(
课件网) Unit 1 Animal Friends Section B How are animals part of our lives (1a-1d) Learning Objectives Choose the best title for the post by fast reading. Learn and sort out some information about elephants through Malee’s post. Get detailed information and fill in the mind map by careful reading. Understand the meaning of elephants in Thai life and cultrue, and know the importance of protecting elephants. There are different kinds of animals in the world. Different countries also have their representative animals. Lead in Representative animals in different countries. In _____, the representative animal is the _____. China panda Lead in Representative animals in different countries. In _____, the representative animal is the _____. Australia kangaroo Lead in Representative animals in different countries. In _____, the representative animal is the _____. Russia polar bear Lead in Representative animals in different countries. In _____, the representative animal is the _____. America bald eagle Lead in Representative animals in different countries. In _____, the representative animal is the _____. Thailand elephant Lead in 1a. What do you know about elephants Share your ideas with a partner. look They’re huge. They have two large ears and a long trunk. characteristic They’re smart and kind. home Africa Asia ability They can remrember places with food and water. They don’t get lost. Watch a video and know more about elephants. Lead in Pre reading Today we’re going to learn more about elephants in Thailand. Look and answer the question. Where is the passage probably from A. A story book. B. A novel. C. A website comment like share While reading 1b. Read Malee’s post and choose the best title for it. A. What Is an Elephant B. My Favourite Animal: The Elephant C. How to Save Elephant Find out the topic sentence of the post. Read and match the main idea of each paragraph. While reading Appearance of elephants Brief introduction of Malee Malee’s favourite animal The current situations of elephants Characteristics of elephants Find out the topic sentence of each paragraph. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Read paragraph 1-2 and answer the questions. While reading Where is Malee from Why does Malee like elephants How important are elephants in Thailand When do Thai people celebrate Thai Elephant Day She is from Thailand. Because they are strong and clever. The elephant is a symbol of good luck and it’s the national animal in Thailand. On 13 March. Cultural Note. While reading Thailand, a beautiful country located in Southeast Asia, is known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. The capital city of Thailand is Bangkok. Elephants have a deep connection with the culture and history of Thailand. As well as symbolizing good luck, they also represent the traits of strength, loyalty, and longevity. In the past, elephants were used as work animals and even in battles. Now people realize the im ... ...
