Reading(1)：Not just watching a film…教案1

Module 4

Unit 3 Reading one 教学设计

教材分析:

The reading material is a business presentation about RealCine, a virtual reality product which is supported by extraordinary technology. Students are required to learn some information about how this product works, why it is better than a film, and how it can be used in other ways. The Reading strategy of this unit teaches students the basic characteristics of a business presentation. Students are expected to learn that the language for a presentation should be clear and appealing, the information should be detailed and convincing, and the author needs to be objective. Students are expected to master this strategy and become more competent in reading a business presentation. 教学目标: 1.

To master this basic knowledge in this lesson through reading. 2.

To lead students to know about the role of reading strategy in reading. 3.

To guide students to form a right attitude to virtual reality. 教学重难点: 1. Learn about “Reading Strategy: a business presentation”. 2.To know how to use the reading strategy in reading. 教学步骤：

Lead-in:

1. Let’s invite our guests! Use the technology of holographic projection to show a short film in class. After watching the film, lead students to understand what is virtual reality.

2. Prepare some pictures about holographic projection, and then lead students to know about virtual reality. Reading comprehension:

Tell students that the article in this section is a business presentation which introduces a new business idea, then lead students to learn Reading Strategy: a business presentation.

1. Have students skim and scan the presentation and try to find answers to the three questions in Part A. Remind students only to focus on the most important information needed to answer these questions. Meanwhile ask students to pay attention to the structure of the passage.

Answers

A

1. RealCine

2. Four of the user’s senses: sight, hearing, smell and touch.

3. Using RealCine, engineers can enter the design of a neighbourhood into a computer, and

then “walk” around the neighbourhood, see how it looks and make changed before construction

id carried out. It is in the long term cheaper and more practical.

2. Have students read the article carefully and complete Part C1. The questions in Part C1 are to check students’ ability of locating specific information.

Answers

C1

1. The technology behind this product is virtual reality.

2. They wear special VR headsets and gloves.

3. He attended a World Cup final as the captain of the Brazilian football team and scored the

winning goal.

4. Because VR is not real.

5. They could train safely without the risk of getting injured in a burning building.

6. They can use it in making films, treating people with social problems, training and

education, and also urban planning.

3. Have students do Part C2. This exercise in Part C2 serves as a strengthening activity for students to identify more supporting details. Tell students that they may refer to the chart they analysed before. Then check the answers as a class.

Answers

C2

1. Paragraph 3

2. Paragraph 2

3. Paragraph 4, 5, 6 and 7

expanding reading:

Lead students to use reading strategy to read another article, and ask them to find out some details. Homework: Using the reading strategy we have learned, You should read one or two business presentations after class.