Ⅰ. Pre class
1. Read the passage and then think about the question?
What's the relationship between man and nature, friends or enemies?
2. Task-based reading
Read the passage by yourself and then finish the NO.7 exercise in Learning-- English paper (period 8)
3. Work in groups and follow the outline below to prepare for the debate.
(1) Planning
◆Discuss which topic your group would like to choose from below. Tick your choice after discussing with your group members.
□ Economic Development Priority versus □ Environmental Protection Priority
[prai'riti] 优先
□ Advertisements have more advantages than disadvantages versus □ Advertisements have more disadvantages than advantages
□ Internet has more advantages than disadvantages versus □ Internet has more disadvantages than advantages
◆ Give each member of the group a different role. Choose from the following and write down the names besides each role.
Group leader_____________
Debater_________________ Researcher__________________
Timekeeper______________ Questioner__________________
◆ For information about your topic, look in the following places:
Internet, magazines, libraries, books, debaters on TV, debates on the radio or any other resources you can use to find information about your topic.
(2) Preparing
◆ Discuss the information each group member has found. Decide what information to start your debate with. The strongest point should be your opening point. Don’t forget to keep a good point for the ending as it will leave a lasting impression.
◆ Make a list of points that your group comes up with.
● some references for you
State 陈述, of course 当然, right 是的, exactly 对。 Above all ;To begin with,首先， Last 最后，My fellow debaters, 对方辩友, On the one hand , On the other hand,
Moreover; in addition,此外, furthermore更进一步地说,
On the whole 总的来说, in a word 总之。
That’s true. 是那样；From the above discussion,
Some people claim that一些人声称; As we all know…
I’d like to point out that … That’s all I want to say. I’m afraid I don’t agree.
I totally disagree with them, for this idea is too narrow-minded. (狭隘的)
You can't be serious. You must be joking. (你一定是在开玩笑)
(3) Producing
◆ Practise your debate in your group. Make sure that each members of the group has a few points into the debate.
◆ Write down the opinions your group wants to present.
Honorable teachers, ladies and gentlemen，our opinion is
Ⅱ. While-Class
Learning aims:
1. To understand the passage by doing some tasks.
2. To understand the relationship between human beings and nature.
3. To develop the cooperation skills and improve spoken English after doing the project.
4. To realize the importance of protecting nature.
Learning procedures:
1. Enjoy a flash
2. Analyze the title
3. Fast reading
4. Detailed reading
(1) Paragraph 1: Find out the ways people overdevelop Earth’s resources
(2) Paragraph 2: Fill in the form
Some people’s opinion
The others’ opinion
(3) Paragraph 3: Tell which of the following statements are True and which are False
1. Both poorer and developed nations pay more attention to economic development but less to the environment.
2. Because of everyday needs, many poorer nations are using up natural resources rapidly.
3. Developing and developed countries should work together to make people have healthy and productive lives, suffering the environment.
4. Humans are moving towards an important point of understanding in the relationship with nature.
(4) Paragraph 4: Choose the main idea of this paragraph
The main idea is
A. Through the development of economy, nature will become better at the same time.
B. Humans can really win by protecting nature.
C. Just protect nature, then man will have a better future.
4. Summary
For a long time, our ________ __________ have been seriously affected by people in many ways such as _________, ________, ________, tourism and so on. In order to live, people have to use nature to _____ needs. But if we only focus on _____________ ___________, then people may suffer. Fortunately, humans are moving towards an important point of ____________ in the relationship with nature. Both__________ and __________ countries should work together to ensure that people enjoy __________ and ___________ lives, _________ the environment around them suffering. Humans can only really win by _________ _________. It’s mankind’s responsibility to find ___________ that are ___________ for everyone and everything.
5. Have a debate
(4) Presenting
◆ The groups come together to debater their topic in front of the class.
◆ Before the debate begins, the chair will ask the students audience which side of the issue they agree with. Ask the same question at the end of the debate. The group that has changed the minds of the most students wins the debate. The other group needs to think about how they can do better next time.
Ⅲ. Post class
1. Read the passage at least three times and then underline the phrases and sentences you consider important.
2. Finish the exercise on page 71 in KKL.
Ⅳ. 课后反思
1. 课文都理解了吗？你认为还有哪些疑难句？(可以在书上标出)
2. 通过这堂课你收获了什么？在下次课上你认为有哪些地方可以做得更好？(比如在听课效率，课堂参与度等方面)