1、Period 1Reading and Thinking学案设计(一)学习目标1.To learn about the convenience brought by smart homes in the future.2.To learn about the discourse structure and language features of an exposition of popular science.3.To identify the purpose and the intended audience according to the content and linguistic
2、features.4.To express your opinions on the development of technology.课堂探究Part Skim the text and answer these questions1.What is the purpose of the text?2.Who is the intended audience of this text?Part Analyse the discourse structurePart Scan for detailsActivity 1Read Paragraph 1 and think over the q
3、uestions.(1)Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions?(2)What does “These kinds of things” refer to?(3)What will be a smart solution?(4)Whats the difference between ordinary homes and smart homes?VSActivity 2Read Paragraph 2 to Paragraph 4 and fill in the table below.In the future,w
4、hat will smart homes do about.?doorsdinnersTVs,computersbedswater pipes,electric wirestoiletslights,favourite music,or TVprogrammesPart Analyse the writing techniques1.What genre is the text?What are its features?2.What writing techniques are used in this text?3.Where can you find this kind of text?
5、Part Post-readingWork in groups.Discuss the questions.1.In what way is the home of tomorrow already the home of today?2.What might be some of the disadvantages of smart homes?Part 核心素养专练在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house or switch off the TV?These kinds o
6、f things often happen to us,which can lead 1. problems.However,in the near future,we 2.(live)in smart homes that will lock the door and switch off the TV 3.(automatic).These smart homes will provide us with a 4.(comfortable)environment.Your home will learn your daily routine and 5.(preference),so ev
7、erything will be ready for you when you get home each evening.For example,lights will come on instantly you enter the door along with 6.(you)favourite music.All controls will respond to voice commands,so you just say 7. you want and the home system will obey.Besides,it will give you suggestions on a
8、 healthier diet and how 8.(sleep)better.This smart technology 9.(be)not a fantasy.Nevertheless,it will take some years 10. most new homes begin to use it.参考答案Part Skim the text and answer these questions1.The purpose of the text is to introduce and get people excited about the idea of smart homes.2.
9、Home owners.Part Analyse the discourse structure1.General introduction to the advantages of smart homes2.General statement3.Supporting details4.ConclusionPart Scan for detailsActivity 1(1)To introduce the topic.(2)These kinds of things refer to forgetting to lock the door or switch off the TV or com
10、puter.(3)A smart home.(4) Ordinary homeswaste resourceslead to problemsVSSmart homeskeep us securesave us energyprovide a more comfo-rtable environmentActivity 2In the future,what will smart homes do about.?doorslock the door for us when we are awaydinnersprepare dinner for us in advanceTVs,computer
11、sswitch them off when we forgetbedsrecord how well we sleep every night and check our body weight;send a warning to our phones and give us suggestions on a healthier diet and how to sleep better续表In the future,what will smart homes do about.?water pipes,electric wiresdetect the problems and provide
12、us with the relevant informationtoiletskeep constant track of our health and warn us early on if there is something wronglights,favourite music,or TVprogrammescome on the instant we enter the doorPart Analyse the writing techniques1.It is a popular science article.Features:A brief and eye-catching t
13、itle;explaining general concepts in a simplified way;emphasising main events;using quotes,metaphors(比喻),analogies(类比) to explain difficult or abstract scientific concepts;listing data or numbers. 2.By means of classification,examples and comparison.3.It is usually presented in many forms,including b
14、ooks,magazine articles,web pages,etc.This text is more likely from a magazine.Part Post-reading1.Many of the new innovations are already used in some homes today.This is true especially for automatic controls of things such as lights and air conditioners.2.One disadvantage is that if there is a prob
15、lem with the system,you may find yourself locked out of the house or unable to turn your TV off or on.Security is another big concern,as strangers may be able to hack into the system to collect information about your life and use that for evil purposes.Part 核心素养专练1.to 2.will be living3.automatically4.more comfortable5.preferences6.your7.what8.to sleep9.is10.before
