1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家Unit 24 SocietyCommunication Workshop-教案Teaching Aim: (1) to read two letters and know sth. about crimes and punishments (2) to be introduced some linking words: as a result of so that so much in order to just because due to consequently(3) to write a discursive essay(4) to discuss
2、how to survive in the wildStage 1 introduction of the topicsetting a discussion Which of the crimes are a problem in China? What punishments would you give for the crimes?Keys words : crime and Punishment Crime: robbery, drug dealing, murder, break in , rape, shoplifting, theft Punishment : the deat
3、h, penalty, fine, prison sentence ,soft , life sentenceStage 2 reading extensively read for the first time and match the arguments with personal opinions read for the second time and complete the gaps with linking wordsStage 3 exercisesExercise 31. Explain the sentences 1-8 are from an essay so are
4、not as personal a the two letters to the newspaper. 1.） I think we should bring back harder sentences.2.） I totally agree with the American idea of “three strikes and out”.3. ）They have become like luxury hotels with television and gyms.4.） I also believe we should restore capital punishment in this
5、 country.5）We also need to think about the wishes of the families and friends.6.） I am totally against harder sentences on principle.7. ）Capital punishment is judicial murder.8. ）It is a savage form of punishment which is against human dignity.2. ss work in pairs , reading the sentences and matching
6、 them to personal opinions in the two letters.Exercise 4 Read the letters again and complete the gaps with these linking words (reason/result)1. Ss do the exercise working individually; they then compare answers in pairs before checking answers as a class.2. check the answers by having individuals r
7、ead out the sentences Ex. 4 1. As a result of 2. so that3. So much 4. in order to5. just because 6. due to 7. ConsequentlyStage 4 tell the students how to write a discursive essaySs work individually, planning their essays, using their notes and organizing them into paras ,refer students to Writing
8、Help 3.Stage 5 discussionhow to survive in the wild?Stage 6 ListeningA Song “Father And Son” by Cat StevensEx. 2. Listen to the song. Who do you think said these things, the father or the son?1. father 2. father 3. father 4. father 5. father 6. son 7. son 8. son9. father 10. father 11. father 12. fa
9、ther 13. son 14. sonEx 3. Listen again. Answer these questions.1. What do you think the situation is? Why do you think the son wants to go away?2. What is the fathers advice?3. How do you think both of them feel?TapescriptFather: Its not time to make a change Just relax, take it easy, Youre still yo
10、ung, thats your fault. Theres so much you have to know. Find a girl, settle down.If you want you can marry. Look at me, Im old, but Im happy. I was once like you are now, and I know that its not easy, To be calm when you found something going on. But take your time, think a lot, Why, think of everyt
11、hing youve got. For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.Son: How can I try to explain, when I do the turns away again. Its always been the same, same old story. From the moment I could talk was ordered to listen. Now theres a way and I know that I have to go away. I know I have
12、to go.Father: Its not time to make a change Just relax, take it easy, Youre still young, thats your fault. Theres so much you have to know. Find a girl, settle down. If you want you can marry. Look at me, Im old, but Im happy.Son: All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside, Its
13、 hard, but its harder to ignore it. If they were right, Id agree, but its them you know not me. Now theres a way and I know that I have to go away. I know I have to go.Stage 6 summary Speaking: Problem Solving1.Look at the photo. If you had to spend two weeks hiking on a mountain without any of the comforts of home. What would you miss most?2. Which of these would be the biggest survival problem for you?Stage 7 homework 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。
