1、Book 2 THE INTERNETReading Reading and and thinkthinkingingStart an online communitycommunityn In this period,you will be able to 1.figure out the main structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each part.2.learn from the experience of Jan by reading the story.3.share your own opinion ab
2、out the Internet by using the general-particular pattern.The Internet has greatly changed our way of life.Can you list some examples?The Internet has changed our lives study daily life work entertainmentpay for billsshop online search for information apply for work onlinelisten to music moretake onl
3、ine classeschat with someone watch videosplay gamespost a blog Lead inLead inPredictionmain titlesub-title(colon(colon):):explain1.What do you think the text will be about from the two titles?2.What do you think is the writers attitude to this topic?2.How do you think the writer feels about the topi
4、c?We have been changed a lot by the Internet and it has brought us together.A.Optimistic B.Positive C.Negative D.Pessimistic(result)(reason)Read headlines:Headlines usually include only key ideas or information from the text.They often do not follow strict grammar rules,because writers use as few wo
5、rds as possible to catch the attention of the readers.Before readingBefore readingPara1Para2Para3Para4Para5 _ of the Internet to our life The _ Jan met and solvedJan started an IT club to _Jans next _.Jans life has been _IntroductionExamplesSummaryBenefitsdifficultyteach older people.goal greatly im
6、proved Read for main idea and structureWhile readingWhile readingMuch has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web.There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our life more convenient.We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping.We can
7、get the most updated information from large databases.We can download software,documents,and images whenever we need them.But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.Peoples lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.Read for the struct
8、ure of para.1IntroductionIntroduction(the convenience brought by the Internet)(the convenience brought by the Internet)ExamplesExamples(x wait in line;x carry cash;get information;(x wait in line;x carry cash;get information;download sth)download sth)SummarySummary(more changes brought by the Intern
9、et)(more changes brought by the Internet)While readingWhile reading Jan Tchamani,an English teacher in Birmingham,UK,suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job.At age 50,she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company.After a while,she dis
10、covered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.She could listen to music,watch films,play games,and explore the world.She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others.She realised that one of the greatest bene
11、fits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that actually exists between people.She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teacher older people how to use computers and the Internet.She and her friends now organise events and collect mone
12、y for private teachers.Many people have been helped by the club.A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job.Now that he works and can take care of himself,his daughter has time to study at university.A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online
13、company together with two friends.She no longer feels lonely,and her company has become quite successful.Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better.She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that e
14、veryone has access to the Internet and knows how to use technology.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.Para _ to _:Jans story2While readingWhile reading4Many people have been helped by the club.Para 2 to 4:Jans storyless lonely&boredremove the di
15、stanceStart IT club to teach older people;Organize events&collect money to pay for private teachersStart taking online classes to learn moreproblem?Developed a sudden illness;quit her job;got stuck with only computer to keep her company.solution?listen to music;watch TV;play games;explore the world;
16、join online group;activities:benefits:A 59-year-old man A 61-year-old woman Bridge the digital divide;Make sure everyone has access to the Internet;Start a charity website.lonelyhopelesshopefulinspiredJans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.Follow-up actions:1.I think Jan is very helpful
17、 because she makes use of the Internet to help a lot of people in need and make the society better.Jans life has been greatly improved by the Internet.“when you go through tough times,you meet others who are facing similar challenges.”Jan says.“Thinking about other peoples situation inspired me to o
18、ffer help.”While readingWhile readingCritical thinking:1.What kind of person do you think Jan is?2.What can we learn from Jans experience?2.We learn that when we go through tough times,we can find help and support from other people online.We also learn that we can feel less lonely by creating or joi
19、ning communities on the Internet,and that we can even use the internet to achieve our goals.Many people have been helped by the club.less lonely&boredremove the distanceStart an IT club to teach more people;Organize events collect money to pay for private teachersStart taking online classes to learn
20、 more listen to music;watch TV;play games;explore the world;join online group;activities:benefits:A 59-year-old man A 61-year-old woman Bridge the digital divide;Make sure everyone has access to the Internet;Start a charity website.Stronger together:How we have been changed by the InternetPara1:conv
21、enienceconvenience brought about by the internetThe publicThe public has has been been changed changed byby thethe Internet.Internet.Jans lifeJans life has has beenbeen changed changed by the by the InternetInternetThe societyThe society will be will be changed changed byby the the InternetInternetM
22、ore peoples More peoples liveslives have been have been changed changed by the by the InternetInternetHow does the content content cohere(协同一致)with the titletitle?The Internet is making us _!The Internet is making us _!stronger togetherAfter readingAfter readingAfter readingAfter readingDo you think
23、 your life has been changed by the Internet?If so,how?Possible vocabulary:Possible vocabulary:take online classes,chat with friends,purchase things online,download apps and documents,no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping,listen to music,explore the world,have access to.Writing task:Use
24、the Writing task:Use the general-general-particularparticular pattern to write pattern to write a a short paragraphshort paragraph.General ideaMy life has been changed a lot by the Internet.Example 1Example 2 Example 3ConclusionAfter readingAfter readingstructurewriting method总总分分总总举例子举例子Possible vo
25、cabulary:Possible vocabulary:take online classes,chat with friends,purchase things online,download apps and documents,no longer wait in line or carry cash when shopping,listen to music,explore the world,have access to.See you next time!The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.-Bill Gates
