(
课件网) How to analyze Texts ——— Unit 1 Reading and Thinking THE FRESHMAN CHALLENGE Teaching objectives I. Language Competence Learning lexical chunks, long sentences and extracting details improves students’ expression accuracy, reading comprehension and oral/written skills. II. Cultural Awareness The text helps understand foreign education/culture, reflect on Adam’s Chinese learning, broaden horizons and strengthen cultural pride. III. Thinking Quality Analyzing text elements builds logic; discussions cultivate critical thinking and develop creativity via divergent views. IV. Learning Ability Previews train independent inquiry; AI group talks improve cooperation, resource use and English strategies. Lexical Chunks 1.a really big challenge 2.think very carefully about 3.the school adviser 4.take courses 5.the suitable courses 6.extra-curricular activities 7.on my own 8.a soup kitchen 9.homeless people in the community 10.keep up with the other students 1. 一项非常大的挑战 2. 非常仔细地思考…… 3. 学校顾问 4.选课；上课 5.合适的课程 6.课外活动 7.独自地；靠我自己 8.（免费为穷人提供食物的）救济厨房，施粥场 9.社区里的无家可归的人 10.跟上其他学生（的进度） 1.My adviser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it. 我的顾问建议我报名高级文学课，因为我喜欢英语而且擅长这门学科。 2.I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. 我知道，作为一名高中生，我必须更加努力学习，并且要习惯承担更多的责任。 3.Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future. 努力学习并不总是充满乐趣，但我会为大学学业，或是未来可能出现的任何事情做好充分准备。 Understanding Long and Complex Sentences 1. What are the six elements (time, place, character, cause, process, result) of the story in the text Time: The time when Adam is a freshman at senior high school. Place: Senior high school. Character: Adam. Recognition of Text Basic Elements 1. What are the six elements (time, place, character, cause, process, result) of the story in the text Cause: Adam enters senior high school from junior high school. Process: Adam chooses courses with the help of the school adviser, tries to join the school football team but fails and then joins a volunteer club, and thinks about his study and future in senior high school. Result: Adam is a bit worried but still happy to be in senior high school and determined to study hard for the future. Recognition of Text Basic Elements Six Elements Time Place Character Cause Process Result Tecognition of Text Genre 2.What is the genre of the passage A. Argumentative essay (议论文) B. Narrative (记叙文) C. Expository essay (说明文) D. Practical writing (应用文) 1. What courses did Adam choose Which one do you think would be his favourite Why Adam chose maths, English, chemistry, world history, and Chinese. His favou ... ...
