Module 3 Unit 1 The world of our senses
Project
Producing a TV show
Learning aims:
1. To learn how sharks use their senses, and how pigeons can always find their way
home.
2. To finish a project by cooperation.
【Preparation before class】
? Find an animal you are interested in;
? Watch an animal documentary, look at books or surf the Internet to find out
your animal. Take notes on:
What it eats and how it finds food in the wild; How it protects itself;
How it communicates with other animals;
How it attacks people or other animals (if it does) How it helps people or other animals (if it does)
【Activities in class】
Activity 1: Enjoy a short video Activity 2: Brainstorming What’s the video about?
Activity 3: Reading comprehension Ⅰ Shark attacks Structure analysis
Match the correct main idea with each paragraph and then divide them into three parts:
Para. One
Tips on how to avoid a shark attack
Para. Two Three types of shark attacks
Para. Three Suggestions on what to do when facing a
shark
Para. Four Conclusion
Different types of sharks Para. Five
Part one Questions
1. How many types of sharks?
2. How many types of sharks attack human beings?
3. What are the three dangerous sharks mentioned in the paragraph?
Multiple choices
What can we infer from para. two? A. Sharks seldom attack humans.
B. There are three types of shark attacks.
C. Each type of shark attacks must cause the death of humans. D. Sharks do not feed on humans
Part two Blank filling
1. Sharks’ eyesight is ______ than yours, so don’t swim in the dark.
2. Sharks have a good sense of ______, and are especially attracted to blood, so
don’t swim if you have a fresh wound.
3. Colours and shiny objects can draw sharks’ ______, so don’t wear bright clothing
or jewellery.
4. Sharks usually avoid large number of people, so never stay _______. True or false exercises
1. When faced with a shark, shout for help as loud as you can.
2. Hit the shark on the shark’s face with your fist when you come across one. 3. Use your finger to stick in the shark’s eye if you are meeting a shark.
Ⅱ The wonderful world of pigeons Structure analysis
Part1: para. ( ) An ________ of pigeons carrying message for human beings.
Part2: para. ( ) _______ for pigeons being employed to carry messages for human beings.
Part3: para. ( ) _______ of pigeons finding their way
Activity 4: Group work
Producing a TV show about how an animal uses its senses
? Work in small groups and decide which animal to focus on. Write its name and
one of its unique senses here:
Name: _________________________ Sense: _________________________
? Decide what type of show you will design. Circle or write down your choice.
a documentary a drama
a cartoon others:______________
? The TV show will last _______________
? Each group member picks a different topic to find information about. Write your
names in the blanks.
Food (what the animal eats) _______________________________ Habitat (where the animal lives) ____________________________ Myths about this animal (what people think) __________________ Size (size of the animal or population) _______________________ ? Write down the TV show _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【Homework】
Polish up your TV show.
课后巩固练习 单词拼写
? I made a friend online from the High School a____________ to Nanjing Normal University. ? He was devoted to his career, ____________（忽略） his health. ? ____________（希望）, we’ll get more news next week.
? The telephone rang. Catherine h____________, debating whether to answer it.
? As Children’s Day is a____________, my little daughter is becoming more and more excited. ? He had a n___________ escape when his car skidded (打滑) on the ice the other day. ? Terrible truth is usually hidden under the a____________ appearance. ? In the USA ____________ is measured in miles, not in kilometer.
? Many tourist attractions try their best to be listed on the World Heritage List(世界遗产名录)
to receive international ____________（认可）. ? Stick to your goal f____________ until it is reached.
? Some people enjoy themselves ____________ (无论哪里) they are. ? ? ? ? ? ?
G____________ her mother’s hand in the darkness, Lucy felt much better. The team ____________ (惊慌)when they realized they were lost.
____________ (小声说) to others when a meeting is on is quite rude manners. It was a great ____________ (欣慰) to find the children back safe and sound.
He bought a piece of ____________ (珠宝) for his wife on their wedding anniversary. Someone ____________ (预测) that the economy will grow by 2% this year.
? That is why English has so many difficult rules that c____________ people.
? He is free now, watching TV in the room; on the ____________, I am busy preparing a
dinner.
? He set the dog ____________ (松开的), and it ran away and was nowhere to be found.
单项填空 1．(2014·江西赣中四校联考)My brother sent me an email with one of his photos on Mount Tai ________ to it.
A．attached C．attaching
B．attach D．to attach
2．(2014·盐城高三模拟)If you are ________ about the country you are going to visit, find a book to read.
A．serious C．anxious
B．curious D．interested
3．(2014·无锡辅仁高级中学模拟)—Help！Help! Police ...
—________， madam. What's the trouble? A．Be quiet C．Shut your mouth
B．Calm down D．So rude
4．(2014·合肥质检)________ in preparations for the press conference all day, she couldn't afford any more time for the party.
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