1、高中英语选择性必修三 U3 Integrated skillsTeaching aims:By the end of this section,students will be able to:1.grasp the features of popular history books.2.express their opinions on popular history books.3.write an article on popular history books.4.develop their competence in history.Have students answer the
2、following questions.What type of history book do you like to read?I am interested in history books which describe historical figures or events in a simple and Interesting way.I hope to gain some historical knowledge after reading these books.Have students listen to the introduction and finish A1on p
3、age 36.Remind them to learn the tip on the same page.Answer:1.F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.T 6.FHave students answer the following questions according to the introduction.1.Why is the bookA Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty so popular?The reason why the book is so popular among the reader mainly lies in its writi
4、ng style.Fore example,it uses easy-to-understand language and gives a vivid description of historical figures or events.2.What influence does the popular history book have on Alan?He has been inspired to do more research on certain topics and to eagerly read up on history.Have students listen to the
5、 introduction again and finish A2 on page 36.Answer:1.history into a story 2.gives a vivid description 3.easy to understand 4.check the facts 5.Different views 6.Similar events 7.do more research 8.read up on history Have students read the article in partB on page 37 and summarize the main idea of e
6、ach paragraph.Para1:Introduce the rise of popular history books.Para2:State the historians personal opinion on popular history books.Para3:Give reasons and examples to support the opinion.Para4:End the article with a strong conclusion.Have students answer the questions in partB on page 37.1.Popular
7、history books use a natural and chatty style of writing with vivid descriptions and fun facts,making the subject of history easy to understand and more interesting.2.The historian has a positive attitude towards popular history books.He starts off by saying“Luckily,popular history books have made th
8、at a thing of the past”.When referring to the fact that in the past,history was a serious topic for the general reader.His tone shows that he supports the new approach that popular history books have taken.He also uses positive adjectives to further describe how the content is presented in popular h
9、istory books:“a natural,chatty style of writing that opens up the subject matter to the ordinary reader and use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly,thus engaging the readers interest.He ends by saying Reading popular history books is certainly a fanta
10、stic way to introduce people to the basics of history,which emphasizes his positive attitude towards popular history books.Have students answer the following question.What rhetorical devices are used in this article?In the first paragraph,contrast is used to introduce the topic.In the last paragraph
11、,metaphor is used-studying history is compared to entering a palace.Have students compare popular historybooks with academic history books.Both of them can enlighten students on some facts about historical figures and events.The differences between them lie in the following aspects.First,popular his
12、tory books tend to use eye-catching titles and colourful covers while academic history books seem to be plain.Second,popular history books are sometimes influenced by personal perspectives while academic history books adopt balanced views.Finally,the former sometimes may not have an in-depth analysi
13、s of some historical facts while the latter may go further.Have students work in pairs to discuss what aspects about popular books can be included in their writing.Name of a popular history bookBrief introduction to the bookHow the book introduces historyReasons for recommending the bookDisadvantage
14、s of popular history books compared with academic onesYour opinion on popular history booksHave students finish Part C onpage38.Remind them that the expressions listed on this page can be used in their discussion.A:Recently,Ive seen more and more people reading popular history books.Ithink that more
15、 people are into history now than in the past.B:I feel the same way.Popular history books make history less like a serious subject,but more like an interesting one.Maybe the overall style of popular history books contributes to the growing interest in the subject.A:Yes,thats right.Popular history bo
16、oks often use eye-catching titles and colourful covers to arouse the readers interest.Once they open the book,the easy-to-understand writing style draws them in and they become willing participants in history-this would be unlikely to happen if they were simply reading dry and scholarly history book
17、s!B:Youre absolutely right.Presenting the past in a way that describes historicalfigures and events vividly is essential to ensuring the general reader remains interested in the subject.A:The rise of popular history books is,in my opinion,a fantastic thing foreducation.I believe that this type of hi
18、story book inspires students first and helps them develop a real passion for the subject,making them more willing to tackle the more challenging,less fun work later.B:I dont think its a good idea.Even if they do add a unique perspective to the subject,popular history books sometimes dont have an in-
19、depth analysis of some historical facts.A:I see your point,but to get the relatively full picture of history,perhaps they can be used together with academic history books.B:Definitely!There is absolutely nothing wrong with making the past colourful and exciting.1.Have students write an article about
20、 popular history books.They can refer to“Planning your writing”in part D on page38 to help them in terms of the structure and writing techniques.2.Have students use an effective opening paragraph to draw the readers attention.3.Have students check their writing after they finish and exchange drafts
21、with their partners for peer review,referring to“Checking your writing”in part D on page 38.4.Have students share their writing in class and evaluate each others work.Recently,I see more and more people are choosing popular history books.The rise of popular history books is,in my opinion,a fantastic
22、 thing.The overall style of popular history books contributes to the growing interest in the subject.The general reader is attracted to these books because they often use eye-catching titles and colourful covers.Once they open the book,the storylike easy-to-understand writing style draws them in and
23、 they become willingparticipants in history-this would be unlikely to happen if they were simply reading dry history books!Presenting the past in a way that describes historical figures and events vividly is essential to ensuring the reader remains interested in the subject.Popular history books pro
24、vide a fantastic way to introduce readers to the basics of history.Even though one criticism of popular history books is that they sometimes do not have an in-depth analysis of some historical facts,they indeed add a unique perspective to the subject.If readers want to dig up more on history,academi
25、c history books can be a great choice,which provide readers with a well-rounded experience.In conclusion,popular history books help readers rediscover a subject that has always been considered to be dull.I believe that this type of history book helps the general reader develop a real passion for the subject and inspires them to do more research on it.I hope more and more young people are encouraged to learn more about history.There is nothing wrong with making the past colourful and exciting.
