1、They(oceans)provide a breeding ground for life,connect the world and promote development.-Xi Jinping海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、促进了发展海洋孕育了生命、联通了世界、促进了发展 -习近平习近平Lead-in 1.What do you think of when you see the photos?2.Can you describe ocean using your own language?invader,corals,fish,harmonyThe ocean is the cradle
2、 of life.(metaphor)The ocean hides secrets like mankind.(simile,personification)The ocean gave my face a salty slap as his tides rose.(personification)Lead-in Sea voyages,sea exploitation,sea protection,the development of a harmonious relationship between humans and the sea What do you know about se
3、a exploration?What do you want to know about sea exploration?Do you know any stories about sea voyages?Lead-in Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and explorer who made seven voyages to the Western Sea.The first voyage started in Yongle three years(1405),and the last voyage ended in Xuande eight years(14
4、33),totaling seven times.Zheng Hes voyages are one of the world navigation feats in history.Lead-in Ferdinand Magellan is a Portuguese navigator and explorer who made the first voyage around the world in 1519.He sailed around South America,discovering the Strait of Magellan,and across the Pacific.Le
5、ad-in Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer whose journeys kicked off centuries of exploration and exploitation on the American continents.He discovered a new world in 1492.Prediction 1.What the content of the text is?2.What is the style of the text?3.What are the four major types of essay do
6、 you know?It is an expository essay.Narrative,descriptive,expository,and argumentative.The text is mainly about how Chinese people conduct sea explorations over time.A title usually covers the main point of the subject or keywords of the essay.It shares the theme of the essay and tells the reader wh
7、at to expect.A narrative essay is a story with a beginning,middle,and end.A descriptive essay describes a subject and lists interesting details.An expository essay is factual,giving information on a subject.An argumentative essay aims to convince the reader.1234Prediction Fast-reading Read the text
8、quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph.A.China is also joining with other countries on other important projects.B.Travel from east to west began long before Columbus.C.In ancient times,travel east to west was on the Silk Road.D.China will continue to explore the sea and enhance relationsh
9、ips with other countries.E.The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road has encouraged cooperation and strengthened the bonds between China and the rest of the world.F.Zheng Hes sea voyages built relations with other countries.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6closing sentence opening sentence“standout”sen
10、tencesummary sentenceopening sentence opening sentence The main idea is sometimes stated in either the opening or closing sentence.If not,look for another“standout”sentence,or summarize the paragraph in your mind by asking yourself“What is it mainly about?”.Fast-reading Draw the structure of the tex
11、tPara.23Para.45 Para.6In the pastAt presentIntroduction to the topic:Reaching out across the seaIn the futurePara.1 How is the passage developed?The passage is developed chronologically.Which is introduced in each exploration?RegionEvent Purpose ChinaIndiathe Middle EastRomeCeylonIn the pastAt prese
12、ntthe ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He,the ArcticIn the future?China&the rest of the worldFast-reading What are the routes during different periods?Which event has happened during these periods?Whats the purpose in different time?The Maritime Silk Road,A trading route across the seaThe 21st
13、Century Maritime Silk Road,The Belt and Road Initiative unknownFast-reading Para.23Para.45 Para.6In the pastAt presentIntroduction to the topic:Reaching out across the seaIn the futurePara.1 Region Purpose Indian OceanTo tradeThe east coast of Africa,the ArcticTo exchange culture and cooperate China
14、&the rest of the worldTo build a community of a shared future for mankind and achieve win-win developmentTimeTopic sentenceDetailed Reading stories1.What drives people to reach out across the sea?Trade and curiosity2.Why did Marco Polos tales inspire European explorers to search for sea routes from
15、west to east?Because Polo wrote extensively about his travels and what he discovered during his years abroad,which attracted European explorers who believed that they could import more items from the East.Topic sentenceTo arrange or settle by discussion and mutual agreement.The origin the Silk Road1
16、.What is the result of the Maritime silk road?Merchants met to negotiate trade deals.The benefits2.What benefit can be got from negotiating trade deals?introduction of new species,enhancing friendshipMore awareness of each others cultures,Detailed Reading Topic/transitional sentence1.What is the pur
17、pose of the sea exploration during the Ming Dynasty?2.Whats the difference between the ancient Silk Road and the Ming Dynasty Silk Road?3.It Zheng Hes voyages successful and meaningful?Why?Detailed Reading pull back or move awayThe purposeDetailed Reading 1.What is the purpose of sea exploration dur
18、ing the Ming Dynasty?2.Whats the difference between the ancient Silk Road and the Ming Dynasty Silk Road?3.It Zheng Hes voyages successful and meaningful?Why?The purpose is to further build relation with other countries.Yes,his voyages developed the friendship and relationship between China and othe
19、r countries,enhance foreign trade and show Chinese power.The travelling route of the land and the sea.Detailed Reading Topic sentence1.What is the function of the first sentence?2.What is the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative?3.What bonds do you think can be strengthened between China and the
20、rest of the world in the Belt and Road Initiative?transitionalDetailed Reading 1.What is the function of the first sentence?2.What is the purpose of the Belt and Road Initiative?3.What bonds do you think can be strengthened between China and the rest of the world in the Belt and Road Initiative?It i
21、s a transitional sentence.To encourage cooperation and trade,strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world,explore the Arctic.The economic/bond.culture/political/technological/friendly Detailed Reading Topic sentence1.Why will China continue to reach out the sea far into the future?2.
22、Why does China join its friends and other nations on other important projects?3.What is the meaning of reaching out across the sea?Detailed Reading 1.Why will China continue to reach out the sea far into the future?2.Why does China join its friends and other nations on other important projects?3.Wha
23、t is the meaning of reaching out across the sea?It is the need of trade and the desire to enhance relationships.Possible answer:China wants to guide its friends to build a community with a shared future for mankind.We want to promote joint development,enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and deve
24、lop common prosperity.It benefits the trade,cooperation and culture exchange.1.What achievements has China made in reaching out across the sea?2.What effects did Chinas reaching out across the sea in the last past have on the world?3.What about other countries?Group DiscussionMake notes under two co
25、lumns:Facts and Opinions.Facts are statements that can be proven.Facts may be true or false.Opinions are statements that cannot be proven and argued;Opinions may be supported with facts.Group Discussion1.Which countries reached out across the sea in the past and why?2.What benefits and problems did
26、those countries get from doing this?3.What effects did reaching out across the sea in the past have on the world?4.What do you think is the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative?QuestionFactOpinion European explores,China,India,Ceylon,African royal families;For trade1234They got new products
27、from many countries and became more aware of other cultures;It led to invasion and conquest.The land and sea routes remained active channels between different cultures for centuries;It advanced the spread of knowledge,technology,and goods,and made the world a smaller place.The aim of it is to encour
28、age cooperation and trade across the historical Silk Road areas,and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world It will lead to greater integration with China and other countries.It will promote joint development,enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and develop common prosperity1
29、.Are there questions discussed on the same aspect?2.When you think about one historical or contemporary event,which aspects should you consider to gain a full understanding?Group DiscussionTime,event,region,purpose or significance Homework Think about the following question and write a short essayAs
30、 students what contributions could we make to the Belt and Road Initiative?Homework There is no doubt that the Belt and Road is the hottest issue recently.As students,what contributions can we make to it?Firstly,we can participate in social volunteer activities which benefit understanding the develo
31、pment of society deeply.In addition,we should study hard and learn more about Chinese culture so that we can spread our excellent culture to the world through our professional knowledge.Finally,English learning is important for us because we can introduce the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative to foreigners in English and encourage more countries to join it.All in all,we should start with little things and keep doing them.REACHING OUT ACROSS THE SEA
