【正文】 collect as some are dark in color Information in Paragraph 4 The process of the continent being discovered： 2022 years ago: 15th century: the late 18th century: in 1895: Dec. 11th, 1991: a large land mass in the south The continent of America was discovered by Europeans James crossed the Antarctic Circle, but never saw land. A Norwegian became the first man to set foot on the land reached by a Norwegian Information in Paragraph 5 What do you know about the treaty? ? Members: ? Aims 1961: Today: signed by 12 countries countries representing 80% of the world’s population have signed the treaty (1) to prevent the mercial and military use of it (2) to keep it free from nuclear tests and radioactive waste (3) to promote international scientific projects (4) to end arguments about who owns the land Do Activity 5 on Page 4 Answers: ? Para. 5 after “ the world’s biggest nature reserve” ? Para. 4 after “ the race to the pole had begun”. ? Para. 1, after “ a depth of five kilometers”. ? Para. 3, after “ Most of them are meteorites from outer space”. ? Para. 2, after “ There are different types of penguins, flying birds, seals and whales.” Summary of the passage: 1. Main idea: 2. Writing techniques: The nature state of Antarctica and process of discovery, as well as the spirit of international friendship under the Antarctic Treaty. ?Talk about some interesting things to attract readers. ?Put the emphasis on human’s duty of holding peace and development ?Different aspects of one thing. 3. Writing purpose: ? Provide __________________________. ? Focus on the ___________ and research of Antarctic. 4. What can we learn form it? information about Antarctic. protection ?It’s a mysterious place on the earth. ?People have done a lot in the discovery and protection of Antarctic. ?We should carry on with the responsibility of protecting the last continent. ?Language focus Words and phrases: ? Do Activity 3 on Page 3: Answers: 1. surface 2. explore 3. adapt 4. mineral 5. treaty 6. Rainfall 7. Gravity 8. are trapped by 9. Radioactive 10. Depth 11. Nuclear Activity 4 on Page 4 ? Answers: 1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. b 轉(zhuǎn) Data Bank Period 2 Module 1 Deep South ?Speaking and Writing ? Reading and vocabulary (2) Speaking and Writing – Activity 1 amp。 seals。 98% of the surface is covered ..., some reach a depth of ... windy Conclusion: Inhospitable land Information in Paragraph 2 life examples Reasons Wildlife ______________the extreme conditions plants Only 2 ________ flowering trees are found。 the aim is to ... Careful reading: Activity 2 on Page 2 ? Answers: False sentences are: 2. 4. 6. Reading Strategies: Get information from Paragraph 1. ? What are mentioned? Find out the supporting details. Name: Antarctica Details Fea tures Zero rainfall。 There can’t be ... Activity 3 on Page 1 Tell the class why you would/ wouldn’t like to go to the South Pole. ? Model: I’m eager to visit the South Pole. It is said that the South Pole has the most clear white snow and blue sky and I love them very much. I would like to see those lovely penguins myself. The silence in the South Pole must be amazing. Besides, facing the challenge is a great pleasure. It must be exciting. Reading and Vocabulary – Prereading Step 1: Qs: What does “Antarctica: the Last Continent” mean? Step 2: Prediction: What will be included in the passage? The last continent to be found. Fastreading: Activity 1 on Page 2: Answers: headings Supporting details 1 The 5th largest continent 。外研版高中英語(yǔ)第八冊(cè) Module 1 Deep South Task: Finding about a heroic journey ?English Song ?English Class ?Language Data ?Video Data 課時(shí)分配 課時(shí) 板塊結(jié)合范例 Period 1 Introduction +Reading amp。 It must be...。 two types of flowering plants are found... ...can give researchers lots of useful information... The discovery of Antarctica A treaty signed by...。 driest 5th largest continent mountainous Not very active icy Hold 90% of ..., most of which is in a frozen state。 flying birds。 contain evidence of extraterrestrial life。 a variety of ? be fond of: like ? keep one’s sprits up: stay in good mood ? run in the family: having the same quality in several family members Cultural Corner: The Travels of Marco Polo ? Marco Polo (12541324), is probably the most famous Westerner traveled on the Silk Road. He excelled all the other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. Fast reading: ? Read the passage and answer the questions: 1. Why did people think Marco Polo was not telling the truth about his voyage? 2. Do you believe that Marco Polo did visit China? (Open) Because the author, Rustinchello, was a wellknown storyteller, rather than a historian, and because what Marco Polo saw seemed impossible to people who hadn’t seen it. Detailed reading: ? Fill