1、Student learning outcomesBy the end of the class,you will be able to1.more fluently read expository essays.2.more quickly find specific information in a text.3.express ideas about raising pets.4.be aware of cultural differences between western countries and China.Identify picturesDOGSBrainstorming:J
2、obs dogs can dodogspetsdogsperformerspetsdogshuntersperformerspetsdogsguardshuntersperformerspetsdogsblind guidesguardshuntersperformerspetsdogstrackers/detectivesblind guidesguardshuntersperformerspetsdogstherapy dogstrackers/detectivesblind guidesguardshuntersperformerspetsdogsfoodtherapy dogstrac
3、kers/detectivesblind guidesguardshuntersperformerspetsdogsSkim the text and find out the role dogs play in each paragraphParagraph A:Dogs as _.Paragraph B:Dogs as _.Paragraph C:Dogs as _.Paragraph D:Dogs as _.Paragraph E:Dogs as _.excellent guardsmans working matespart of mans familywonderful tracke
4、rsdangerous killersPara.A:excellent guardsThis is only a scene in a movie.What is the scene?Describe the scene.Who is in the scene What are they doing?Where are they?How is the weather?sheepdogshepherdPara.B:mans working mates scan the paragraph and find out what jobs can dogs do?1.work as _2.be mad
5、e to _3.be bred to _4.track_5.be used in_ 6.be used in _7.be used as _mans guardspull cartssmell out enemiesthe scent of big animalssportspolice workDogs canpetswhy passive voice?Para.C:Part of mans familyshare some of your life live in your home keep your company go on trip with you help you get ov
6、er a lot of difficulties Para.D:wonderful trackers What is Sauer?What did Sauer do?How did he catch the thief?When did this happen?nWhat is Bobbie?nWhat happened to Bobbie?nWhat did Bobbie do?nHow did he come back?Stories about Sauer and BobbieSauerBobbieWhat is it?What did they do?When did this hap
7、pen?How many kilometers did they cover?How did they make it:Stories about Sauer and BobbieSauerBobbieWhat is it?a trained doga pet?What did they do?tracked a thiefwas lost by a coupleturned up at When did this happen?in 1925in 1923How many kilometers did they cover?160 kilometerssome 3200 kilometers
8、How did they make it:by scentby sharp sense of smellPara.E:dangerous killersRabies Rabies is is an an infectious infectious disease disease affecting affecting the the brain brain and and nervous nervous system system of of warm-blooded warm-blooded mammals mammals and and humans.humans.Most Most pe
9、ople people associate associate rabies rabies with with the the mad-dog mad-dog syndrome syndrome depicted depicted in in the the movies.movies.However,However,different different animals will be affected differently.animals will be affected differently.What makes rabies so dangerous?The disease is
10、passed on by a bite form an infected dog at any stage.Once the symptoms are evident,the infected will die shortly after.It is very hard to discover the disease at an early stage as an infected dog does not show any symptoms.Summary Advantages:help man do many things work as guards pull carts smell o
11、ut enemies track the scent of big animals be used in sports be used in police work become mans pets Its sharp sense help human and themselves get over difficulties Disadvantages:carry the horrible disease-rabiesGroup work-debate Topic:raising dogs as pets Preparation time:3 minutes Rules:1st round:p
12、osition presentation 2nd round:the rebuttal phase,each reason 5 points 3rd round:summaryThe team that scores the higher marks wins.Writing:design a sloganPlease dont eat me,Ill be your best friend.Cultural Awareness What is the relationship between man and dogs？In western culture:dogs are described
13、as mans _,_,and _.a lucky dog Every dog has its day Love me,love my dog.The greatest love is a mothers;then a dogs;then a sweethearts a polish proverb Happiness is a warm puppy.Charles M.SchulzIn Chinese culture dogs have _meanings.a homeless dog a mad dog a dog catching a mouse Barking dogs seldom biteExtra-classroom activities:1.
