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Unit3 Developing ideas
Reading for writing
第一课时
The power of curiosity
1. 描述教材中发明探索活动的相关图片，谈论发明家的品质
2. 使用恰当的阅读技巧，概括好奇心的力量，建构文章框架
3.分析和归纳好奇心在驱动人们发明创造、探索世界等方面的作用，表达自己的观点
4.小组合作，制作“好奇先锋”卡片，并介绍三位发明家在好奇心驱动下的发明历程.
Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, we will be able to
By the end of the lesson, we will be able to
By the end of the lesson, we will be able to:
Look at the pictures: Who invented them
Benjiamen Franklin
Wan Hu
Zhang Heng
a “flying chair”
an earthquake detector
a lightning rod
Pre-reading
What do they have in common
Benjiamen Franklin
Wan Hu
Zhang Heng
Pre-reading
What might the passage talk about
curious
new discoveries
do research
brave
pioneeer
scientist
1 Albert Einstein once said, "l have no special talents. l am only passionately curious," The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity.
2 Curiosity can bring new discoveries, Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature. He did lots of research to try to understand it. For example, he flew a kite during a storm. His curiosity led him to invent the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning.
3 Curiosity can also make people brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He was so curious about space that heinvented a “flying chair"! He lost his lifewhile testing this invention. Despite thefailure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People learnt from his example, and created safer ways to explore space.
4 But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, a Chinese scientist andinventor, was curious about the world: how did everything in the world move He spent years studying the sky and the earth.Finally, he drew China's first star map, and invented the firstearthquake detector. His curiosity continues to influence scientists today.
5 As Jacques Cousteau said, "What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature,trying to know what's going on." Curiosity is the key. It opens onedoor after another for us to discover a new world.
Read this passage and check your answers.
What is the power of curiosity
While-reading
Read the passage and complete the mind map.
The power of curiosity
Curiosity can... ___________
bring new discoveries
Curiosity can also make people brave.
________________________
________________________
Curiosity drives people to achieve goals
Curiosity can also make people brave
2 Curiosity can bring new discoveries, Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature. He did lots of research to try to understand it. For example, he flew a kite during a storm. His curiosity led him to invent the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning.
3 Curiosity can also make people brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He was so curious about space that heinvented a “flying chair"! He lost his lifewhile testing this invention. Despite thefailure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People learnt from his example, and created safer ways to explore space.
4 But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, a Chinese scientist andinventor, was curious about the world: how did everything in the world move He spent years studying the sky and the earth.Finally, he drew China's first star map, and invented the firstearthquake detector. His curiosity continues to influence scientists today.
1.What examples does the writer use to describe curiosity
2.What were they curious about
While-reading
Let's explore the plete the table
While-reading
person Curiosity Actions Invention Result
Franklin Electricity
Wan Hu
Zhang Heng
2 Curiosity can bring new discoveries, Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature. He did lots of research to try to understand it. For example, he flew a kite during a storm. His curiosity led him to invent the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning.
person Curiosity Actions Invention Result
Franklin
Did research;
flew a kite
Lightning rod
Protects buildings
Electricity and its natrue
3 Curiosity can also make people brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He was so curious about space that he invented a “flying chair"! He lost his lifewhile testing this invention. Despite the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People learnt from his example, and created safer ways to explore space.
person Curiosity Actions Invention Result
Wan Hu
Space
Invented & tested a "flying chair"
Lost life; gave future ideas
flying chair
(Early rocket idea)
4 But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, a Chinese scientist andinventor, was curious about the world: how did everything in the world move He spent years studying the sky and the earth.Finally, he drew China's first star map, and invented the first earthquake detector. His curiosity continues to influence scientists today.
person Curiosity Actions Invention Result
Zhang Heng
The world (sky & earth)
Spent years studying
star map and the first earthquake detector
Influences scientists today
1 Albert Einstein once said, "l have no special talents. l am only passionately curious," The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity.
5 As Jacques Cousteau said, "What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature,trying to know what's going on." Curiosity is the key. It opens onedoor after another for us to discover a new world.
While reading
1. What words of famous people does the writer use in the passage
2.What are their effects
The writer uses Albert Einstein's and Jacques Cousteau's words.
1 Albert Einstein once said, "l have no special talents. l am only passionately curious," The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity.
5 As Jacques Cousteau said, "What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature,trying to know what's going on." Curiosity is the key. It opens onedoor after another for us to discover a new world.
5 As Jacques Cousteau said, "What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature,trying to know what's going on." Curiosity is the key. It opens onedoor after another for us to discover a new world.
What metaphor（隐喻，暗喻） does Jacques Cousteau use for scientists
A) A key unlocking（开锁） treasure.
B) A door to new worlds.
C) A curious person peeking（眯眼看） through a keyhole.
Jacques Cousteau 雅克·库斯托
雅克·库斯托（Jacques Cousteau）是海洋探险家、环保主义者、电影制片人、科学家和研究员。他和同伴一起发明了现代潜水设备——水中呼吸器（Aqua-Lung）,带领团队进行了许多开创性的海底探险。他还制作了纪录片《寂静的世界》，是环保运动的先驱。
1 Albert Einstein once said, "l have no special talents. l am only passionately curious," The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity.
5 As Jacques Cousteau said, "What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature,trying to know what's going on." Curiosity is the key. It opens onedoor after another for us to discover a new world.
While reading
1. What words of famous people does the writer use in the passage
2.What are their effects
Their words help us understand the importance of curiosity.
What door can the key of curiosity open
It opens one door after another for us to discover a new world.
The power of curiosity
The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity.
Curiosity is the key. It opens one door after another for us to discover a new world.
bring new discoveries
Curiosity can...
make people brave
drive people towards
certain goals
Benjamin Franklin was curious about electricity and invented the lightning rod.
Wan Hu was curious about space that he invented a “flying chair”.
Zhang Heng was curious about the world and invented the first earthquake detector.
Post reading
Draw the mind-map of the passage
Post reading Think and Share
Do you think inventors could work without curiosity
Why or why not
No, inventors cannot work without curiosity.
Curiosity starts inventions.
Curiosity helps keep trying.
Curiosity makes people brave.
Scientists need curiosity.
Post reading Think and Share
What other examples can you use to describe curiosity
Marie Curie was curious about mysterious rays. She researched radioactive materials for years.
This resulted in discovering radium and winning two Nobel Prizes.
Post reading Think and Share
Mini-Debate(迷你辩论)
Is Curiosity Always Good
VS
Curiosity leads to inventions that benefit humanity .
Example: Franklin's lightning rod
Curiosity may bring danger or risk to the curious.
Example: Wan Hu's rocket chair
My opinion:
Curiosity can lead to great discoveries, but it may also lead to unexpected dangers. It depends on...
Group work—“Curiosity pineer card(好奇先锋)卡片设计
Each group chooses one scientist from the text, designs a ‘Curiosity Pioneer Card’（每组选一位文本中的科学家，设计‘好奇先锋卡’）”。
要求：1.包含“Name（姓名）、Curiosity Moment（好奇瞬间）、Brave Action（勇敢行动）、Influence（影响）”，
2.并使用至少3个核心词汇（curious, discovery, pioneer）。
3.小组分工（绘图、写字、组织语言），完成卡片设计并共同展示
卡片模板：
How many coins does your group get
HOMEWORK
基础性作业: remember the general infomation about the 3 great inventors.
拓展性作业：Search for more information about scientists.
Reading for writing
第二课时
学习目标 1. 梳理和总结关键词和短语的用法，正确造句
2. 用例证法描述和阐释自己对于好奇心的力量的理解
3.运用所学知识，完成“我的好奇心故事”短文写作
Read the passage and retell
The power of curiosity
The greatest inventions in history would be impossible without curiosity. (A famous saying by Albert Einstein)
Curiosity is the key. It opens one door after another for us to discover a new world. (A famous saying by Jacques Cousteau)
bring new discoveries
Curiosity can...
make people brave
drive people towards
certain goals
Benjamin Franklin was curious about electricity and invented the lightning rod.
Wan Hu was curious about space that he invented a “flying chair”.
Zhang Heng was curious about the world and invented the first earthquake detector.
Retell
Language points
1. He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature.他对电很着迷，对它的性质有着深深的好奇。
1. be drawn to
表示“被……吸引；对……着迷”，强调因事物的特质产生主动关注的意愿，后接名词、代词或动名词。
例：She was drawn to the ancient poems because of their beautiful language.（她被古诗吸引，因为其语言优美。）
2. ：curiosity
不可数名词，意为“好奇心”，
常用搭配：“have a (deep/strong) curiosity about sth”（对某事有（浓厚的）好奇心
拓展：形容词“curious”，常用“be curious about sth”（对某事好奇），可与“curiosity”转换，如本句可改写为“He was curious about electricity and its nature deeply.”
1. Many students science classes because they can do interesting experiments.
2. 用“have a curiosity about”改写句子：
She is curious about how plants grow.
are drawn to
She has a curiosity about how plants grow.
2.Despite the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas.
尽管失败了，但他的好奇心为后来的探索者提供了灵感。
despite
意为“尽管；不管”，表转折关系，后接名词、代词或动名词，不能接从句（若接从句需用“although/though”），此处“the failure”为名词，符合“despite + 名词”的搭配规则。
同义转换：可与“in spite of”互换，如本句可改写为:
In spite of the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas.
例句拓展：Despite the rain, we still went for a walk.（尽管下雨，我们还是去散步了。）
翻译句子：
1. 尽管交通拥堵，我们还是准时到达了机场。
2. 尽管感觉非常疲惫，她还是设法完成了报告。
3. 尽管天气恶劣，他们还是继续了徒步旅行。
Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived at the airport on time.
She managed to finish the report despite feeling very tired.
They continued their hiking trip despite the bad weather.
3.His curiosity continues to influence scientists today. 他的好奇心依然影响着今天的科学家。
常见固定搭配：continue to do sth（继续做某事）、continue doing sth（继续做某事）、continue with sth（继续某事）
continue后接动名词（doing）或不定式（to do）作宾语，两者含义基本一致（接不定式更侧重 “接下来要做”，接动名词更侧重 “持续做”，日常使用中可互换）。
例：She continued reading/to read the book.（她继续读那本书。）
The company will continue its research.（公司将继续其研究。）
重点短语：
1.be drawn to对...着迷
2.have a deep curiosity about
对...有深深的好奇心
3.protect...from...保护...免于...
4.a pioneer of...的先驱
5.so...that...如此...以至于
6.future explorers未来探险家
7.more than不仅仅是
8.take risks 冒险
9.drive people towards certain goals
使某人朝着特定的目标前进.
10.spend time (in)doing sth
花费时间做某事
11.continue to do/doing sth
继续做某事
12.as sb said正如某人说
13.after all 毕竟
14.what’s going on 事情进展如何
15.be curious about 对...好奇
16.the power of curiosity好奇的力量
17. do lots of research做大量研究
18.lead sb to带领某人向...
19.despite the failure除了失败
完成短文：
For centuries, humans have looked up at the stars, eager to unlock the secrets of space. This desire to explore isn’t just a hobby—it’s a part of what makes us human.
Future explorers are often ______ (be drawn to) the mystery of the universe. They ______ (have a deep curiosity about) how stars form and whether life exists beyond Earth. Even as children, they ______ (be curious about) the night sky, asking endless questions about what lies above.
Think of pioneers like Wan Hu, a ______ (a pioneer of) early space exploration. His curiosity didn’t just stay in his mind—it ______ (drive people towards certain goals): to fly beyond Earth. He ______ (take risks) to test his “flying chair,” hoping to touch the sky. ______ (despite the failure), his courage inspired later explorers to keep trying.
Great explorers also know that exploration is ______ (more than) just adventure. They ______ (spend time (in) doing sth) ______ (do lots of research)—studying data, testing tools, and learning from mistakes. Even when progress is slow, they continue______ (pursue) their dreams, refusing to give up.
______ (as sb said) Jacques Cousteau once said, “Curiosity is the key to discovery.” ______ (after all), every big step in exploration starts with someone wondering, “______ (what’s going on) up there ” These curious minds don’t just explore for themselves—they ______ (lead sb to) a better understanding of the world.
In the end, it’s curiosity and courage that push us forward. They make us ask, “What if ” and give us the strength to find answers—no matter how far the journey.
For centuries, humans have looked up at the stars, eager to unlock the secrets of space. This desire to explore isn’t just a hobby—it’s a part of what makes us human.
Future explorers are often drawn to (be drawn to) the mystery of the universe. They have a deep curiosity about (have a deep curiosity about) how stars form and whether life exists beyond Earth. Even as children, they are curious about (be curious about) the night sky, asking endless questions about what lies above.
Think of pioneers like Wan Hu, a pioneer of (a pioneer of) early space exploration. His curiosity didn’t just stay in his mind—it drove him towards a certain goal (drive people towards certain goals): to fly beyond Earth. He took risks (take risks) to test his “flying chair,” hoping to touch the sky. Despite the failure (despite the failure), his courage inspired later explorers to keep trying.
Great explorers also know that exploration is more than (more than) just adventure. They spend time (in) (spend time (in) doing sth) doing lots of research (do lots of research)—studying data, testing tools, and learning from mistakes. Even when progress is slow, they continue to pursue (pursue) their dreams, refusing to give up.
As (as sb said) Jacques Cousteau once said, “Curiosity is the key to discovery.” After all (after all), every big step in exploration starts with someone wondering, “What’s going on (what’s going on) up there ” These curious minds don’t just explore for themselves—they lead us to (lead sb to) a better understanding of the world.
In the end, it’s curiosity and courage that push us forward. They make us ask, “What if ” and give us the strength to find answers—no matter how far the journey.
Structure:观点与案例如何交织
总: Curiosity is key to great inventions.
Case 1: Franklin
curiosity→action→insight
Case 2: WanHu
好奇→行动→收获
Case 3: Zhang Heng
好奇→行动→收获
总: Curiosity helps explore the world.
写作启示: 采用“观点 + 案例 + 细节”的结构，使论证有理有据。
curiosity→action→insight
curiosity→action→insight
好奇→行动→收获
2 Curiosity can bring new discoveries, Benjamin Franklin is a great example. He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature. He did lots of research to try to understand it. For example, he flew a kite during a storm. His curiosity led him to invent the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning.
3 Curiosity can also make people brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He was so curious about space that he invented a “flying chair"! He lost his lifewhile testing this invention. Despite thefailure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People learnt from his example, and created safer ways to explore space.
4 But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, a Chinese scientist andinventor, was curious about the world: how did everything in the world move He spent years studying the sky and the earth.Finally, he drew China's first star map, and invented the firstearthquake detector. His curiosity continues to influence scientists today.
写作支架：My curiosity story
1. 触发 (Trigger)
I was curious about...
I wondered why...
2. 行动 (Action)
I did research...
I tried to...
3. 收获 (Insight)
I discovered that...
Curiosity made/let me...
范文片段:
1.I was curious about how my toy car worked. So I opened it and looked inside. I found that small gears made it move. It was a fascinating discovery !
2. I was curious about how butterflies change from caterpillars. I read a picture book and observed a caterpillar in my garden. I discovered they go through metamorphosis in a cocoon. Curiosity let me witness this wonderful change.
Write a passage about the power of curiosity.
Step 1
Step 3
Look at the opinions about curiosity below. Choose one to write about.
Curiosity can bring new discoveries.
Curiosity can make people brave.
Curiosity can drive people towards certain goals.
Step 2
Step 4&5
Check your passage and share it with the class.
Write your passage.
The Power of Curiosity
Curiosity is like a key that unlocks new worlds. One great example is Marie Curie, a famous scientist. She was curious about invisible rays from uranium. Through years of experiments, she discovered radium and polonium, which helped create X-ray machines. Her curiosity saved millions of lives.
Another example is Chinese scientist Tu Youyou. She studied ancient medical books to find a cure for malaria. Her team tested over 2,000 traditional recipes! Finally, they discovered artemisinin, a medicine that now protects people worldwide.
These stories show that curiosity isn’t just asking questions—it’s searching for answers. As Albert Einstein said, “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” When we stay curious, we can change the world, just like these scientists did.
同伴互评量表:
维度 1分 (需改进) 2分 (良好) 3分 (优秀)
结构逻辑 逻辑混乱 基本清晰 逻辑严谨
语言运用 错误较多 少量错误 准确丰富
内容细节 内容空洞 内容完整 细节生动
Homework
Choose to do: After-Class Task: My Curiosity Research
1
Choose a Question: Pick something you're curious about. (e.g., Why do leaves turn yellow in autumn )
Do Small Research: Find information online, ask someone, or do a simple experiment.
3
Fill in the Record: Complete the table and share next class.
Research Record
Research Question Method Findings
Why do leaves turn yellow Watch a science video. Because of chlorophyll...
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1
2
Must do:Polish your writing and write it neatly on the worksheet.
Thank you!

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