1、The Third period ReadingTeaching goals 教学目标1. Target Language 目标语言重点词汇和短语 previous, influence, symbol, diverse, set up, evidence, mix, not to mention, to name only a few, diversity, situate, full- scale, cover, talkative, be incapable of, imaginings, stick to, as long as, behave, disappoint, respons
2、ibility,重点句子 1. What do you think makes Vancouver different from other big Canadian cities? 2. There is evidence that the different ethnic groups were able to live in harmony 3. At the beginning of the 19th century, the population of Vancouver was only 2,000, of which 350 were Chinese. 4. “Oh, what
3、I know about myself isnt really worth telling.”2. Ability goals 能力目标 Enable students to learn about multicultural influence in Canada and other such countries.3. Learning ability goals 学能目标 Help students learn how to summarize the outline of the passages by looking through it.Teaching important and
4、difficult points 教学重难点Enable the students to grasp the detailed information about a passage.How to improve the students ability of summarizing an article.Teaching methods 教学方法Scanning, skimming and discussing.Teaching aids 教具准备A tape recorder and a projector.Teaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式Step I
5、GreetingT: Good morning / afternoon, Class.Ss: Good morning / afternoon, Mr. / Miss. T：Have you all finished your homework? Lets check your discussion first. Which pair is ready?Ss: Let us have a try. (Introduce their roles, one in favor of it and the other against.)T: Really good. Begin!S1: Did you
6、 know that in Canada, they hunt seals every year? They can be hunted legally from the age of two weeks, as soon as their coats, which were white when they are born, turn a darker color. Frankly, I think its so cruel.S2: You are absolutely right. The hunt is completely legal. But Im afraid I dont agr
7、ee with you. In my opinion, the hunt is a wise decision. And S1: Im sorry to interrupt, but I really cant understand why the country passed such a law to allow hunting cute seals. Its so cruel and unnecessary.S2: Well, do you know that the fishing industry is in decline because there are fewer fish
8、in the Atlantic?S1: Yes, of course I know that.S2: So the thing is, seal hunting is an important source of income for the people of Quebec and Newfoundland. They can sell the skins and meat for millions of dollars.S1: Im afraid I cant agree. I dont think hunting seals is the only way to solve the pr
9、oblem. Dont they have other alternatives? Do you think it is justified to kill these poor innocent animals?S2: You have a point, but there is a huge demand for fur if there wasnt, they wouldnt be able to sell the skins.S1: I cant agree more. I strongly believe that people shouldnt wear fur its cruel
10、.S2: I dont think so. Anyway there are millions of seals in Canada. If people didnt kill them, the population of seals would get out of control.S1: What you said sounds reasonable. However, animal rights groups say that the hunt is unnecessary and the seals are shot or beaten to death. So the protes
11、ters have been trying to stop the hunt.S2: Im sorry, but I have to mention that the government says that seals are killed in a humane way.S1: I doubt about that. If so, why have there been fights between hunters and protesters? Dont you think it would be better if we stopped the hunt and hence settl
12、ed down all the problems?S2: Er .T: Isnt wonderful, boys and girls? (The students applauds.) Through listening and speaking, you have known something about Canada. Today we are going to have a close look at one of the cities in Canada and read an extract of a world best- selling novel. Are you inter
13、ested in them?Ss: Sure.Step II Lead-in T: Before we start, Id like you to look at the map on the previous page, the photo and the title of the passage and then you are going to discuss the questions. (After a few minutes of thinking) Ready?S3: Id like to give an answer to question 1. Vancouver is qu
14、ite different from other big Canadian cities because it is one of the most culturally and racially diverse cities in Canada and even the world. It is the symbol of multicultural Canada.S4: The multicultural influence on Vancouver mainly comes from Asia, because it is Canadas gateway to the Pacific R
15、im, and it is a magnet for visitors and new citizens from all parts of Asia.S5: There are many Chinese people living in Vancouver. For one thing, it is Canadas gateway to the Pacific Rim, so it is very convenient for Chinese people to go there by sea. For another, there has been a Chinese community
16、in Vancouver for more than 200 years. The Chinatown there is the third biggest in the world.T: I couldnt agree more. Since Vancouver is said to be the symbol of multicultural Canada, from which sides should we observe? Lets move on.Step III Reading1. Skimming T: Now please look through Part 1 of the
17、 passage and then deal with Activity 2. Pay attention to more than one answer may be correct. The teacher let students read as fast as they can.T: From this activity, Im sure you all have got an idea of who makes up the population of Vancouver, right?2. ScanningT: Now read Part 1 carefully for the s
18、econd time. Then you are going to work in pairs and write five comprehension questions. Several minutes later.T: Please share your questions with another pair and answer them. Lets begin our pair-work.A sample dialog:S6: Why do you think Vancouver is the symbol of multicultural Canada?S7: Well, in m
19、y opinion, Vancouver is one of the most culturally and racially diverse cities in Canada, where all cultures and languages are respected and represented. So thats why Canada is seen as a world leader in multicultural and diversities.S6: Do you know what are the original inhabitants called?S7: I thin
20、k it should be the First Nations people who have been living there for more than 10,000 years. By the way, can you tell me where they lived?S6: They lived in villages of large wooden houses and each family set up a totem pole near their house.S7: Can you tell me what the population of Vancouver is?S
21、6 It has a population of nearly 200 million. And how much do you know about Chinatown?S7: Vancouver has the largest Chinatown in Canada, which is also the third biggest in the world. With a history of over 200 years, it is located around the Chinese Cultural Center (CCC). Its amazing to see the Dr.
22、Sun Yat-sen Chinese Park and Garden behind the CCC. Opened in 1986, this garden was the first full- scale classical Chinese garden ever built outside China.T: Good job. Now read Part 2 of the passage and then deal with Activity 4, 5 and 6. (The students are underlining the difficult words or sentenc
23、es). OK, lets check the answers. Please correct the mistakes.Suggested answers to Activity 4:The true statements are: 2, 4 and 5Sentence 1 should be that 200 years ago, nearly 17.5% of the population of Vancouver were Chinese. (not a quarter)Sentence 3 should be Chinatown in Vancouver is smaller tha
24、n that in San Francisco.T: Good. Now complete the meanings with the words in the box of Activity 5.The Ss finish Part by themselves.T: Well done. Now would you like to write the meaning of the other five words in the box in Activity 5. So lets deal with Activity 6. Volunteers?S8: diverse: adj. of di
25、fferent kinds; varied; v. diversify n. diversity e.g. people from diverse cultures Her interests are diverse.S9: gateway: n. be a gateway to sth. Place through which one must go to reach somewhere else. e.g. The port of Dover is Englands gateway to Europe. n. Means of gaining sth. e.g. A good educat
26、ion can be the gateway to success.S10: minority: n. smaller number or part (esp. of people voting cast.); adj. minor e.g. Only a minority of British households dont have a car.S11: prosperous: adj. successful or thriving, esp. financially e.g. a prosperous country, business, industry prosper v. pros
27、perity n. prosperously adv.S12: skiing: n. (U) activity or sport of moving on skis. e.g. go skiing, skiing resort, course, instructor.T: Well done! I have something more to explain. Please pay attention.Notes: 1. totem: natural object, esp. an animal, considered, esp. by N. American Indians, to have
28、 a close connection with a family group.2. not to mention: without mentioning; let alone; phrases used either to excuse mention or sth unimportant or to emphasize sth. important.e.g. Were too busy to take a long holiday this year, not to mention the fact that we cant afford.3. At the beginning of th
29、e 19th century, the population of Vancouver was only 2,000, of which 350 were Chinese. The underlined part is a non-restrictive attributive clause.T: Clear? Ss: Yes.T: Good. Now you are going to read another passage. Please turn to Page 78. Step IV Reading and vocabulary T: First look at the book co
30、ver of a novel. Then answer the questions. (After a while.) Lets deal with Activity 1. Ready?S13: From the book cover, I think the heroine of the book looks very naive, innocent, cute, but perhaps a little mischievous. She is smiling, so she seems to be fearless about anything in life and hopeful ab
31、out her future.S14: I think the book is a contemporary book, because it tells a story of an orphan whose parents are both teachers. In the past, the original people in Canada couldnt be teachers.T: Wonderful job. Now scan the passage and check the true statements in Activity 2.After the students hav
32、e finished it, check the answers. For the false ones, ask the students to correct them. Suggested answers:1. False. She is only 11 years old. However, “teenage” refers to young people from 13 to 19.2. False. She is also incapable of giving a simple answer to a simple question.3. False. Her parents w
33、ere both teachers instead.4. False. Actually she thought her parents names nice and interesting.5. False. In fact, she said, “I dont believe a rose would be as nice if it was called a thistle or a shrunk cabbage.”T: OK. Now read passage carefully again and then deal with Activity 4. Please write som
34、e questions about Anne. You may use the words given. (After a few minutes.) Show me your questions.Suggested answers:1. Where was Anne Shirley born? ( c ) In a little yellow house in Nova Scotia.2. What did she look like when she was born? ( e ) thin and small with big eyes.3. How old was she? ( a )
35、 She was eleven.4. How did she imagine her parents house? ( h ) Lots of trees and flowers.5. How well did she know the house? ( g ) She never visited it.6. What happened to her parents? ( f ) They died of a fever.7. What was her mothers name? ( d ) Bertha Shirley.8. What was she like? ( b ) Very tal
36、kative.T: Well done. There are still something important to focus on.Notes:1. What I know about myself isnt really worth telling.The underlined part contains a subject clause. be worth doing: giving a satisfactory or rewarding return for.e.g. He says life wouldnt be worth living without friendship.T
37、he book is well worth reading.2. be incapable of: not gifted; not able; not having the power, abilitye.g. He was incapable of completing such a rough task on that situation.3. as / so long as on condition that; provided that; only if e.g. You may borrow the book as/ so long as you keep it clean. Ste
38、p V DiscussionT: Today we have learned something about an extract from a world best-selling novel. I think all of you are much interested in the heroine Anne. Through the activity of correcting the statements asking questions about Anne, Im sure you are familiar with the 11-year-old girl. Suppose yo
39、u were her, what would you do?Deal with Activity 3: Answer the questions related to those words offered.Suggested answers:1. If you behave yourself, your parents would be very pleased.2. If you feel disappointment, you dont get what you expect.3. If you have a fever, your temperature is high.4. If y
40、ou use your imagination, you dont think of things that everyone else is thinking of.5. If you are an orphan, you dont have any parents.6. If something is your responsibility, you take care of it.T: Excellent answers. By answering these questions, you also enrich your common sense, right. So much for today.Step VI Homework1. Remember the key words, phrases and sentences in the passages.2. After class, get prepared for a pair-work on Page 74.
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