初中英语人教版九年级Section B 2a—2e 37 课件

1、课题课题：It must belong to Carla Section B Reading学科：英语学科：英语年级：九年级年级：九年级教材版本：人教版教材版本：人教版教师姓名：李教师姓名：李 柠柠学校：郑州市第四十五中学学校：郑州市第四十五中学StonehengeCan Anyone Explain Why It Is There?ReadingHave you ever heard of Stonehenge?What is it？ Where is it?What do you want to know when you see the pictures first?Learning A

2、ims语言目标：1.能够理解巨石阵说明文的内容，并能通过上下文体会连接词的确切含义；2.能够通过精读和泛读完成与阅读材料相关的任务。3.能够根据问题提示尝试缩写本篇说明文非语言目标：培养阅读兴趣和自信心，能够开动大脑思考世界的神秘之处Watch a video. What was Stonehenge used for?Prediction What can we learn about the passage from the title and the pictures? A. Its about a science fiction movie. B. Its about the hist

3、orical story. C. Its about introduction of the mystery of Stonehenge. Discuss with your partnerRead the sentences below, choose the best conjuctions to the underlined parts.1. It was snowing, and I could not go out.(so/but)2. I am very tired, I am going to bed. (as/but) 3. I study _ I want to learn.

4、 (because/though)4. The watch was cheap, _ it goes quite well.(but/so)5. We all tried our best. _, we lost the game.(however/ while)6. You can go by air _by train. (and/or)soAsbecausebutHoweveror7. _ the task was difficult, they managed to finish it on time. (though/but)8. We must finish our task do

5、 it well. （not onlybut also; notbut）9. I was reading a magazine he came in. (when/ since)10. _ Mary was writing a letter, the children were playing outside.(so/ while)Thoughnot onlybut alsowhenWhile Identifying conjuctions or phrases that link ideas together will help you understand what you read.2a

6、2a Match each linking word or phrase with its purpose.Linking word Linking word or phraseor phrasePurpose of linking word Purpose of linking word or phraseor phrasesoas, because, sincebut, however, thoughnot only but alsoorwhen, whileexpressing a differencegiving a choiceexpressing a resultexpressin

7、g two things happening at the same timegiving reasonsadding information Skim the article and underline the sentences with linking words or phrases.(2 mins)2b2b Skim the article and underline the sentences with linking words or phrases.not only but also, as, however, because, As, but, or, because, bu

8、t, And, but, andSkimmingSkimming A. Who built Stonehenge?B. What is Stonehenge? C.How was Stonehenge built? D. What is Stonehenge used for? Read the article and match each paragraph with the question it discusses. (in 1 minute) Para. 1 _ Para. 2 _ Para. 3 _ Para. 4 _ScanningSkimmingABCD 1. What is S

9、tonehenge? 2. When do the visitors like to go to this place? And why? Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britains most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries.Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as t

10、hey want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year.ScanningRead Para 1. and underline the answers.( 1 minute ) For many years, historians believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this cant be true beca

11、use Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out. Read Para 2. Complete the sentences. (1 minute)Scanning1. Historians believed Stonehange was a _ in which ancient leaders can communicate with the gods.2. Paul Stoker said “_ got to England la

12、ter”templeThe leaders 3. Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummers morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the ston

13、es can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial

14、place, or a place to honor ancestors. Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.ScanningRead Para 3 and complete the chart (3mins in groups).What Stonehenge might have been What Stonehenge might have been used for?used for?l as a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate

15、 with the godsl a kind of calendar l have a medical purpose l might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors l celebrate a victory over an enemy 4. Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries

16、is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2001, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldnt. “We dont really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hardworking and

17、great planners!”Scanning1. Midsummer day is in June _ a lot of people go to Stonehenge during this month.2. The sun shines straight into the Stonehenge _ the stones were put in a special position.Read Para 4 and complete the sentences using the words from the chart in 2a2a.andas3. Some people think the rocks can _ stop people from becoming ill _ keep them healthy.4. We dont know who built Stonehenge _ how it was