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Unit 5 Languages Around The World
单元语篇教学设计
单元语篇课时教学设计
Period 3
Teaching and learning contents: Reading and thinking—Language Focus and thinking quality development
Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives:
By the end of this period, the students will have been able to:
1) Learn about the usages of new words, chunks and sentence patterns and try to use them in real language situations to comprehend the text better and develop language competence; (Language competence)
2) Observe and summarize the features of descriptive language; (Learning ability + Language competence)
3) Reconstruct the text (why, what, how). (Language competence + Thinking quality)
Teaching and learning important points:
1) Language focus and deep reading comprehension;
2) Text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement.
Teaching and learning difficult points:
Text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement.
Teaching and learning procedures:
Step 1 Review
Activity 1 Review
1. Review the text content by retelling the text.
2. Check the students’ reading comprehension of the text Polyglots: what are they and who can be one on P98 in Textbook
Step2 Language Focus
(In this step, the teacher explains some of the main language points raised by the students and focus on how to use some of the new words and chunks in specific language situations and analyse some sentence structures by offering some examples and getting the students to use the language items in the language situations created by the teacher or doing some exercises to help the students grasp their usages as well as comprehend the text better.)
Activity 2 Learning about the language
Introduce the teaching and learning contents and objectives of this period.
Learn about the following main language items:
1. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modem times, despite the many ups and downs in its history.
ups and downs起起伏伏，可以指一个人运气时好时坏或在某事上成功和失败交替出现。
e.g. Life is like a roller coaster. It has ups and downs. But it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.
生活就像坐过山车，有起也有落。但你可以选择尖叫也可以选择享受。
It’s emerging from all the ups and downs in life that makes us stronger.
正是历经生活中所有的起伏才使得我们变得更强大。
类似ups and downs这种结构的英语短语还有：ins and outs(错综复杂的细节；道路的迂回曲折)。
e.g. Susan knows the ins and outs of repairing computers.
苏珊知道那些修理电脑的复杂程序。
2. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。
base vt. 以…为据点；以…为基础；n. 底部；根据; 基地
basis n. 基础 basic adj. 基本的；基础的
base…on/upon把…建立在…基础之上
be based on/upon以…为基础；依据
be based in以…为基地；以…为总部
e.g. The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register.
重读作品的美妙之处在于，我们与作品的联系是建立在我们当前的心境之上的。
What is the author’s statement about multi-generational family based on
作者是基于什么提出了关于几代同堂家庭的陈述？
This course teaches children the basic skills of painting people and animals.
这门课程教给孩子们画人物和动物的基本技能。
The TV play is based on/upon a true story.
这部电视剧是以一个真实的故事为基础的。
He based his hopes on/upon the good news.
他把希望寄托在好消息上。
Based upon a true story, the film was very successful in our country.
3. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu...
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期。
date back to 追溯到
out of date过时的
up to date (with…)赶上(…的）潮流；与…保持同步；最新的
e.g. The tradition could date back to 300 BC.
这种传统可以追溯到公元前300年。
The origins of glass date back to 3500 BC but it wasn’t until the Roman Empire, 2000 years ago, that the art of glass-blowing and the practical uses of glass became more widespread.
玻璃的起源可以追溯到公元前3500年，但是指导2000年前的罗马帝国，吹制玻璃的艺术和玻璃的实际使用才变得更加广泛。
Suddenly she felt old and out of date.
她猛然觉得自己老了，跟不上时代了。
My interest in stamp-collecting dates back to my school days.
4. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
这些年来，这个系统发展成了不同的形式，因为在这个时代，人们在地理上被分割，从而产生了许多不同的方言和文字。
variety n.（植物、语言等的）变体；异体；多样化
a variety of一种
vary v.（使）不同，变化，改变
vary from...to...从……到……各不相同
e.g. When the explorers first set foot upon the continent of North America, the skies and lands were alive with an astonishing variety of wildlife.
当探险家们第一次踏上北美大陆时，天上和地上到处都是种类多得惊人的野生动物。
We will be holding a free taster session on 23rd may, at 10 am, to demonstrate the variety of effective and active exercises.
我们将于5月23日上午10点举办一次免费的体验课，以展示各种积极有效的运动。
Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground.
伽利略从比萨斜塔上扔下不同重量的物体，并计算它们的下落时间。他要实现的不仅是他的勃勃雄心。
5. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后，在这个统一的国家里，汉字开始朝着一个方向发展。
major adj. 主要的；重要的；大的n. 主修课程；主修学生vi. 主修；专门研究
majority n. 多数；大多数
major in主修
in the majority占大多数
the majority of…的大多数
“the majority of+复数名词”用作主语时，谓语动词常用复数；
“the majority of+不可数名词”用作主语时，谓语动词用单数；
“a majority of+复数名词”用作主语时，谓语动词通常用复数。
e.g. We have a growing number of students majoring in Chinese.
我们有越来越多的学生主修中文专业。
The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they are trained to be.
大多数演讲的目的都是让听众受益。然而，大多数人之所以能成为高效的演说家，是因为他们受过训练。
It is by no means accident that women are in the majority in the nursing and teaching professions.
女性在护理和教育行业中占多数，这绝非偶然。
6. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
这个书写体系对于中国人民和中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。
“of + (great/much/some/no/little) +抽象名词” 这种结构表示人或物具有某种特性。此句中of great importance相当于greatly/very important。这种结构在句中除了作表语外，还可以作定语。例如：a meeting of great importance 一场非常重要的会议。可用于此结构的抽象名词还有：use, help, value, significance, benefit, interest等。
e.g. These dictionaries are of much help to learners of English.
这些词典对英语学习者有很大的帮助。
This medicine is of no use.这种药吃了没有效果。
It is a book of great value, so I’d like to buy a copy.
这是一本非常有价值的书，我想买一本。
类似此结构的还有: “of + colour/age/size/height/weight/shape/type/kind” 等，用来说明人在年龄、身高、体重等方面或者物在度量、大小、颜色、类别等方面的特征。
e.g. Tom is of the same weight as his younger brother. 汤姆和他弟弟一样重
These pencils are of many different colors.这些铅笔有各种各样的颜色。
He prefers movies of this kind—City Lights and Modern Times.
他喜欢这类电影，如《城市之光》和《摩登时代》。
7. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which china’s present is connected with its past.
汉字也成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要媒介。
means n. 方式；方法；途径
mean v.表示……的意思；意味着……
means是单复数同形的名词,其谓语动词的数要根据means前的修饰语来决定。
by this means用这种方法
by all means当然可以；没问题
by no means决不；一点也不（放句首时，句子用部分倒装语序）
by means of用…的方法
e.g. Television is an effective means of communication.
电视是一种有效的通信手段。
If you enjoy reading, then by all means do that whenever you want.
如果你喜欢阅读，不管什么时候，都要想尽一切办法去读。
She is by no means an inexperienced teacher.
她绝不是个毫无经验的教师。
“用这种方法”有多种搭配：with this method, in this way, by this means.
e.g. Only with this method can you solve the problem.
I tried every means to make him give up smoking.
8. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form...
对汉字书写系统的高度重视可以从汉字的发展中看出来……
regard n. 尊重；关注vt. 把…视为；看待
have regard for尊敬……
regard sb. as把……看作
pay/show regard尊重
with/in regard to关于
send one’s regards问候
regard表示“关心，关怀”时等，是不可数名词；表示“尊重”“赞赏”，也是不可数名词,但有时可与不定冠词连用。regard表示“问候”，要用复数形式。
e.g. Please give him my (best)regards.
请代我向他问好。
Kites are regarded as the earliest craft.
风筝被视为最早的飞行器。
Although it is often regarded as the dark side of the moon, the far side actually gets as much sunshine as the near side.
虽然月球背面经常被认为是月球暗面，但事实上月球背面的阳光照射同月球正面的一样多。
Give your brother my regards when you see him.
见到你哥哥时，带我向他问好。
I had great regard for his abilities.
我非常敬佩他的能力。
Now, people regard drinking tea as a culture more than a habit.
9. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate china’s culture and history through this amazing language.
随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
a number of 许多，大量的……/ the number of ……的数量
appreciate vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会vi. 增值
appreciate表示“感激；赞赏”时，通常为及物动词，其后可接名(代)词、动词-ing形式、名词性从句等做宾语，但不能接不定式。当appreciate后接宾语从句时,一般先加it,再接宾语从句。类似的词还有hate, dislike, love, like, depend/rely on等。
e.g. A number of thin cracks appeared in the wall.
墙上出现了大量的细纹。
The essay contains a number of factual errors.
这篇文章中有一些与事实不符的错误。
This was the sort of work that made you appreciate the dollars you earned and respect those who did the work, he told me.
他告诉我，这种工作能让你珍惜自己挣来的钱，尊重那些做这项工作的人。
If you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly.
如果你必须大量阅读来学习，你就会感激能够更快地阅读的好处。
e.g. If we learn to appreciate what is new and different, we will be well-prepared for whatever the future may have in store.
I appreciate being given the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
Activity 3 Using words and expressions
1. Complete Exercise 5 on P63 and then check the answers.
2. Complete the exercises in Using Words and Expressions on P95 in workbook (and check the answers) if time permits.
Step 3 Post Reading- Text Reconstruction
Activity 4 Text Reconstruction
1. Get the students to reconstruct the reading text by guiding them to think about and discuss the following questions.
(1) What contributed most to the survival of the Chinese writing system in history And why
(2) What is the main reason for the survival of the Chinese civilization
(3) What kind of language is jiaguwen Can you describe it
(4) How did the Chinese writing system connect the past and the present
(5) Why do many people learn Chinese calligraphy
2. The teacher collects the answers and gives supplements.
3. Get few students to give a brief oral report, covering the content of the above aspects.
4. Question time.
Ask students to raise their questions and the teacher answers the questions and gives explanations.
Step 4 Evaluation and summary
Activity 5 Self-evaluation
Use the self-evaluation form to guide the students to reflect their learning of this period.
Learning contents (What have you learned ) New language items
Good sentences and expressions
Text reconstruction
Learning effect (How is your learning )
Learning improvement (What will you do to improve your learning)
Activity 6 Summary
(The teacher) Summarize the main contents of this period briefly, including new language items, and the reconstruction of the text.
Homework：
1. Arrange notes after class to consolidate the new language items.
2. Complete the exercises in Using Words and Expressions on P95 -96 in workbook.
3. Draw a mind-map of this reading passage about the development the Chinese writing system according to the timeline.
附：【设计意图】
步骤 活动 意图
Step 1 Review Activity 1 Review 检查语篇内容建构效果，复习巩固语篇内容。
Step2 Language Focus Activity 2 Learning about the language 学习和运用语言知识，提升语言运用能力，加深对语篇文本的理解。
Activity 3 Using words and expressions 在具体语境中运用和巩固所学词汇，通过练习促进语篇建构，发展语言运用能力， 提升思维品质。
Step 3 Post Reading—Text Reconstruction Activity 4 Text Reconstruction 在探讨交流中进一步明确语篇文本写作意图、主要内容、组织结构、行文方式和语言特色，实现语篇文本的深度建构。
Step 5 Evaluation and summary Activity 5 Self-evaluation 学生自我课堂评价、总结与反思。
Activity 6 Summary 总结与强化所学语言知识，引导学生建构语篇。

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