高二英语选修8导学案及巩固案高二英语选修8导学案及巩固案.doc

高二英语选修8 unit 1导学案 A land of diversity Period 1 Warming up, Pre-reading Reading Ⅰ. Teaching goals ( 教学目标 ) : To know the meanings of the following new words and phrases in this period. To learn about the diversity of races and cultures in America. To develop the Ss’ reading ability by skimming and scanning the passage. To develop the Ss’ speaking ability by talking about the history, geography and culture of a place. Ⅱ. Teaching main and difficult points: （教学重难点） To enable the Ss to learn how to talk about the important events in Californian history. To enable the Ss to explain the reasons why California is such a multicultural community in the 21st century. Ⅲ. Preview and self-test: （预习自测） Step1 Warming up Look at the map of the USA. Write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can Step2 Pre-reading Match each time and the important event in Californian history. 1. 15 000 years ago A. The US declared war on Mexico. 2. 16th century B. Gold was discovered in California. 3. 1821 C. Spanish soldiers arrived in South America. 4. 1846 D. California became the 31st state of the US. 5. 1848 E. California became part of Mexico. 6. 1850 F. First settlers crossed the Bering Strait in the Arctic to America. These people are now known as Native Americans. Step3 Reading and comprehending Fill in the form with proper information Stage People Time Event Native Americans Native Americans 15 000 years ago Arrived first. _____1___ 16th century ___2_____ suffered greatly The Spanish Spanish 1600s Took native people’s land 18th century ___3__ruled California. 1821 California became part of Mexico. ___4___ The USA declared war on Mexico and California was given to the USA. _____5____ Russians 1800s Settled in California Gold Miners South Americans, Americans, Europeans, Asians 1848 Discovered gold Rush f