1、Module 8 Unit 3 Warming up and Reading 教案 Teaching aims:. Language-knowledge：1) To grasp the general idea and specific details of this text.2) New words and expressions in the text. 重点词汇和短语 patent, distinguish, powder, perfume, abruptly, convenient, expectation, monitor, passive, criterion, valid, a
2、pplication, file, call up, now and then, set about. Language skills：1) To develop Ss ability of reading for specific details as well as its main idea.2) To grasp the logic links between paragraphs of the text.3) To learn to guess meanings in context.4) To learn to write a composition based on what h
3、as learned.Key points： 1) How to describe the problem of the snakes and what has been done by the writer to solve the problem.2) Learn about the requirements of getting a patentDifficult points 1) Learn how to meet the requirements of getting a patent.2) Learn how to write a composition based on wha
4、t has been learned.Teaching methods Task-based activities.Teaching procedures:Step One Lead in. Enjoy a video of amphibious car. . Do a small quiz about great inventors and inventions. . Solve a problem: How can you divide 13 oranges among 9 children fairly?Step TwoSkimmingQ1: What was the mother up
5、set about?Q2: Did the author succeed at last?Step ThreeScanning. Questions on details. 1). Why was the writer happy to help her mother?2). Why didnt the writer use the powders?3). What were three possible approaches? Which one did the writer choose? 4). How many times did the author try to trap the
6、snakes?. How the text is organized 1). There are 6 stages in producing an invention. Put them into right order:Applying for a patent _ Finding a problem _ Doing research _Testing the solution _ Thinking of a creative solution _ Deciding on the invention _2). Divide the text into 5 parts according to
7、 the order.StagesParagraph1. Find a problem2. Do research3. Think of a creative solution4. Test the solutions several times5. Apply for a patent . Whats the text mainly about? The text tells the p_ of the snakes and presents the p_ of catching them and applying for a p_.Step Four Review (Read the te
8、xt again and fill in the blanks.) Snakes came near my mothers house _ _ _, which u_ my mother much, and she wanted me to _ _ _them. So I _ _ researching the _ of snakes to find the easiest way to _ them. I thought of three possible a_. I made up my mind to use the third one. I tried three times and
9、the third _ was finally successful. _by my friends and relations, I decided to _ the opportunity, hoping to get a _ with my invention.Step FiveApplication.What are the requirements of getting a patent?.According to the text, which of the following do you think can be given a patent?A. A new novel wr
10、itten by Yao Ming.B. A new star discovered by a scientist.C. A new way to make dirty water clean.D. A new kind of grass found in a mountain which can be used as a medicine. Discuss with your partner what the advantages are of getting a patent.Step SixHomeworkYou received a letter from your friend, w
11、ho asked you for some advice. After reading the letter,write a letter back to show your ideas. Dear Steven,How are you getting on? I am writing to ask for your advice. Recently, I have invented a new way to make the dirty water clean. It is really amazing! So my classmates encouraged me to apply for a patent for it. But my parents think its too difficult and its only a waste of time. I really dont know what to do. Can you give me some advice? Yours Henry
