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Unit 6 Electricity everywhere
Focusing on culture: Earth Hour
Learning Objectives
By the end of this class, I can:
1.Use reading strategies to extract key information about Earth Hour, complete a mind map, and share the main points of the event.
2.Evaluate the practical significance of Earth Hour through debate.
3.Design a personal energy-saving action plan.
Why did they turn off the lights
Activity 1: Free talk
Activity 2: Skim & answer
Skim the passage and answer the questions:
1.What type is this article
A. A narrative (记叙文)
B. An argumentation (议论文)
C. An exposition (说明文)
2.What is the main idea of the passage
A. The history of Earth Hour.
B. What Earth Hour is and how it works.
C. The importance of saving electricity.
Earth Hour
├─ What is it
│ ├─ Time: ___________________________
│ ├─ Action: _____________________________
│ └─ Purpose: ___________________________
├─ How did it start
│ ├─ Founder: _________________________
│ ├─ First held: __________________________________
├ ├ ___________________
│ ├─ China joined: __________________________ (in 2008)
└ └─Result: _______________________________
└─ What can we do
├─ Step 1: ______________________________
├─ Step 2: ______________________________
└─ Step 3: _________________________
On the last Saturday night of March
Turn off lights for 1 hour (worldwide)
Care about climate change
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
2.2 million homes and businesses joined in
The lights at the Sydney Opera House were out
Landmark buildings turn off the lights
Saved electricity; stars clearer in the sky
Check date/time on Earth Hour website
Turn off lights and enjoy the dark hour
Invite friends/family to join
Activity 3: Read & answer
Read the passage carefully and complete the mind map below :
Work with your partners to play the roles of reporter and interviewee .
Interview outline 采访提纲 Notes
Q1 When do people take part in Earth Hour
Q2 What do people do on that day
Q3 What were the benefits of the first Earth Hour
Q4 Your own question: ____________________________________
Q5 Your own question: ____________________________________
Activity 4: Role-play
Watch & think
What does the slogan “Give an Hour for Earth” mean
1.What does the slogan “Give an Hour for Earth” mean
2. Is joining Earth Hour only about saving electricity
What else
...
...
Your ideas
Activity 5: Read & discuss
Saving electricity
Caring for the Earth
Enjoying the stars
Being together as a family
Showing the world we can change
It doesn’t mean we have to do something difficult.
It is a small, easy action that every student can take part in and everyone can make a difference.
...
...
Your ideas
Do you think Earth Hour is useful Why or why not
Pro: Earth Hour is useful.
1. Care about the Earth; protect our
planet.
2. It’s fun to spend time with family and
friends.
3. It raises our awareness of saving
energy.
...
Con: Earth Hour is not useful.
1. It doesn't save much energy.
2. Candles causes pollution.
3. It’s not friendly to the elderly and
children.
4. Turning off lights suddenly can
disrupt power grids (电网) ...
...
Activity 6: Debate
When the lights go out, the stars come out,
hope the lights up!
Stop debating, start acting !
I will take part in Earth Hour on ___________________________________________ (date).
I will invite ____________________________________
I want to join because _____________________________________________ .
During the hour, I will ______________________ (eg., turn off ...).
____________________________________________________________________
My Plan for Earth Hour!
Activity 7: Think & write
Write down your plan for Earth Hour.
Share in turn ,work in groups.
（轮流分享,分工明确）
Share loudly and clearly.
（声音洪亮，表达清晰）
Share smoothly with correct grammar.
（表达流利, 语法正确）
Share good ideas.
（观点明确，逻辑清晰）
Self-assessment ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★
I can understand the key information and structure of the text.
I can evaluate the meaning of Earth Hour and express my own opinion.
I can realize the importance of environmental protection.
I will take real action to protect the earth.
Self-assessment
Homework
Must do:
Finish your Earth Hour Plan.
Choose to do:
1. Complete a “Campus Energy-saving Hour” activity with your family, record the activity process in English (3~5 sentences), take 1 photo of the activity, and share it in the next class.
2. Fill the “Campus Energy-saving
Challenge” program.
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Thank you

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