1、Transforming Mars-readingTeaching objectives:1.To help students get further understanding of the text2. To improve students ability to speak and summarize 3.To arouse students imaginationTeaching Aids: Multi-media Teaching procedures:I. Pre-task readingEnjoy a flashII. While-task reading 1. Extensiv
2、e readingRead the text and judge the statements whether they are “True” or “False”1).There are 687 days in a Martian year and 24 1/2 days in a Martian day.2).There is some water on Mars.3).The average temperature on Mars is 15.4).The main gases in atmosphere on Mars is oxygen.5).The gravity on Mars
3、is the same as the one on Earth.6) The distance from Mars to the sun is 228 million kilometres.2. Intensive reading1).Read the five main stages and finish the following tableThe Transforming of MarsStagesTimeSuggestionsResultsStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 52). To help students know more about Ma
4、rsT: Show some question patterns on the screen for reference:Is it necessary/important/to? Why?How long will it take to How do the scientists intend toin Stage What is the main purpose of the actions in Stage Why do the scientists .in Stage ?What do you think of 3). Summary (Fill in the blanks) As w
5、e all know, Mars is the planet most similar to Earth. People have dreamed of living there for centuries. Therefore, scientists spare no effort to _Mars. They use the greenhouse effect to raise its and obtain enough _.They also introduce more plants to release _,and the _is getting close to Earth as
6、well. After the success transformation, people can live there happily and comfortably.Post task readingRole Play Structure your dreams of living on Mars.IV. Conclusion:Future is in our hands. Lets work together to make our life better !V. Homework: 1. Read the text fluently and recite Paragraphs 1&2 as possible as you can2. Finish the exercises on page 81版权所有：高考资源网()
