Project(1): Writing a science fiction story优秀教学实录

Unit 3 Tomorrow’s world Project: Writing a science fiction story I. Aims 1.

To analyze the target material. 2.

To grasp basic elements of science fiction story 3.

To write a science fiction story

II. Passage 1: Journey to the Centre of the Earth Previewing study Before class 1.Analyze the outline of Journey to the center of the earth

General setting Main characters Major plots

Conclusion1: What are the basic elements of a story? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Find out the detailed description of this science fiction story. Scene Para 2

Para3 Para4 Para5-6 Specific settings

Amazing things

Conclusion2: What makes a science fiction story different from a general story? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

III. Passage 2: The time machine 1.

Individual Work

Find out the basic elements of The time machine

characters

plot Scene Para2 Para3-4 Para 5

Specific setting Travel to future

Amazing things Scientific factor

2.

Group work

①

What is the function of scientific factor in a science fiction story?

_____________________________________________________________________________

②

A science fiction story must include

III . Key-pionts Tips on writing a science fiction story

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IV. Group Presentation and Q & A 1. Cooperate with group members, and work out an outline for your group’s science fiction story. Basic elements should be included in your outline. 2. Show it to your class and get ready to answer any question from other groups.

Title _____________________________ Special setting Characters

Plot Scientific factor Amazing things

V. Homework 1. Polish the outline and make it a complete science fiction story.

2. Finish related homework in the learning notes.