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课件网) 第一课 Reading and interaction I : Life in a Day Objectives By the end of the lessons, Ss will be able to: 1. explain the reasons for making the film Life in a Day and how it was made; 2. explain the meanings of some of the scenes shot in the film； 3. show or tell how to make their own digital time capsule and give reasons. Before you read Take one thing out of your pocket or school bag and then answer the questions . What is it about Is it important to you Why Meet the film Skimming What is the general idea of this text Skimming Skimming Skimming 2. Requirement (speed and comprehension) comprehension level is about 50-70%; speed should be about twice as fast as the average reading speed or even faster. Skimming Skimming What is the general idea of this text Scanning Scanning Scanning 2. Differences between skimming and scanning: 1). For skimming, in most cases we do not know what the material is about beforehand; for scanning, we usually have some idea about the content of the material beforehand. 2). Purpose for skimming--to get the general idea; purpose for scanning--to sort out the exact information we need. 3). For skimming, comprehension rate is about 50-70%; for scanning, you should be 100% correct about the information you need. Scanning 3. How to scan remember your purpose anticipate clue words Look for key words confirm your answer IV. Assignments 1. Listen to the audio recording of the text and read the text at least twice. 2. Finish comprehension work 1 & 2 on P.8. Read Para. 1 (1) What is Life in a Day made up of It is made up of 81,000 video clips collected from all around the world and they are about ordinary people’s life in one day. (2) Why did Kevin make this film It is designed as a digital time capsule for the future. 3. Para. 1-2 Find out the information about the film to fill out the form. Q: Based on the information in this chart, what aspect of the movie arouses your interest most A: I am really interested in_____. Life in a Day Who is the director How did the director collect the video clips How many video clips did he get How long is the film What do these video clips show How many countries are the video clips from What are the basic questions raised by the film Kevin Macdonald. Over the Internet. 81,000. One and a half hour. Everyday routines and the connections between them. 140 countries. What do you love What do you fear What’s in your pocket Read Para.3 What do you love Family and friends are the things most people love and many of them are keen on sports, like football. Read Para.4 What do you fear Most people fear monsters, dogs and death. What’s in your pocket A paper towel, a button or nothing at all. Read Para. 5 5.1 What do you think she might say Write down your words on the blank. The film ends just before midnight, with a young woman in her car. It’s raining outside and she’s recording a short clip on her phone. she says. In other words ... ...
