藍(lán)皮社會與文化B1_U8TA

1、page 1 of 5lesson plan of unit 8 text a period (45mins) procedures contents time (min) period 1lead in homework checking 5language & knowledge building prereading preparations 10 reading & language focus 15 drills & exercises 10 q & a 5 period 2 knowledge & competency building vi

2、deo or films 5 discussion 5 preparation 20 classroom activities extension reading & discussion 10 q & a 5 remarks: the above-mentioned class process is subject to the progress of each individual class. if any variation is necessary, this form will be altered accordingly for your preference.

3、page 2 of 5teaching objectives: students will be able to practice reading skills ：preview reading through title and prereading questions fact finding and reading analysis using context clues to understand and use vocabulary using an outline to organize information information summary fast reading co

4、ntent ：prereading preparation1. what is buddhism? 2. who is buddha? 3. was buddha a god? language focus content words essence n.本質(zhì)，實質(zhì)，要素；精髓，精華simplicity is the essence of good taste. 純樸是情趣高尚的主要因素。notion n.觀念 , 概念 , 想法 , 主張statecontrol is a very un-american notion. 實行國家控制是根本違背美國觀念的。stiffen v.使 . 堅硬 ,

5、 變?yōu)闈庹?, 使堅定 , 使強硬the promise of a reward might stiffen their resolve. 答應(yīng)給他們獎勵可以堅定他們的決心descend v.下降 , 降臨，傳下來 , 遺傳，突然襲擊 , 突然拜訪the sun descended behind the hills. 太陽下山了。expressions derive from 衍生于retreat into 隱退page 3 of 5descend upon 降臨prevent from 阻止eternal soul 永恒的靈魂permanent essence 永恒不變的靈魂buddhist

6、 sutras 佛經(jīng)sentences also see notes 1. in the first place everything in life is constantly changing and impermanent. 2. in the second place everything is unsatisfactory in life because everything is impermanent, finally there is no eternal soul communicative tasks questions can be based on details in

7、 the text: 1. where does buddhism derive from? 2. when did buddhism enter china? 3. which school is the most populous one? 4. is chan essentially a product of chinese character ？discussion topics 1. do you think that all beings are impermanent, unsatisfactory and lack a permanent essence? 你認(rèn)為眾生都是永恒不

8、變的， 都是不能完全感到滿足的，他們沒有一個永恒不變的靈魂嗎？2. why we say that chan was a product of chinese character?為什么我們說：禪在根本上是中國特色的產(chǎn)物？related knowledge buddhism standing buddha. one of the earliest known representations of the buddha, 1st-2nd century ce, gandhara (modern eastern afghanistan). buddhism is a religion indige

9、nous to the indian subcontinent that encompasses a page 4 of 5variety of traditions, beliefs, and practices largely based on teachings attributed to siddhartha gautama, who is commonly known as the buddha(meaning the awakened one in sanskrit and pli ). the buddha lived and taught in the eastern part

10、 of the indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th centuries bce.1 he is recognized by buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end suffering (dukkha) through eliminating ignorance (avidy ) by way of understanding and seeing dependent

11、 origination (prat tyasamutp da) and eliminating craving (ta?h ), and thus attain the highest happiness, nirv?a (nirvana).2 two major branches of buddhism are recognized: theravada ( the school of the elders ) and mahayana ( the great vehicle ). theravada has a widespread following in sri lanka and

12、southeast asia. mahayana is found throughout east asia and includes the traditions of pure land, zen, nichiren buddhism, tibetan buddhism, shingon, and tiantai (tendai). in some classifications, vajrayana practiced mainly in tibet and mongolia, and adjacent parts of china and russia is recognized as

13、 a third branch, while others classify it as a part of mahayana. there are other categorizations of these three vehicles or yanas.3 while buddhism remains most popular within asia, both branches are now found throughout the world. estimates of buddhists worldwide vary significantly depending on the

14、way buddhist adherence is defined. lower estimates are between 350 500 million.456 buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices.7 two of the most important teachings a

15、re dependent origination and no-self. the foundations of buddhist tradition and practice are the three jewels: the buddha, the dharma (the teachings), and the sangha (the community). taking refuge in the triple gem has traditionally been a declaration and commitment to being on the buddhist path and in general distinguishes a buddhist from a non-buddhist.8 other practices may include following ethical precepts; support of the monastic community; renouncing conventional living and becoming a monastic; the development of mindfulness and p