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A sample lesson plan for Using Language (Book2 Unit1 A FACT OR AN OPINION)

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Introduction Language is learned to be used in and for communication. So in this period we shall have the students read a passage about opinions and evidences first. Then they read a man’s story about what happened to the Amber Room and decide whether it is a fact or an opinion. Finally they are to read and reply to a letter about picking and returning things which are not their own. Objectives

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To help the students read, speak and write about the missing Amber Room ■

To help students read and reply to a letter to the editor Procedures Step Ⅰ. Warming up by talking about the history of the Amber Room. A.

Good afternoon, class. Yesterday’s class we have learned the reading passage and know the Amber Room. So, today’s class we will come to the using language part. First, let’s have a revision. Can you draw a timeline of the history of the Amber Room. First, FrederickⅠmade the Amber Room. But, the next king of Prussia, Frederick WilliamⅠgave it to Peter the Great as a gift. So, the Amber Room became part of the Czar’s winter palace. And next, CatherineⅡremoved it to a place outside St Petersburg and added more details to make the Room one of the wonders of the world. But it’s a pity that some of the Nazis stole and sent the Room to Konigsberg. So, it is missing now. StepⅡ. Thinking and speaking 1) After the Amber Room was lost, what really happened to it remains a mystery. Many people say different opinions about it.What fate do you think the Amber Room will have?

Student1: Maybe it is buried somewhere.

Student2: I think it might be burnt or destroyed during war.

Student3: It is hidden is a place... 2)Is what you said a fact or an opinion? Why? 第

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Step Ⅲ. Reading and answering 1.Read this passage and think about the difference between a fact and an opinion. 1) What is a fact? A fact is anything that can be proved. 2) What is an opinion? An opinion is what someone believes is true but has not been proved. 3)

In a trial, which one will the judge believe, a fact or an opinion? Why? A judge will believe a fact rather than an opinion. Because it’s true information given by the eyewitness. 2.

Now read a man’s story about what happened to the Amber Room quickly. Do you think it is a fact or an opinion? Give your reasons. I think it is an opinion because Jan Hasek did not see what was in the boxes. He listened to other people’s ideas of what might have been inside. So his evidence is an opinion. 3.

Read the story again and fill in the table. Name Place What he heard What he saw Jan Hasek Czech Republic Something explored at midnight. 1 Some German soldiers took wooden boxes from trucks and put them in the mine.

2 The entrance to the mine was closed. The Amber Room and some gold were buried in the mine. Job Time A miner April, 1945 What he believes 4. Reading and finding Now, boys and girls, as we know, people have never stopped searching for the Amber Room. This time we’ll read a letter from a German newspaper on Page 7. The writer gives his opinion about what should be done with a cultural. So please read it quickly and then fill in the table. What’s being talked about? What is Johann’s opinion? What are Johann’s reasons for not returning it to Russia?

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Step Ⅳ. Speaking and writing 1. After the reading, please think and discuss the following questions with your partners in your group.

1) Do you agree with Johann’s idea? Why?

Student1: I agree with Johann’s idea. Because it is true that the search has cost the finders’ a lot of time and money. They deserve it.

Student 2: I don’t agree Johann’s idea. Because every cultural relic belongs to the country and not any one person.

Student 3: I disagree with Johann’s idea, either. Because it is dishonest to take things that do not belong to you.

Student 4: I also disagree with Johann’s idea. Because the Amber Room is valuable for finding out about the past. It’s an evidence. So, it is the treasure of all people... 2)

What should you do with things you have found even if the search cost you time and money?

Student: We should try to find out the owner and give it back. 3)

Who do you think the Amber Room belongs to?

Student: The Amber Room belongs to the government, the country and all the people. 2.

Now, let’s read the letter again to find the writing structure.

At the beginning, we should make a brief introduction. And then we can state our question. At last, we must give our opinions and reasons. 3.

Then imagine you are the editor and try to write a reply to Johann’s letter. When you write your letter, you may choose to agree or not agree with Johann. You must give a reason why you agree or don’t agree with Johann. Be sure to give an example from your own life so that the reader can better understand your opinion. Dear Johann, I must say that I don’t agree with you. Though you find something, it doesn’t mean it belongs to you. If you can find out the owner, you should give it back. I’m sure you would want someone do the same for you. Once I found an MP4 in the street. I decided to give it to the Lost and Found Office. People need to understand that one can’t keep what are not theirs. Your letter helps me to remember that people need to be careful with their belongings. Then they won’t need to worry about that someone might not return their belongings to them if they are lost.

Yours,

Li Hua

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Dear Johann, I must say that I agree with you. If you find something, it should belong to you because you are the people who found it. Even if I lost something, I wouldn’t expect to get it back. Once I lost a phone. I decided not to look for it too much. People need to understand that when they lose something they lose the ownership meanwhile.Your letter helps me to remember that people need to be careful with their things. Then they won’t need to worry about losing them. Yours,

Li Hua StepⅤ. Homework

Write a letter to China Daily and give your opinions about what should be done with the Great Wall.

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