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Unit 8 Green Living
Roots and Shoots
Lead in
Have you ever done anything that destroys the environment
Pre-Reading
Look at the pictures. Discuss the question.
What is happening in each picture
Leave the tap running while he brushes his teeth.
Leave a light on when she goes out.
Drop a piece of litter and can’t be bothered to pick it up.
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
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.
Read and Explore
1. What is “Just-me-ism”
2. Why is it a problem
3. Any suggestions on solving the problem
“Just-me-ism” is a way of thinking that focuses on caring for just oneself and ignores the environment, animals and the community.
There will be nobody to care and look after the environment.
A solution would be to make people understand that even the smallest action can change the world, so they should take action whenever possible for the environment, animals and their community.
Read paragraph 1 and discuss the questions below.
Roots & Shoots The time of its establishment _________________
The founder _________________
The purpose ______________________ to take action for the environment, animals and other community.
______________________ to help build a future that is secure and live together in peace with nature.
In the early 1990s
To educate young people
Dr. Jane Goodall
To inspire young people
Read paragraph 2. Complete the basic information about Roots and Shoots .
The meaning of its name shoot: the first part of the plant that grows and is visible above the ground root: the part of the plant that is under the ground Roots ____________ under the ground to make a firm foundation, and shoots seem small and weak, but they can ___________ brick walls to reach the light.
That’s what Roots & Shoots is all about: The ___________________ of each individual — human, animal or plant. Every individual _________. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual _________________.
move slowly
break open
value and importance
matters
makes a difference
Read paragraph 3. Complete the rest of the table.
Read paragraph 4. and explain 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.”
What techniques(技巧) did the writer use
repetition/quotation
quotation(引用)/ citing ideas
Roots and Shoots was set up in _____________ by ______________to inspire young people to ___________ for the environment, animals and community and to educate young people to ____________ that is secure and live together in peace with nature.
Shoots seem small and _____ , but they can ______ open brick walls to ______the light. Roots move slowly under the ground to make a _____foundation.
the early 1990s
Dr.Jane Goodall
take action
build a future
weak
break
reach
firm
Review the detail information of Roots and Shoots.
Activity 2
Read paragraph 2. Complete the table of Roots & Shoots.
The time of its foundation (WHEN) In _______________________
The founder (WHO) Dr. ______________________
The purpose (WHY)
the early 1990s
Jane Goodall
To _______ young people to __________for the environment
animals and their __________.
To _______ young people to _________ a future that is ________ and live together in peace with nature.
inspire
educate
take action
community
build
secure
Roots _____________ under the ground to make a firm __________,
Activity 3
Read paragraph 3. Find out the meaning of Roots & Shoots.
Shoots seem _____________, but they can __________ brick walls to reach the light.
The roots and shoots are you, your friends and _____________ all around the world. Your friends and you can ______ the problems, _________ the world and make it a _________ to live in.
break open
young people
solve
change
better place
Roots _____________ under the ground to make a firm __________.
move slowly
foundation
small and weak
Read the text and then fill in the form below.
In the early 1990s
To educate young people
Careful Reading
Dr. Jane Goodall
To inspire young people
Inspired by the message of Roots & Shoots, many young people have taken action to protect the environment.
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.
What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage
Call on every individual to take action to protect our environment, animals and community.
2. Can you suggest another title for the text
Make a Difference/ Be a part/ From me/
Together, we can make a better world
A small action, a better world
Critical thinking

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