2009年新人教版高二英語上學期Unit 2 News Media

1、Unit 2 News MediaBrief Statements Based on the UnitThe activities of this unit, including Warming-up, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, center on the subjectnews and the media, which are connected with our life closely. It provides the students an opportunity to learn the language in using i

2、t.By talking about news and the media, the students get more knowledge about themnot only know about the world, but also the ways they are written and made. The students must be very interested in this subject. This way, they can learn the language points easily and freely. They will not only learn

3、some useful words and phrases about news and the media, but also learn to express opinions.Besides, the study of the Grammarthe Past Participle can help the students use the language more exactly. By finishing each task provided in the textbook and the workbook, the students skills to use language c

4、an be well developed.The First PeriodTeaching goals1. Target language media, reliable, fire, face, difficulty2. Ability goal Listen to a dialogue and from the dialogue the students should have an opinion that people will have different reports about the same event. 3. Learning ability goal Listen to

5、 a dialogue and be able to express ones opinion in a positive or negative way.Teaching important pointsTalk about news and mediaTeaching difficult points How to improve students listening ability and teach them to express opinions.Teaching methods 1. Listening to the tape (individuals).2. Discussion

6、 after listening to the materials.Teaching aids 1. A recorder2. A projector 3. A computerTeaching procedures && ways Step I Leading inT: Good morning, boys and girls! Look, what is in my hand?Ss: A newspaper.T: What can we get from a newspaper?Ss: We can learn what has happened or is happeni

7、ng home and abroad.T: Good. Do you read newspapers every day?S1: No, I surf on the internet. In my opinion, the most popular and convenient way is to surf on the internet.S2: I would like to listen to radio. S3: I watch TV every day.S4: I prefer to read magazines. There are photos in magazines. They

8、 are pleasing to the eyes. And photos help us to understand the articles. T: Quite good. Im very glad you know many kinds of news media. Now lets talk more about these news media. Step Warming upFirst the teacher will show students different news media. Then talk about them and compare these news me

9、dia.The characters of different mediaInternet fast / varieties of information / have different opinions of the same subject / communicate with each other easily / have a computer which is linked to the InternetRadio a broadcast medium / be broadcast live / listen to it whenever you like with a porta

10、ble radio / cant have visible enjoymentMagazine provide people with detailed information on a certain subject / focused on a topic /published weekly / monthly / news comes lateNewspaper a medium for reading / report the latest news / can be kept for a long time / cheap to buy / cant express ones ide

11、a freelyT: Boys and girls, please look at the questions on Page 9, Id like you to discuss them with your partner for 3 minutes. Then I will ask you to speak out your opinions. After students express their opinions, show the possible answers on the PowerPoint.Possible answers:1. I think TV is the mos

12、t reliable news media. Because we can see who is responsible for the news.2. Websites keep on updating the news. So on websites you can always learn the latest news, sometimes even with audio and video. From TV you can see both the broadcaster and videos. From radio you can only hear the voice witho

13、ut seeing the scenes. You can read newspaper everywhere. It is easy to get magazines and we can take longer time to read them.3. I trust TV, leading papers and important radio stations.4. No.5. magazine, newspaper, radio, TV, website, broadcast, editor, edit, editorials, facts, headline, interview,

14、journalist, opinions, reliable, reporter, true and so on.Step Pre-listeningAsk students to look at the two pictures on Page 10. Talk about the two pictures first. Ask students to use their imagination and describe the scenes. Try to think of as many words as possible to describe people.independent,s

15、erious,determined,clever,selfless,humorous, honest.Ø 1A person always helps those in trouble without seeking any repay.( selfless)Ø 2 A person always tells truth,never tells a lie.(honest)Ø 3 A person is good at finding a way out.Heshe can work out maths problems quickly and correctly

16、.(clever)Ø 4 A person never tells a joke or smiles.(serious)Ø 5 A person likes making people laugh and happy by doing funny things or by telling interesting stories(humorous)Ø 6 A person doesnt like depending on others when doing something .(independent)Ø 7 A person is not afraid

17、 of failure , but keeps on trying to gain success.(determined)Step ListeningPlay the tape for the students. After listening for the first time, the students should tick the information they can hear in each part. Then play the tape again. This time students will answer the second question on Page 10

18、. After checking the answers, do the rest of the exercises.Step Describing people What kind of person is Jim Gray? Mr Keller: too slow; took long to do his job talk too much; noisy; wild; not serious; spend disturbing nosy; rude; say bad things about; careless with moneyHis coworkers: careful; alway

19、s took the time to do a job well Evenbusyfound time to speak to funny; happy; care about honest; told people what he thought generous; spend money on Discussion :We have heard two different descriptions of what happened to Jim Gray. How are they different? Why are they different? Which one do you th

20、ink is true?The first description is negative and the second description lists positive things, because Mr. Keller doesnt like Mr. Gray and he also calls him “ Mr. Gray” to show that he is not a friend. Mr. Grays coworkers like him and talk about “Jim” .The two descriptions are probably both “true”.

21、Whats the difference between A and B?A too slow noisy wild not serious nosy rude careless B careful funny happy honest generous Conclusion It is not possible for media messages to be completely objective because it is reported from a certain point of view and to a specific audience. The best way to

22、deal with the “information” is to become a critical reader and to read more than one report of the same event and check news sources.Step Integrating skills : Two different reports of the same eventFirst description “fewer than a hundred” - make the group sound small “people” “caused trouble” “ most

23、 successful company” “The rude and noisy group” “made it difficult for workers to get into” “troublemakers” “l(fā)eft peacefullybut a few of them fought with the guards”Second description “ More than ninety” - make the group sound large “responsible and caring citizens” “made their voices heard” “ the c

24、itys worst polluter” “the citizenswho love nature and our planet” “talked to workers left a positive message about” “brave and strong activists” “ angry men armed with sticks to fight with”Questions 1. Who do you think wrote each report? The first report is written by someone who supports _. The sec

25、ond report is written by someone who supports _.2. What do you think are facts? 1) _ gathered _. 2) The group was _outside the factory to protest _. 3) The meeting ended when _ arrived.3. What would be a good headline for each story? For the first report:A. Troublemakers Stop WorkersB. Demonstrators

26、 Attacked by Factory WorkersC. Activists Protest Against Polluter For the second report:A. Caring Citizens Take Action to Save the PlanetB. Workers Attacked by factory WorkersC. Troublemakers Fight With the policeStep IV Speaking1.Tell the students that they have to choose five news items for their

27、newspaper.2. Explain the situation to the students and tell them to use different criteria for making the decisions, e.g. what do the readers want to know about , what items are more important, etc.3. Ask the students to work in groups. They can use the Useful expressions to help them.4. Ask some gr

28、oups to present their results.You are the editor of a newspaper.There are five important things appearing in your newspaper,tell us the reasons why you choose them?1 200 people died in an earthquake in Turkey.2 Food prices are going up.3 A house in your city burnt down,Nobody was injured.4 2000 peop

29、le in your city moved into new buildings today and were happy.5 A Chinese scientist has invented a car engine that does not pollute the air.exampleA:Of the ten events, which one are you going to choose?B: Id like to cho A: Why do you choose that?A: Why do you choose that?B: Food is very important to

30、 peoples life.On one hand, going-up price can increase farmers income; on the other hand, it will affect other peoples living standards.A: I dont think we should choose or Maybe it would be better to choose the story_.B: Any reasons for your choice?A: Yes. Food prices are going up important to

31、peoples lifeThree children were killed People are interested in social problems2.000 people moved to new buildings make readers feel happyFrance elected a new president People care for international issues A rumor that a large company wants to build a factory People want to know

32、if its a rumor or notChina beat Brazil 2-1 in football Readers will be happy and proud to hear the victoryChinese scientist invented a new car engine An important inventionUseful expressions burn down go up would rather do sth. caring citizens make ones voices heardStep V Summary1. Go over

33、 the new words and useful expressions learned in this period.2. By listening and speaking ,we've become more familiar with news media. Step VI Assignments1. Write a short passage about the description of a person they know.2. Preview the new words and the reading passage.The Second PeriodTeachin

34、g Aims:1. Learn and master the following words and phrases:Headline, editor, informed, relate, talented, swith, for once, present, reflect, unique, spiritual, seldom, addict, be addicted to, social, ignore, even if, draw attention to, on all sides, tolerate; change ones mind, affair, current affairs

35、 2. Train the students reading ability.Teaching Important Points:1. Words and phrases: more than, experienced, relate to, for once, be addicted to, even if, draw attention to, on all sides, change ones mind 2. Understand the passage exactly.Teaching Difficult Point:How to help the students learn mor

36、e about reporters and newspapers.Teaching Methods:1. Fast reading to get a general idea of the text.2. Careful reading to further understand the text.3. Individual, pair or group work to make every student take an active part in the activities in class.Teaching Aids:1. a recorder 2. a projector 3. t

37、he blackboardTeaching Procedures:Step 1 GreetingsGreet the whole class as usual.Step 2 Revision and Lead-inT: Yesterday, we talked a lot about news media. All the news media can help us learn about the world around us. Can you tell me which kind of news media do you think is more convenient and chea

38、per for us to read?Which kinds of newspapers do you often read?T: Tell me who write the new we read in these newspapers? After Ss answer the questions.T: Today, were going to read a passage about reporters and newspapers. Two of Chinas many talented journalists were asked to help us know about their

39、 work and how the news we read is made and written. First, lets learn the new words.Step III Reading Pre-Reading1. Tell the students that titles and pictures provide clues that help them to understand the main ideas and guess the meaning of new words.2. Ask the students to open the books at page 11a

40、nd look at the title and the pictures and try to guess which of the following questions the text will answer.Page 11Skimming What is the topic paragraph and topic sentence for the passage?Newspapers and other media do more than simply record what happens.What is the interview with ZhuLin and Chen Yi

41、ng about?the journalists work and how the news is madeWhat are the 5 topics mentioned in the interview with Zhu Lin and Chen Ying?1. What does an editor do?2. What does a reporter do?3. What should be written about?4. Whats the basic rule for a reporter?5. How do media influence our life?Read it aga

42、in, judge them whether they are true or false1.Newspaper and other media just record what happens. (F)2.The reporter has to discuss with the editor before he/she decides what to write.(T)3.Much has been done before the reporter starts writing. (T)4.Chen Yings favorite story is about an ordinary youn

43、g woman. (F)5.The media can often help solve problems and draw attention to situations where help is needed. (T)6.Carefully written articles can also help people become interested in important questions around the world(T) please read it again carefully and find the answers to the questions on the s

44、creen.1. Do newspapers and other media simply record what happens?2. Who were asked to be interviewed to tell us more about news and newspapers?3. Whom does a reporter have to discuss with before he/she decides what to write?4. What is the editors job?5. Is interviewing someone difficult? What must

45、a reporter know?6. Which article is Chen Yings favourite one? Is it news or an interesting story?7. Is the story Zhu Lin like best about famous people? If not, what is it about and why she likes it best?T: Well, youve understood the text better. In order that you can understand it more exactly and u

46、se the language freely and correctly, please learn the words and phrases on the screen.1. morn than- not only e.g.: Being a good listener means much more than just “ listening with ears”. 2. relateto 與有聯(lián)系 e.g.: What events did your remarks relate to?3. for once= just for once ; just this once e.g.:

47、Just for once he arrived on time.4. a feature story 專題報道 Feature 在這指 “特寫; 特輯” e.g.: a front-page feature on coal-mining 有關采煤的頭版特寫5. People to be interviewed = People who will be interviewed People interviewed = People who were/ have been interviewed People being interviewed = People who are being in

48、terviewed6. make sure “確保; 設法做到” 后常跟that 從句, e.g.: Please make sure that the house is locked when you leave. 也可以跟由 of 或 about 引起的短語. e.g.: There is just one or two details that I would like to make sure about.7. adapt to 改變; 使能適應 e.g.: It is not easy to adapt oneself to new conditions.8. be / get /

49、become addicted to- unable to stop taking or using sth. as a habit e.g.: Soon he became addicted to cigarettes. He was often late for work after he got addicted to alcohol.9. draw attention to He drew my attention to an error on the report.10. on all sides = on every side e.g.: There were mountains

50、on all sides.Useful expressions1. more than2. experienced editors3. make informed decisions4. relate to sb./sth.5.for once6.rather than7.give sb. suggestions8.a feature story9.develop the story10. keepbalanced11.presentin an organised way.Some difficult sentences1. Newspapers and other media do more

51、 than simply record what happen. Listening is more than listen with ears.2. They also make sure that readers can relate to the stories. relate to sb./sth. - understand Its difficult to relate to the life of a scientist. relate() to- concern withWealth is seldom related to happinessIf you relate the

52、results to the cause, you will find things are not that simple.The two reporters agreed to switch roles for once and be the interviewees rather than the interviewers in order to let us know about their work and how the news we read is made.4. A reporter begins by contacting the people to be intervie

53、wed and then prepares questions.5. It was the first time that I had written with real passion6. The result is a better understanding of the world on all sides, leading to a future world where people from all countries are respected and different views and opinions are toleratedStep 4 Reading aloud T

54、: OK. Now, Ill play the tape of the text. First, listen and follow. Then listen and repeat. Pay attention to the stress and intonation. At the end, read the whole text aloud for a few minutes.Teacher plays the tape first. Then goes around the class, answering any questions that the students may ask.

55、Step 6 Summary and Homework Now, lets look at what weve learnt in this period. By reading the passage “Behind the Headines”, weve learnt more about reporters and newspapers, the reporters life and work as well as the important part that newspapers play in our daily life. They help us deal with probl

56、ems and understand the world better. Read the passage again and again, remember to preview the contents we will learn in the nest period.The Third PeriodTeaching Aims:1. Review the words appearing in the last two periods.2. Learn and master the use of the Past Participle as Attribute and Predicative.Teaching Important Points:1. How to guess the missing verbs and use them correctly according to the given sentences2. How to tell a positive, negative and neutral from each other.3. Help the students master the Past Participle a