(
课件网) Unit 3 The Internet reading and thinking Learning Objectives By the end of this class, you will be able to: predict the text by reading headlines; make clear the genre and structure of this passage and the main idea of each paragraph; get a good understanding of the influence of the Internet and realize the importance of using it properly; express your opinions towards the Internet through discussing and passage writing. Are you familiar with these situations Topic Analysis: What is the text type of this passage A. Argumentation B. Narration C. Exposition What about your life at home when you can’t go outside ●How did you study at home ●How did you get necessary items What is the text type of this passage A. Argumentation B. Narration C. Exposition Topic Analysis: Stronger Together: How We Have Been Changed by the Internet How does the writer probably feel about the topic A. positive B. Critical（批评的）C. Neutral not follow strict grammar rules use few words key words details √ √ √ What do you think the text will be about from the two titles We have been changed a lot by the Internet and that it has brought us together. Prediction What is the best title of this passage Key words + key information Structure Analysis: Read and Divide What is the text type of this passage A. Argumentation B. Narration C. Exposition Introduction: topic Example: Jan’s experience What is the structure type of this text A. general-specific (总-分型）B. matching (类比-匹配型） C. problem-solving (问题-解决型）D. hypothetical-real (假设-真实型) Text Analysis Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and images whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks. Para1 People’s lives have been changed by the Internet. Read Paragraph 1 and answer the following questions. In what ways has the Internet changed people’s lives usually to emphasize the following point. What will the following paragraphs probably talk about？ What’s the main idea of this paragraph Topic Sentence People’s lives have been changed by the Internet Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions. Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where ... ...
