1、Unit 1 Project Nature in the balance Step 1 Lead-in Let us not, however, flatter ourselves overmuch on account of our human victories over nature. For each such victory nature takes its revenge on us. Friedrich Engels Discussion 1. What are our human victories over nature? Please give some examples.
2、 2. How does nature take its revenge on us? 3. How can we solve the problems? Causes Consequences Control Making a booklet on environmental problems Victories Revenge Solution Making a booklet on environmental problems Planning Preparing Producing Presenting Step 2 Planning A Choosing topics B Divid
3、ing tasks Environmental problems Air pollution Noise pollution Light pollution Water pollution Soil pollution Habitat loss Global warming Overfishing ? Choosing topics Dividing tasks Write the name(s) beside the tasks. Research information: _ Write the passage: _ Design the booklet page: _ Present t
4、he booklet: _ Step 3 Preparing A Doing research B Reading and appreciating Causes Consequences Control Research your chosen environmental problem according to the diagram below. Doing research Books and magazines The Internet Experts Suggested sources of information Read the sample and answer the fo
5、llowing questions. 1. What is the structure of the booklet page? 2. How does the author convince readers? 3. Does the author use the same verbs or sentence patterns? Why or why not? Please gives some examples. 4. How can you make your ideas clear and impressive according to the sample? 5. How can yo
6、u make your booklet page attractive? Reading and appreciating Structure Title Headings Topic sentences Supporting sentences Examples To convince readers Variety of verbs and sentence patterns To give an accurate description First, second, third Linking words Design To avoid repetition Art work, hand
7、writing, coordination Moreover, also Features of a booklet page Step 4 Producing Write a passage about your chosen problem. Design the booklet page. Polish the draft. Get the final version. Step 5 Presenting A scoring table for a booklet page Content Design Clarity Correctness Coherence Art work Han
8、dwriting Coordination About the content: Is the structure of the passage clear and orderly? Are there any spelling or grammar mistakes in the passage? Is the passage written in a logical and consistent way? About the design: Can the art work (photos, pictures, graphs, etc.) help explain the information in the passage? Is the handwriting satisfying? Is there a good combination of colours, pictures and words? Homework Read the booklet and appreciate the work of other groups. Launch a campaign on environmental protection at school.
