M3U3 Reading 1.ppt

M3 U3 Reading I Designed by Yang Xian Dong My Learning Goals:By the end of this lesson I will be able to1. describe facts and historical information.2. read diary entries about lost civilizations  and articles about two historical figures.3.?learn how to read diary entries effectively. 1. Lead-in: Look at the 4 pictures on Page 41. Answer the following questions: ① What happened to some of the splendid buildings? (Some have ….some still….) ② Do you think it important to protect objects from the past? Why or why not? ③ Can you give any suggestions on how to protect these objects? 2. Fast reading to answer the following questions:① Who wrote the diary entries?② Where are Pompii and Loulan?③ What is one main similarity between the two cities?④ What was Loulan buried beneath? How do you find the needed information so quickly?(…I read the beginning part carefully, Then I scan…. When I read…So I slow down.…Then I find the information I need.) Ann. Pompeii is in Italy and Loulan is in China. Both of them became lost civilizations long ago. Loulan was buried beneath the sand. Second reading to finish Part C1. 1. What happened to pompeii in August AD 79? 2. How was Pompeii discovered? A volcano erupted and lava, ash and rocks poured out of it onto the surrounding countryside. Many people in Pompeii were buried alive, and so was the city. It was discovered in the 18th century when a farmer found a stone with writing on it. People started to dig in the area for treasure, which caused much damage. Thus, in 1860, the area was put under government protection so it could be preserved and studied. 3. What were the stepping stones along the road in Pompeii used for ? 4. Why was Loulan an important city about 2,000 years ago? 5. According to the last sentence , how did the author feel about the loss of Loulan ? ____ With these stones, people did not have to step in the mud on rainy day