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课件网) Lesson 1 Key question Why should we learn about the Earth K: What do you KNOW about the Earth W: What do you WANT to know about the Earth L: What have you LEARNT about the Earth First thoughts: Think: Unit objectives: Before you read the solar system the Sun the Earth clouds land the sea The Earth the Sun the sea land clouds the solar system 1. What are the blue parts 2. What are the green and brown parts 3. What are the white parts They are the clouds. They are the sea. They are the land. clouds land sea Let's have a little quiz! KWL: What do you know about the Earth 4. Which is the hottest place A. South Pole B. Equator C. North Pole 5. Where can you see most plants A. In the desert. B. In the forest. C. Under the sea. 6. Which of the animals can fly in the sky A. Whales. B. Tigers. C. Eagles. 7. Where are we likely to see snow A. At the bottom of the sea. B. In the middle of the desert. C. At the top of the mountain. Amazing facts KWL: What do you want to know about the Earth forests plants and animals in the sea happy children What does each picture show us Prediction: What do you think will be talked about in the passage Earth places living things forests rivers the sea mountains fields animals plants people deserts lakes Brainstorming: What things are there on Earth Skimming Mark the number of the paragraphs. Look at the pictures and find paragraphs to go with(匹配) each picture. Reading Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 How to get the main idea of a paragraph quickly Skim(扫读) the passage. Find repeated words. Look at the first sentence or the last sentence. (They may be the topic sentences.) Reading skills The Earth is an amazing planet! Let’s explore, learn about and take care of our home. Why do you think the Earth is an amazing planet Read the first and last sentence of each paragraph in the passage and think of the following question. 1 Read for gist Some places are very hot, like the areas near the equator. Some are freezing cold, like the North and South Poles. There are fields and mountains, rivers and seas, forests and deserts. The highest mountain on Earth is over 8,800 metres above sea level. And the deepest part of the sea is more than 10,000 metres down. The plants on Earth are wonderful in many different ways. The tallest trees in the world can reach over 100 metres in height. The smallest plant is as small as a grain of rice. The Earth is home to millions of animals. Some, like tigers and lions, live on land. Other animals, like birds, enjoy the wide open sky. Big blue whales call the sea home, along with many amazing fish. From bears to birds, from butterflies to seahorses, animals make our planet lovely and interesting. And what's more, the Earth provides us with all the things we need, such as food, water, air and energy. It is our home and the only planet we know that supports life. Let's explore, learn about and take care of our home. Places on Earth P ... ...
