21世纪大学英语2读写Unit 6教案.doc

Unit 6 Text A A Brief History of Stephen Hawking ⅠTeaching Materials: 1. 21st Century English—Reading and Writing Course, Book 2 2. 21st Century English—Listening and Speaking Course, Book 2 II Aimed Students: Undergraduates in Grade One, non-English Majors Ⅲ Academic Year: The first academic year—the second semester ⅣTeaching Objectives: 1. Knowledge objective： *Grasping the key words, phrases and structure *Language points (key words, phrases and difficult sentences) *Grammar focus (Apposition) 2. Ability objective： *Listening, speaking, reading, retelling, reciting of the text *Mastering the skills of writing and reading in this unit 3.Cultural objective： *Getting to know some disabled giants in foreign countries and learn their strong will ⅤTeaching Content 1. Lead-in activities 2. Text organization 3. Background information 4. Skill learning in writing and reading 5. Language points (key words, phrases and difficult sentences) 6. Grammar focus (Apposition) 7. Guided practice (exercises, oral practice and group work) ⅥTeaching Process 1. Pre-reading activities 1) Warm-up questions Where did we come from? How did the universe come into being? Are we alone in the universe? Is there any other life out there? What is the future of the human race? 2) Introduce Stephen Hawking’s family, education, marriage, disease, contribution 3) Let students discuss what contributes to Stephen Hawking’s success 2. Text organization The text can be divided into 4 parts: Part I (para1-2) Stephen Hawking is known to millions, far and wide, for one of his science book and two questions about his achievements and his disabilitity. Part II (para3-5) Hawking was born to intellectual, eccentric parents, and he was also greatly influenced by famous scientist Galileo. Part III (para6-10) Hawking showed his intelligence and gift at school. Part IV (para11-14) Hawking gained success in science in spite of his disability. 3. Background information Guinness Book of World