are in danger of dying out.很多野生动物面临着灭绝的危险。5.The government has taken effective measures to protect them.政府已采取有效的措施来保护它们。6.People should raise the awareness of the protection of wild animals.人们应该提高保护野生动物的意识。请设计一个海报,号召人们加入到保护大熊猫的行动中来。1.大熊猫是中国乃至世界的稀有动物;2.由于栖息地遭到破坏,竹子被砍伐,大熊猫觅食越来越困难,正濒临灭绝;3.政府已建立数个自然保护区来
28、保护大熊猫;4.拯救熊猫的项目需要更多的关注和资金。谋篇明确体裁话题:海报确定时态人称:一般现在时，第三人称布局文章架构:图片 标题 主要内容列出要点：1.个人信息2.教育经历 列提纲 Write a title that is simple,interesting,and unusual and collect the information you need.Paragraph 1 Write the name of the species and why it is endangeredParagraph 2 Tell the readers what you want them to
29、think and doParagraph 3 Use a powerful image to attract the readers attention to the first and problemsParagraph 4话题词汇1.拯救濒危野生动物2.灭亡;逐浙消失3.以惊人的速度4.意识到;知道5.野生动物保护6.关切的;为担忧的7.处于危险之中8.采取措施做某事9.保护濒危动物10.盈利，获利11.拯救这个物种免于灭绝12.把它置于国家保护之下save endangered wildlifedie outat an alarming rateaware ofwildlife pro
30、tectionbe concerned aboutin danger oftake measures to do sthprotect endangered animalsmake profitssave the species from extinctionplace it under national protection话题词汇13.保护某人免受攻击/远离汽车、火车14.对于的威胁15.与自然和谐相处16.据报道17.最近几年中18.为而担心，忧虑19.注意；重视20.执行，实行；贯彻；实现；完成21.动物救助中心keep sb.safe from attacks/cars and tr
31、ainsa threat toexist in harmony with natureIt is reported thatin recent yearsbe worried aboutpay attention tocarry out an animal rescue centre 句式提升22.只有学会和大自然和谐共处，我们才不会成为野生生物和地球的威胁。（only+状语位于句首句子部分倒装）_ _ we learn to exist in harmony with nature _ _ stop being a thread to wildlife to our planet23.据报道
32、，由于砍伐树木，野生动物的生存空间正在减少。_ _ _ _ living spaces for wildlife are being reduced _ _ the cutting of trees.only when can weIt reported that due to核查成文_ Save Cute Pandas Not only is the giant panda a rare animal in China but also one of the rarest animals on the earth.As more and more habitats are being des
33、troyed and most of the bamboo has been cut down,it is becoming more and more difficult for giant pandas to find food for themselves.So they are becoming extinct.To save giant pandas,our government has set up some nature reserves.But more funds and attention are needed to carry out this important res
34、cue project.search for 搜索;查找【教材原文】They got up early in order to search for wild birds.(Page 19)他们很早就起床了,目的是寻找野生鸟类。search sth for sth 搜查某物以寻找某物 search sb for sth 搜查某人的身体以找到某物in search of 寻找;寻求语境领悟(1)As they entered the forest,they began to search for a suitable camping place.(2)He searched the boy fo
35、r the lost money.(3)The police searched the house for the stolen painting.(4)They set off early in search of the missing child.学以致用(1)I usually search the Internet _ the hotel information.(2)科学家们一直在探索战胜癌症的方法。Scientists have been _ ways to fight against cancer.(3)人类为了寻找一些主要的资源而毁坏森林。Humans destroyed forests_ some major resources.forsearching forin search of
