Dying to be thin

1、 By: Shen WenjieM1U4 ReadingTeen collapses after skipping meals By: Shen WenjieM1U4 ReadingTeen collapses after skipping mealsKaren CarpenterAnorexia 厌食症some usual ways of losing weight go on a dietexercise, do sportsplastic surgerytaking weight-loss pillsA News ReportJennifer JonesLearning aims:By

2、the end of this period, you will be able to: Analyze the structure of a news report. Know the story of Jennifer and the phenomenon behind her case. Understand that the most effective way to get into shape is living well. Be more confident and love yourself and your life more.Reading strategy News re

3、portReading strategy titleintroductionbackgroundmain bodyendingmain idea(5w+h)detailed information of the incidentconclusion/prediction/suggestionphenomenon or situation behind the caseNews reportApplication of reading strategyInformation puzzleRead these news report pieces one by one.Try to catch t

4、he main idea of each paragraph and figure out the connection of these paragraphs.3. Arrange these paragraphs in a proper order and form a complete and logical news report.Application of reading strategyInformation puzzlePlease choose a best title for the news report.Some experts suggestions about lo

5、sing weightTeen collapses after skipping mealsThe side effects of losing weightJennifers parents are worried about herRead and think (para2-4)Read and think (para2-4) Meaning guessing 1. Which of the following collapses has the same meaning with the one in the title? She then fainted in her morning

6、PE lesson. Clues: low blood sugar level; missed breakfast:Hardly touched her dinner the night before.He collapsed in the street and died two hours later.The roof collapsed under the weight of snow.When I got home I like to collapse on the sofa and listen to music.Talks between management and unions

7、have collapsed. 2. Can you find another word from the second paragraph that has the similar meaning with collapse in the context?Verb. become unconscious and sometimes fall down because of illness or hunger.Read and think (para2-4)Information mapJennifers collapsing for skipping mealsreasons/causess

8、ide effectscurrentsituationRead and think (para2-4)Whats their opinion about Jennifers losing weight by skipping meals?parentsclassmatesA: approvingB: neutralC: disapprovingClues：“Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight. She has not eaten breakfast for t

9、he last few months. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldnt listen.”Read and think (para5-7)Complete the short passage Jennifers case 1 (reminder) us that we are living in a society 2 being thin is often seen as being beautiful. Many teenagers turn to unhealthy methods to 3 w

10、eight. Almost ten percent of teenagers skip meals in a 4 (regularly) way, ten percent over-exercise and four percent even eat weight-loss pills. In the experts opinion, its 5 (necessity) for teenagers to be worried about their weight, because it is 6 for them to be slightly overweight. Teenagers sho

11、uld have a healthy balanced diet, along with 7 (keep) regular hours and getting plenty of exercise. Only in this way, can we keep fit safely and 8 (effective).remindswhereloseregularunnecessarynormalkeepingeffectivelyWhat problems may the overweight people have in their life?cause health problemsget

12、 tired easily be hard to find a jobfeel embarrassed about lack confidenceDebate Is it necessary for teenagers to lose weight? ForGroup1-2AgainstGroup3-4vsactive confident persuasive powerful refer to the further thinking part and add your own ideasrefer to your information map and the short passage

13、and add your own ideasStating an opinionAs far as Im concerned.,I strongly believe that.,Politely disagreeingIm afraid I dont agree. You must be joking. Its possible you are mistaken about that. Some possible sentence structures for your referenceAdele Adkinsan excellent singerJia LingA popular come

14、dianattractiveWords for you Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical. 眼中折射出的内心感受才是美，美是无形的。 Self-assessmentHave you grasped the skill of reading a news report?goodso-sobadHave you known the story of Jennifer and the phenomenon behind her case?goodso-sobadHave you understood that the most effective way to get into shape is livi