Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using language 教学设计人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

Teaching and Learning Design 选择性必修Book2 Unit2 Bridging Cultures 教学设计 Teaching and learning contents: Using Language—Reading comprehension and language focus Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives: By the end of this period, the students will have been able to: 1) Read and comprehend the two argumentative letters; 2) Learn about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters. Teaching and learning important points: 1) Reading comprehension of the two argumentative letters; 2) Learning about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters. Teaching and learning difficult point: 1) Reading comprehension of the two argumentative letters; 2) Learning about the usage of the new language items in the two argumentative letters. Teaching and learning procedure: Step 1 Leading in Activity 1 Leading in Introduce the learning topic—expressing your opinions on studying abroad and objectives of this period. Step 2 Reading comprehension Activity 2 Pre-reading Talk about and answer the following questions and encourage the students to listed some advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. These years, more and more students are choosing to study abroad. Do you think it’s necessary to study abroad Why or why not Activity 3 Reading comprehension 1. A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad. Scan these two letters and answer the following questions. 1) Where are the two passages from Who are the writers What topic are they talking about They are from a local newspaper. Wang Li (mother of twin girls) and Zhang Yi (father of one boy). Opinions about studying abroad. 2) What is the main point of each letter First: I think the disadvantages for young people are greater. Second: In my opinion, the advantages are much greater. 3) What are the reasons for their opinions First: To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to! Second: The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth. Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange. Finally, studying abroad provides a great opportunity contribute to the development of our motherland. 2. Read the first letter and find some details to support the writer’s opinion. 1) Economic pressure: Tuition fees, living expenses 2) The tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad: An unfamiliar environment/Limited language skills/Culture shock/Not mature enough to handle the challenges by themselves/Personal safety/Different approaches to teaching and learning 3) People who study in China also have a great future to look forward to: As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many ... ...