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课件网) Unit 5 Water is life 主题范畴： 人与自然 主题群： 环境保护 子主题： 环境污染及原因，环保意识和行为 Key question What does water mean to us Understand the importance of saving water and identify key environmental issues related to water scarcity, using appropriate language; Learn how to structure a water-saving article, including a title, introduction, body, and conclusion, based on a mind map; Write a short article on saving water, using factual information and practical tips to encourage action. Learning objectives 学习目标 At the end of the class, I’ll be able to: New words fix public /f ks/ v. 修理 / p bl k/ adj. 公共的；公开的 Do you know different types of water 自来水 tap water 饮用水 drinking water 纯净水 pure water 矿泉水 mineral water 热水 hot water 开水 boiled water 苏打水 soda Lead-in Do you know different types of water drop wave flood By means of water, we give life to everything. There is not enough clean drinking water in many places around the world. Water is precious, so we must use it wisely. Why is water important Pre-writing Some proverbs of “Water” Fire and water are good servants, but bad masters. 水能载舟，亦能覆舟。 We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. 井干方知水珍贵。 Blood is thicker than water． 血浓于水。 Plenty of water ran under bridges. 似水流年，光阴似箭。 Water is the driving force of all nature. 水是大自然的推动力。 Every drop in the ocean counts. 海洋中的每滴水都弥足珍贵。 Brainstorming Work in groups. Brainstorm different ways to save water in our daily lives. fix / report dripping taps use rainwater to water plant wash more clothes together turn off the tap when brushing your teeth ... take shorter showers Think about how we can save the water, and tick ( ) the things you are going to write about. You may add your own ideas. (P76) Independent work (3mins) tick the things you’re going to write add your own ideas to the topic Group work (2mins) share your own ideas with group members take down others’ good ideas While-writing Step 1 Plan Work in groups of four students. Organize your ideas in the mind map below. You may think of other situations as well. Other home areas Group Report Time How can we save water In the bathroom In the kitchen In public places Use a lid (盖子) while cooking. Wash vegetables in a bowl. Avoid wasting food. Take shorter showers. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Use water-saving shower heads. Check if the tap is fully turned off. Use eco-friendly hand soap. Throw trash into bins instead of washing it away. Collect rainwater for watering plants. Wash full loads of laundry. Use less water when mopping the floor. Other home areas Share your ideas Water-saving tips Step 2 Write Write your article (10 minutes) Use different situations as subheadings. Improve your article with phrases and sentence patterns in this unit. Title Introduction Hook the readers, introduce the topic, and state the imp ... ...
