XB3U3 Reading – Sailing the oceans I. Teaching objectives Knowledge and Skills: Students will understand the historical context and significance of Zheng He and Christopher Columbus's voyages. Students will be able to identify key details about the explorers and their expeditions. Students will learn to analyze the structure of expository texts. Process and Methods: Students will engage in reading comprehension activities to extract information from the text. Students will participate in group discussions to analyze the factors contributing to the success of the voyages. Students will practice writing a short speech about a historical figure, incorporating key details and personal reflections. Emotional Attitude and Values: Students will appreciate the courage and determination of ancient explorers. Students will reflect on how historical figures can inspire personal growth and exploration. II. Teaching Focus Understanding the structure and content of the reading passages about Zheng He and Christopher Columbus. Identifying the significance of their voyages and the factors that contributed to their success. III. Teaching Difficulties Analyzing the external and internal factors that led to the success of the voyages. Writing a coherent and reflective speech about a historical figure. IV. Teaching Methods Reading comprehension strategies Group discussions Guided writing practice Multimedia presentation V. Teaching Procedures Step1 Lead in Questions: 1. How did people explore the world in the past 2. How did people explore the world in the past Step2 While reading Read for structure Zheng He Part 1 Para_____ _____of Zheng He’s first voyage Part 2 Para_____ _____about Zheng He’s voyages Part 3 Para_____ _____of Zheng He’s voyages Read for details Why were Zheng He’s ships loaded with china, tea and other treasures (Para.2) What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492 (Para.2) Why did Columbus call the natives Indians (Para.2) (4) What is the significance of Zheng He’s voyages (Para.3) (5) What helped prove that the records of Zheng He’s voyages were not legend (Para.4)（6）The comparison between Zheng He’s exploration and Christopher Columbus’s exploration. Zheng He’s exploration Christopher Columbus’s exploration The first voyage Departure time On 3 August 1492 Departure point Taicang Spain Fleet size Over 200 ships Number of crew members Almost 28,000 people Places of arrival The shores of the Caribbean Total number of vovages Step3 Discussion In pairs, discuss the following question. What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful Use the information in the articles to support your opinion. (external & internal) Step4 Further thinking What might be the common qualities of the two explorers Step5 Sharing Learn from their stories of their adventure, what we can do when exploring the “ocean” of our knowledge and life The stories of their adventure have inspired me to be when . Step6 ... ...
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