(
课件网) Unit 7 Journeys Lesson 19 The Silk Road （Period 1） 年 级：九年级 学 科：英语（北师大版） At the end of this class, we will be able to... 1. obtain basic information about the Silk Road, and sort out the route of the journey, as well as changes of four key places, and independently make a mind-map about the Silk Road; 2. judge the author’s attitude towards the journey and give reasons; 3. analyze and evaluate the historic significance and contemporary value of the Silk Road, and express own views on the promotion of the Silk Road; 4. orally introduce the Silk Road to foreigners based on the mindmap. Learning Objectives Lead-in What is the unit going to talk about What information can you get Lead-in desert camel dry and hot climate Lead-in Pre-reading How much do you know about the Silk Road How long was the Silk Road What places did it go through What was the Silk Road used for Pre-reading How much do you know about the Silk Road You can begin your mindmap. What else do you want to know about the Silk Road Skim the passage and ... ① check whether your predictions are right or not. ② answer the following questions: What is the text mainly about What kind of text is it 1st Reading Skimming: reading a text quickly to get a general idea of it. Reading Tip What is the text mainly about The description of Wuwei Feelings The description of Jiayuguan The description of Yumenguan The description of Dunhuang The introduction of the journey The author’s family’s travel experience along the Silk Road. What kind of text is it Who When Where What Description Feelings Travel Journal 2nd Reading Scan the passage, and think about the following questions: What information about the Silk Road can you get from the text What was the route of the journey What changes did Wuwei have between past and now Scanning: reading a text quickly to look for particular information, details, or specific words. Reading Tip What information about the Silk Road can you get from the text 2nd Reading The Silk Road Basic Information 6,500 km It began from Xi’an to Rome traded silk, china and other goods. played an important role in the development of the world A Travel Along The Silk Road Yumenguan Route Stops Yumenguan Changes started at went on to What was Wuwei like in the past What is Wuwei like now Important Cities Basic Information 1. Wuwei and its changes In ancient times, it connected three main cities; it was a capital. Now it is a modern city; it has a sense of history; it has old stone monuments. The Silk Road Yumenguan Changes What were the other cities like in the past What are they like now 3rd Reading In the writer’s opinion, how did he think about the journey What kind of a trip was it positive not only a scenic journey but also a historic journey The Silk Road greatly contributed to the trade of food and goods, the communication of people, science and technology, and diverse cultures. (1) What’s ... ...
