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新北师大版高中英语必修三Unit8 Green Living
Lesson1 Roots and Shoots
Leave the tap running while you brush your teeth.
Leave a light on when you go out.
Drop a piece of litter and cannot be bothered to pick it up.
1. What is happening in each picture
懒得做某事
Have you ever done any of these things
What would happen if everybody did the same things
2. Have you ever done any of these things
3. What would happen if everybody did the same things
What other similar behaviors do you know
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Read paragraph 1. Discuss the questions below.
1. What is “Just-me-ism”
2. Why is it a problem
3. Any suggestions for solving the problem
Read paragraph 2. Complete the table below.
The time of its establishment
The founder
The purpose
The early 1990s
Dr. Jane Goodall
To educate young people, from pre-school to university students, so they can help to build a future that is secure and live together in peace with nature.
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Read paragraph 3. Complete the rest of the table.
The meaning of its name
Roots move slowly under the ground to make a firm foundation, and shoots seem small and weak, but they can break open brick walls to reach the light.
Read and Explore
Read paragraph 4. Paraphrase the quotes.
“It is by acting together, in this exciting way, that we can involve thousands — millions — of people, and this is what is going to change the world.”
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”
Read and Explore
Look at the title of the passage — “ROOTS & SHOOTS”, and guess what the passage is about.
ROOTS
SHOOTS
Match the main idea with each part of the text.
1. Part 1 (Para. 1) A. Acting together for a better world
2. Part 2 (Paras. 2 & 3) B. Introduction of Roots & Shoots
3. Part 3 (Para. 4) C. “Just-me-ism” and its harm
Read the first paragraph of the text. Discuss the questions.
1. What is “Just-me-ism”
“Just-me-ism” is a way of thinking that focuses on caring for just oneself and ignores the environment, animals and the community.
2. Why is “Just-me-ism” a problem
There will be nobody to care and look after the environment.
3. Do you have any suggestions on how to solve the problem
A solution would be to make them understand that even the smallest action can change the world, so they should take actions whenever possible for the environment, animals and their community. For example, they should turn the tap off when brushing their teeth, turn the light off when they leave a room and pick up even little pieces of litter they dropped on the road.
Scan the text. Focus on the techniques the writer uses.
Quotation
It doesn’t matter. It’s just me. And, anyway, no one knows.
Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.
Read and Explore
Scan the text. Focus on the techniques the writer uses.
Examples
… say you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light burning when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can’t be bothered to pick it up.
Read and Explore
Scan the text. Focus on the techniques the writer uses.
Colloquial style
You know that all those things are wrong, but so what
You get to choose: do you want to use your life to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment
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Scan the text. Focus on the techniques the writer uses.
Repetition
… How can it matter if I leave one little tap running, one little light burning, one little piece of litter on the road
… Millions of gallons of water would be wasted, millions of lights would be left burning, millions of pieces of litter would be dropped.
parallel structures
Read and Explore
Para. 1
Paras. 2-5
Just-me-ism
Roots & Shoots
Part 1
Part 2
Para. 2: The introduction of Roots & Shoots.
Para. 3: The meaning of the name Roots & Shoots.
Para. 4: The importance of the individuals.
Para. 5: Jane Goodall’s quote.
Read the text again. Answer the questions.
1. What contribution does Roots & Shoots make to society
It inspires young people to build a future that is secure and to live together in peace with nature.
2. What makes Dr. Jane Goodall think Roots & Shoots can help solve the problem of “Just-me-ism”
It encourages individuals to play a part in making the world a better place instead of just thinking about themselves.
3. What is your explanation for the two quotes from Dr. Jane Goodall
Her quotes mean that changing the role is an individual act, because there are millions of people who can make a difference if they all act on their own.
Can you suggest another title for the text
Say No to Just-me-ism
It’s time to Make a Difference
Turn the Light Off
Save the Environment
Scan the text. Focus on the techniques the writer uses.
Why does the writer use parallel structures
It helps show that two or more ideas have the same importance.
It also helps with getting the writer's or speaker's message across more clearly and persuasively.
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Scan the text. Focus on the techniques the writer uses.
Can you suggest another title for the text
Make a Difference
Turn the Light Off
Education Saves the Environment
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