Reading(1)：Not just watching a film…第二课时教学设计

M4U3 Tomorrow’s World (Reading) Not just watching a film…

Teaching aims: 1. To understand what RealCine(virtual reality)is; 2. To learn some information about RealCine; 3. To form the idea of the structure of the passage; 4. To develop an interest in science and technology.

Difficult and important teaching points: By the end of the class, students will

1. learn the basic characteristics of a business presentation by reading a business presentation. 2. learn some information about RealCine.

Teaching methods: Task-based reading; Group discussion;

Teaching procedures: Step 1 ：Lead-in (free talk) Do you like watching films? Let’s watch a video and please tell me what it is about after watching this video. Do you think watching a Harry Potter film in RealCine is more exciting and interesting than in a film?

What special effect do you hope to have?

Step 2: Fast reading Read the text quickly and answer the question. (1min) What is the main idea of this text? It is a ___business presentation__ for__Realcine______. 1. What is called a business presentation?

A business presentation is an introduction of a new product or business idea. 2. What does a good presentation usually includes? Specific information and convincing facts or examples.

Read the business presentation on Page 42 quickly and answer these questions. 1.

What is the name of the product?(no more than one word)

2.

How many of the user’s senses does this product connect with?(no more than 6 words)

3. What are the advantages of using RealCine for urban planning? (no more than 4

words)

Step 3 Careful reading

T or F 1. RealCine is a kind of game for chidren.(

) 2. RealCine can connect with your senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch in an active way. (

) 3. VR can be a good treatment for people who have social problems. (

) 4. With VR we are able to do things that could never be acheived in real life. (

Passage structure Structure Main idea Introduction

Main body

Please find the specific information about RealCine Senses

equipment

Effect in RealCine

Hearing

Smell

give out smells

Touch

gloves

)

Step 4 After reading Debate Is RealCine good to people? Opinion1: Those who support virtual reality believe that, with this technology, people can do almost everything, even things that cannot be realized in normal life. We don’t need to travel any more or spend so much time with friends any more. Virtual reality can provide any necessary features that we need in our life. Opinion2: Others insist that real life and interpersonal communication should never be replaced by imaginary scenes. People should take off the headsets and experience the real life themselves.

Step 5 Homework: Try to write a summary of this text and remember to use your own words. (30words)