1、Lesson Plan The curse of the mummy (Reading)Learning goalsBy the end of this lesson, students will l be able to have a better understanding of the reading material.l become better and more active readers and know how to predict information.Teaching methods1. Task-based learning approach.2. Student-c
2、entered teaching method.3. Communicative approach.Teaching AidsA computer and a multi-media courseware.Learning proceduresStep 1 Lead-in1. To play a game to guess some amazing people who have changed our world for the better. 2. To introduce a famous explorer Howard Carter.Step 2 Reading strategyPre
3、diction 1. Through the title.The curse of the mummyWhat might be the connections between The curse of the mummy and the famous explorer?Why does the writer choose The curse of the mummy as its title here?The title can draw our attention and arouse our interest.The meaning of the word “curse”. 2. Rea
4、d the first paragraph to make specific prediction. An explorer-Howard Carter and his discoveriesStep 3 An analysis of the text Part B. While in class1. Who was Howard Carter? (Paragraphs 1 2) 2. How did Howard Carter make his most amazing discovery? (Paragraph 3)A: When and where did Howard Carter m
5、ake his most amazing discovery?B: He made it _. A: Who supported this exploration?B:_.A: Whose tomb did they find?B: _.A: Why was this tomb the most important?B: Because _. 3. What happened to Carters team? (Paragraphs 4 6) Caters lucky pet bird: _Lord Carnarvon: _Lights in Cairo: _Carters team: Wit
6、hin_, _ people died.Carter himself: _4. What are peoples explanations? (Paragraphs 6-8)Explanation 1: _Explanation 2: _Explanation 3: _5. A brief summary of the story Howard Carter is one of the most famous _ in the world. He was bright and _ about the world. By the 1920s, he had become an explorer,
7、 _ for the tombs of the Egyptian kings. In 1922, he made his most _ discovery. He found King Tutankhamuns tomb. However, not _ after that, people in Carters team began to fall ill and die. Within _ years, 21 people who had something to do with the opening of the tomb died. Some people say the deaths
8、 were just _. Others believe that they were the result of the mummys _. However, still others believe that there is a _ explanation, because inside the tombs there are many _.Step 4 Discussion What kind of explorer do you want to be in your life? Your favourite sentences to encourage you_What kind o
9、f personality do you think an explorer like Carter has to have?Personalities of an explorer:brave ; bright; curious; experienced ;tough; strong-minded In order to succeed, what kind of personality should we develop?careful, diligent, curious, polite, helpful, cooperative, determined, energetic, patient, creative( Purpose: Encourage students to be good talkers by active thinking, selfless sharing and brave expressing . )Step 5 WritingPart C. Homework after classUse your own words to write a brief summary of Reading_
