1、Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and Thinking教學設計科目：英語 課題：Reading and Thinking 課時：1課時教學目標與核心素養：知識目標：通過閱讀，了解謝蕾在交流生項目中的經歷體會。能力目標：培養學生略讀能力，以及按照時間順序對文章進行梳理總結的能力。情感目標：通過謝蕾的學習和生活經歷了解留學生在國外遇到的問題，他們通過調整自己的行為適應新的環境，在不斷適應的過程中成長。教學重難點教學重點：引導學生理解文章的內容和主旨，把握文章的結構和寫作特點。教學難點：指導學生掌握長句的分析策略，克服閱讀中的長句障礙；引導學生深入思考留學生在文化

2、傳播中的角色以及中外文化環境和教學模式的差異。課前準備：多媒體，黑板，粉筆教學過程：一、Pre-reading1. Greeting2. Leading-in教師活動：讓學生看文章標題和插圖，并結合該板塊的活動標題預測文章的出處和大意，完成活動1。二、 While- reading1. 教師活動：讓學生快速閱讀文章，判斷讀前預測是否正確，并說出文章談到了Xie Lei出國留學的哪些方面（包括生活、學習、語言、文化交流等）。 2. 教師活動：讓學生快速默讀文章，概括文章大意，梳理語篇結構和信息。ParagraphMain idea1Xie Lei boarded a plane for _ si

3、x months ago, feeling_.2In order to _, Xie Lei chose the year-long exchange programme.3Xie Lei had to adapt to the new life there, so she had to learn_ and_.4Xie Lei chose to live with _ instead of _.5Xie Leis tutor explained to her how to _.6Xie Lei gets used to participation in class. Her presenta

4、tion on _ great success.7Xie Lei feels _ now. She is not only learning _，but also acting as _.8The _s wishes for Xie Lei. 3. 學生活動：嘗試用一兩句話概括文章內容。例如：The article is about how a Chinese girl, Xie Lei, manages to adapt to a new life in the UK and meet the academic requirements as an exchange student. Apa

5、rt from that, the article also talks about how Xie Lei acts as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK.4. 梳理文章的感情線。讓學生完成活動3。參考答案如下：Xie Lei felt/feels excited because it was/is the first time that she had/has left China. Xie Lei felt/feels nervous because she didnt/ doesnt kno

6、w what to expect in London.Xie Lei felt/feels comforted because she had/has a host family who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.Xie Lei felt/feels confused because she thought/thinks she knew less than other people.Xie Lei felt/feels surprised because she found/finds herself speaking u

7、p in class after just a few weeks.Xie Lei felt/feels confident because her presentation on traditional Chinese art was/is a great success. Xie Lei feels much more at home because what seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her. She has engaged in British culture.5. 學生活動：學生再讀文章，找出Xie Lei在日

8、常生活、學習方面中遇到的挑戰以及她的應對措施，完成活動4。ChallengesWhat Xie Lei didDaily lifeadaptation to a whole new lifelearnt to use public transport;learnt to how to ask for things she didnt know the English names for;asked for passers-bys help.lonelinesslived with a host family.Academic requirementswriting an essaygot he

9、lp from her tutor;read a lot to prepare participating in class and giving presentationsGave presentation on traditional Chinese art三、After-reading教師活動：組織學生分組討論活動5中的問題，進一步挖掘文章的深層信息，理解文章信息的主題意義。1. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme?Because she wanted to learn about global business and impro

10、ve her English and set up a business in China after graduation.2. Why has Xie Lei got involved in social activities? She has got involved in social activities in order to engage in British culture.3. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK?She has acted as a cultural messeng

11、er building a bridge between China and the UK by sharing her Chinese culture.4. What other challenges do you think students studying abroad might face? How can students prepare to handle these challenges before going abroad?The students may not be familiar with the food and the climate. They have to think about the living expenses. Besides, people in the UK have some special customs, which can easily lead to mistakes for the students.Before going ab