资源简介

Developing ideas—Reading for writing
　　　　　Study of the Text　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
What: The text tells the sad story of dodos, extinct birds that lived in the Indian Ocean, and their demise due to human influence.
Why: To educate students about the impact of human actions on endangered species and foster their awareness of conservation efforts.
How: The text uses the simple vocabulary and sentence structures, along with questions to engage readers and encourage critical thinking.
　　　　　Teaching Objectives　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.know the animals that died out.
2.analyse the reasons why animals die out.
3.be aware of protecting animals.
4.have the skills of reading for writing.
　　　　　Teaching Process　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Teaching Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To know the animals that died out.　 Step 1　Lead-in Picture Discussion Display images of extinct and endangered animals, including the dodo. Questions: Where can you see these animals now What happened to them What do you think are the reasons Step 2　Fast Reading Scanning: Students read quickly to find out the main sections: 1.This passage is mainly about　　　　. A.the museum B.the island C.the bird “dodo” 2.In what order is this passage written A.Space. B.Time. 3.Match the main ideas with each paragraph.(详见课件资源) ◎Key: 1.C　2.B　3.详见课件资源 Step 3　Careful Reading Read Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, and then complete the display board. Assess how well students can understand and explain why animals are in danger or have disappeared. This includes showing they know how people, habitat reduction, and other factors play a part. Check if students can answer these questions correctly.
Purpose The picture discussion initiates students’ interest, raises their awareness about animal conservation, and prompts their critical thinking on extinction reasons. Scanning exercises enhance students’ reading efficiency, help them identify key themes and structures, and prepare them for detailed comprehension. Detailed examination of paragraphs fosters their deep understanding, analysis of content, and extraction of main ideas, reinforcing learning objectives on animal extinction and protection.
2.To analyse the reasons why animals die out. 3.To be aware of protecting animals. Step 4　Post-reading 1.Why is the dodo “just a character” to some readers 2.What do “as happy as a clam” and “as dead as a dodo” mean 3.Why does the writer use the two expressions at the end of the passage 4.What is the purpose of the passage (guide students to guess the author’s intentions from some details) Assess students’ capacity to articulate their thoughts on the passage’s intent, encouraging them to form opinions and justify them based on textual evidence.
Purpose Deepen comprehension by examining the metaphorical portrayal of the dodo as “just a character”, thereby enhancing understanding of symbolic representations in literature. Also develop critical thinking skills by analysing the author’s choice of these expressions in concluding the passage, encouraging students to infer intended messages and narrative techniques.
4.To have the skills of reading for writing. Step 5　Writing 1.Students use the given chart to do some research about extinct animals. 2.Organise the information and write a passage. 3.Check. Did you introduce the experience of the animal Did you use the words and expressions from the reading passage Did you give your opinion about protecting animals Assess how well students organise the researched material into a coherent and structured passage, and demonstrate their understanding of paragraph construction and logical flow.
Purpose Facilitate students’ ability to organise researched data into a cohesive written piece and ability to do self-assessment.
Homework Required: Finish exercises in your book. Optional: Copy the key sentence patterns learned today and note them down in your accumulation book.
　　　　　Teaching Reflection　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　






狐狸与公鸡
One morning a fox(狐狸) sees a cock(公鸡). He thinks, “This is my breakfast.” He comes up to the cock and says, “I know you can sing very well. Can you sing for me ” The cock is glad. He closes his eyes and begins to sing. The fox sees that and catches him in his mouth and carries him away.
The people in the field see the fox. They call, “Look, look! The fox is carrying the cock away.”
The cock says to the fox, “Mr Fox, do you understand The people say you are carrying their cock away. Tell them it is yours, not theirs.” The fox opens his mouth and says, “The cock is mine, not yours.” Just then the cock runs away from the fox’s mouth and flies into a tree.

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