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Unit 3 Back to the past
Welcome to the unit & Reading 教学设计
科目：英语 课题：Welcome to the unit & Reading 课时：1课时
教学目标与核心素养：
知识目标：To understand the basic information and main achievements of two explorers; Compare two explorers;
能力目标：Identify typical elements of historical articles; Learn to use facts to argue viewpoints;
情感目标：To guide students to understand the spirit of exploration and cultivate their sense of national pride.
教学重难点
教学重点：Learn how to apply reading strategies to reading tasks.
教学难点：Learn how to get a deep understanding of the reading material.
课前准备：多媒体，黑板，粉笔
教学过程：
一、Pre-class
1. Greeting
2. Leading-in
Teacher activity:
1.First, play a short video about time machine.
2.Let Ss read the excerpt of The Time Machine and ask some questions.
What does the Time Traveller think of the fourth dimension
If you had a time machine, which dynasty would you go back to Why
Which historical figure would you like to meet What would you say to him/her
（1. The Time Traveller thinks that Time is the same as the other three dimensions. He said, "Length, Breadth and Thickness do not pass. We move about in them. We move in Time the same way that we move in the other three dimensions." He believes that because Time is like the other three dimensions, we can travel through Time.
2. If I had a time machine, I would like to go back to the Tang Dynasty. I have always been fascinated by Chang'an, so I wish I could travel to the ancient capital and see what life was like back then.
3. I would like to meet Li Bai or Du Fu. I love their poetry, so it would be really amazing to meet them. I would ask them many questions about their poems and why they wrote them. For example, "Mr Li Bai, why do you include the image of the moon in your poems so often Does the moon have special meaning to you " "Mr Du Fu, why do your poems show great concern for the country and common people "）
二、While-class
1. Before reading the article, ask Ss
According to the title and subtitles, what might be covered in the two historical articles
From these ascepts：
where they went
what they did
why they sailed the oceans
what influences their voyages had
2. Play a video to them of the introduction of Zhenghe an Columbus.
Student Activity：
1. Fast Reading
a. Read for structure and its main idea
Zheng he:
Part 1（Para 1）Introduction of Zheng He’s first voyage
Part 2（Para 2）Details about Zheng He’s voyages
Part 3（Para 3-4）Significance of Zheng He’s voyages
Columbus:
Part 1（Para 1）Introduction of Columbus.
Part 2（Para 2）Details about about Columbus’ discovery
Part 3（Para 3-4）The huge influence of Columbus’ discovery on the world
b. Summarize the timeline
ZhengHe:
From 1405 to 1433
1405：He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage.
1433：He made a total of seven voyages.
Columbus:
1451: He was born in a port city of Italy
3 August, 1492: He departed from Spain
12 October, 1492: He reached the shores of the Caribbean.
1493-1504: He found more land over the course of his three subsequent voyages.
2. Carefully Reading
a. Answer questions:
What things had Zheng He brought on board
（China; tea; silk; treasure）
Why were Zheng He’s ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures And what was China like at that time
（Because these are gifts to foreign rulers; strong and powerful）
What helped prove that the records of Zheng He’s voyages were not legends
（An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing, where the fleet had been built.）
What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492
（It took longer than expected, they almost ran out of food and water entered one of the ships.）
Why did Columbus call the natives Indians
（Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies.）
We can learn from the story of Christopher Columbus that _______.（C）
A. one is never too old to learn
B. one minute on the stage needs ten years’ practice off stage
C. nothing is impossible to a willing heart
b. Fill the table
Zheng He Christopher Columbus
Departure time
Departure place
Fleet size
Crew number
Arrival place
Sum of voyages
（Zheng He: in the summer of 1405; Taicang; over 200 ships; almost 28,000 people; as far as east coast of Africa; 7
Columbus: on 3 August 1492; Spain; three ships; about 90 crew men; the shores of the Caribbean; 4）
三、After-reading
Teacher Activity: Let Ss think about these questions
(1) What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful Use the information in the articles to support your opinion.
One of the factors that contributed to Zheng He's successful voyages was the advanced technology and shipbuilding skills used at that time, which ensured that the ships were strong enough to handle dangerous situations at sea. His navigation skills also helped make the journeys successful, including his skill at reading a compass, keeping logs and charting the coast. In addition, Zheng He took many gifts for the people he would meet on his voyages and he treated them in a friendly manner to share the Chinese culture with them while also learning about theirs.
Christopher Columbus became a successful explorer because he loved sailing and showed great interest in geography from a young age. As an adult, his passion for exploration grew stronger and he was fortunate to receive financial support from the King and Queen of Spain. Columbus was also brave and knowledgeable. He overcame many challenges during the dangerous parts of the voyages.
(2) What are the common qualities of these two explorers
brave/courageous; ambitious; open-minded; curious; independent; determined/strong-willed…
(3) Do you think Columbus is a hero Share your opinion and give the reasons.
（Yes：1). He lead Europe to dominate the world through colonization and the expansion of kingdoms into empires
2). He opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration and allow for an
international exchange of ideas and cultures.
No：rob gold and other resources; start slave trade; kill 90% of the natives）
Student Activity: Finish B1
(1) harmonious (2) influential (3) proof (4) on behalf of (5) was loaded with (6) strengthened (7) subsequent (8) acknowledged
四、Summary
Summarize what was learned in class and organize the structure of the article.
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