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课件网) UNIT 9 LEARNING LESSON 1 ACTIVE LEARNING To read and talk about active learning; To read for general understanding and structure of the text; To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others; To read for specific information to understand words in context; To learn and practise using verb-ing form and infinitive; To understand and learn words and expressions in context; To improve critical thinking skills. LEARNING OBJECTIVES To answer the comprehension questions; To get key information in the text; To summarize the text after reading; To learn words and expressions in context; To struggle with complicated sentence structures; To think critically and express opinions freely. KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS LEADING IN What do you know about active learners Active learners are … open-minded; curious; flexible; objective exploratory good at critical thinking LEADING IN What do you know about active learners Active learners usually … take (neat) notes love reading and observing ask (high-quality) questions (willingly) listen to different points of view focus on/pay attention to what others say summarize and reflect on (what we have learnt) take an active part in the learning process LEADING IN What do you know about active learners What do active learners do Think about who may be an active learner in your class. Use the phrases below to help you. ACTIVATE AND SHARE to take notes to focus on to ask questions to reflect on to pay attention to to be curious to be open-minded to listen to a different point of view READ AND EXPLORE Do our brains learn by themselves How can we become active learners Read the first paragraph and answer the questions. 1. What do most people believe about the human brain Is it true Most people believe that our brain learns automatically. But, it's not true. READ AND EXPLORE Do our brains learn by themselves How can we become active learners Read the first paragraph and answer the questions. 2. What is active learning Active learning is training ourselves to be better learners, to actively take part in the learning process. 3. What is Kevin Daum going to talk about in the article Kevin Daum is going to talk about how to take an active role in your learning. READ AND EXPLORE 2. What is the text type of the passage A. Narrative essay. B. Argumentative essay. C. Expository writing. D. Practical writing. Read the text and answer the questions. 1. What’s the main idea of the passage The passage is mainly about what active learning is. √ READ AND EXPLORE Read the text quickly. Write the subheadings before the corresponding paragraphs. · Ask questions · Get to the truth · Listen to the outer voice · Focus on the message · Argue with your inner voice 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ Argue with your inner voice Ask questions Get to the truth Focus on the message Listen to the outer voice READ AND EXPLORE Read the first suggestion. Identify the l ... ...
