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Learning objectives
By the end of the class, We will be able to:
Identify the devices, functions and advantages of smart homes.
Analyze possible disadvantages of smart homes and brainstorm for relevant suggestions.
Create a smart classroom and present the design.
Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
Book 4 Unit 2 Looking into the future
Reading and thinking
June
Warm up
A Smart Watch
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Activity 1
Read the title and subtitles of the passage and get its text type.
This passage is a/ an __________.
A.narration B. exposition C. argumentation
√
introduction
conclusion
body
Structure
of
an
Exposition
Tip 1: Use the titile and subtitles to tell the text type and structure of a passage.
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Activity 2 Read the introduction.
Think about the question below.
Why does the author start the passage with 2 questions
Have you ever forgotten to lock the door of your house Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV or computer
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Activity 3 Read the first body paragraph and fill in the table.
intelligent controls
Devices Functions Advantages
lights, TV _______ ____________ · ____________ control · go into ______________ mode · everything will be ____________ · voice ____________
make our life
___________(adj.)
air
conditioner
automatic
energy-efficient
ready
commands
more
convenient
Tip 2: Use tables to organize detailed information.
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Activity 4 Read the remaining two body paragrpahs.
Work in pairs and complete the table.
Devices Functions Advantages
Tip 3: Use sentence pattern to help with your report.
useful sentence pattern: In smart homes, we have __________(devices). It can/will ______________(functions). This way, they make our life __________(advantages).
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Activity 4 Read the remaining two body paragrpahs.
Work in pairs and complete the table.
Devices Functions Advantages
beds
toilets
·record sleep and weight
·send a warning
·give suggestions
·warn you of critical illness
regular health check
healthier
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Activity 4 Read the remaining two body paragrpahs.
Work in pairs and complete the table.
Devices Functions Advantages
water pipes
electrical wiring
no more disasters
·detect problems
·provide relevant info.
·prevent accidents
safer
Devices Functions Advantages
Smart Homes Make Life Easier
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Activity 5 Read the conclusion part aloud.
Find out the author’s attitude toward smart homes.
A. positive B. negative
Martin’s experience
√
What function causes trouble for him
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Activity 6 Discuss in groups.
What might be some disadvantages of smart homes
How can we overcome them
Smart technology should be user-friendly
and meet people’s needs.
Devices Functions Advantages
Smart Homes Make Life Easier
dis-advantages
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Golden Ideas for Smart Classroom Design
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Activity 7 Golden Ideas for Smart Classroom Design
Create our own smart classroom
1. Create at least 2 smart devices:
introduce the functions, advantages,
possible disadvantages and solutions.
2. Decide your role: S1, S2— draw the devices
S3, S4 — write down the introduction
S5, S6 — give a presentation
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Activity 7 Golden Ideas for Smart Classroom Design
Create our own smart classroom
language support
Present your Design
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The best way to predict the future is to create it.
—— Peter Drucker
Self-assessment
Assignment
Search online for relevant information about smart classrooms and write an exposition about it.
Thank You

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