高中英语必修三 4.2 Reading and Thinking 教学设计

1、Unit 4 Space ExplorationPeriod 2 Reading and Thinking教学设计The topic of the part is “Learn about the development of space exploration”.The section is space exploration. The article mainly tells the readers about the development of space exploration. Because it needs high technologies and overcome high

2、 risks and great difficulties, it has become the common career of humankind. As Neil Armstrong said, “Thats one step for a man, one giant leap for humankind.” In the Listening & Speaking & Talking, it talks about the the progress of Chinas space exploration. This part will introduce the progress of

3、Russias and Americas space exploration, and China has also made great progress in space exploration and became the third country in the world to independently send humans to space in 2003, which helps activate students passion for their motherland.Concretely, the first paragraph is to lead in the to

4、pic by introducing the peoples interest in the space. The second paragraph mainly tells the achievement that USSR and America made. The third paragraph explains the desire alive although there has been some big disasters of space exploration. The fourth paragraph about Chinas progress. The last one

5、about the future is still bright. The article introduces the development of space exploration, so it is organised by timeline or time order, which is helpful for students to find the detailed information.1. Fast reading to get detailed information according the timeline; careful reading to summarise

6、 the main idea.2. Learn the reading skills-finding the timeline and summarizing the main idea by finding the words or ideas.3. Have a passion for our country and be proud of the space exploration. 4. Critical think the space exploration.Fast reading to get detailed information according the timeline

7、; careful reading to summarise the main idea.2. Learn the reading skills-finding the timeline and summarizing the main idea by finding the words or ideas.Step 1 Lead in-Small talkWatch a video Space experiment of water drop water ball and discuss: 1. Who are they? They are Chinese astronauts Nie Hai

8、sheng, Wang Yaping and Zhang Xiaoguang. 2. What are they doing ? They are doing space experiments. 3. Where are they? They are in Tian Gong 1 in space. 4. Do you know the name of the experiment ? Space experiment of water drop water ball Step 2 Before reading-Predict the content Space: the final fro

9、ntierChinese meaning: 太空：最后的边境Frontier: the border, which might mean the humans recognition edge or exploration edge.From the title and the pictures and the title, we can know that the article might be about the development of space exploration. It broadens us humans recognition edge or exploration

10、edge. So it is an exposition.Step 3 While reading -Task 1Summarize the main ideaWhen the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves. They are likely evidence of the authorSummarize th

11、e main ideaWhen the main idea is not clearly stated in a topic sentence, you should read the full paragraph or passage carefully and find the words or ideas that repeat themselves. They are likely evidence of the authors main idea.Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents ca

12、n still happen.They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.The future of space exploration remains bright.After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earths gravity. Answers：BDACScan the text and match the main idea.Para 1AC

13、hina has made great progress in exploring space.Para 2 BThe future of space exploration remains bright.Para 3CThe achievements that the USSR and America made.Para 4DPeople have always wanted to explore space.Para 5EThe desire of people to explore the universe never died. Answers: DCEABThe main idea

14、of the passage is the space exploration of humankind.Step 4 While reading - Task 2 Read the text and fill in the tabletimeeventsOn 4 October 1957the Sputnik 1 satellite was 1.launched by the USSR and successfully 2.orbited around Earth.On 12 April 1961Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the worl

15、d 3.to go(go) into space.On 20 July 4.1969Armstrong stepped onto the moon，saying，“Thats one small step for a man，one giant 5.leap for mankind.”On 5 September 1977America launched Voyager 1 to study 6.deep space，and it still 7.transmits data today.In 8.2003China became the third country in the world

16、to 9.independently send humans into space and Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft.Step 5 While reading - Task 3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.Q1: Who was the first person in the world to go into the space ? Yuri GagarinQ2: Who was the first man

17、 to orbit Earth in Shenzhou 5 spacecraft ? Yang LiweiQ3: In which satellites all the astronauts died during their missions ? The USSRs Soyuz 11 and Americas ChallengerQ4: What is the function of the International exploration ? Having astronauts from different countries on boardQ5: What can you learn

18、 from Para 4 ? China has made great achievements in exploring spaceQ6: What is the attitude to the space exploration ? SupportiveStep 6 Post reading-Retell People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_ (travel) into space was an impossible dr

19、eam. However, (2)_ the help of scientists, people succeeded in realizing their dream (3) _ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) _(launch) by the USSR. (5) _ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone(6)_(disapp

20、oint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) _(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)_ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)_ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well in