新视野大学英语
读写教程
第 四 册 教 案 B4U2
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Unit 2 Secrets to Beauty
*Teaching Objectives：
Students will learn to use English to 1. To talk about people’s pursuit of beauty 2. To further understand the text 3. To apply the phrases and patterns 4. To master the essay writing skill
*Time Allotment: each unit 8 classes
1st---2nd classes: Part I Warming up
1. Lead-in : Lead-in questions for warming up
2. Pre-reading questions: Watch and talk; compound dictation 3. Cultural background
3rd--4th classes:Part II Text Study
4. Reading in Depth:Structure Analysis, Summary, Difficult sentences analysis
5. Language Focus: More practice in Language Points (language points explanation, Sentence Patterns, Useful Expressions)
5th—6th classes:Part III Reflection
6. Critical thinking: More speaking practice in discussion related to language learning.
7. Writing Practice: Essay writing
? How to write an essay
7th—8th classes: Part IV Assignment
7. Post-reading activities: summary of useful expressions, watching and discussing, speaking task, etc.
8. Section B: Focus on fast reading and practice in reading skill
UNIT 2
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Section AThe confusing pursuit of beauty
Part I Warming up 1. Lead-in: 1. What are these products in the following pictures used for?
Tips:
·Lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, power foundation 2 Discussion question:Are beauty products used by women only? What do men usually do with their physical looks?
3. Cultural Background: 1. Who is Barbie? What is she best-known for?
Barbie, also referred to as Barbie Dolls or Barbie Girls, is the principal figure of a brand of dolls and accessories, including other family members and dolls. Launched in March 1959 by the American toy company Mattel, Inc., Barbie has been an important part of the market of toy fashion dolls for over 50 years. The typical image of Barbie is the plastic doll in a box, with great fashion appeal.
2. Who is Cindy Crawford?
Cindy Crawford is a famous American model. She was born as Cynthia Ann Crawford on February 20, 1966, in De Kalb, Illinois. She is famous for her trademark mole above her lip. During the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy Crawford was among the most popular supermodel, and she was repeatedly and frequently featured on the cover of many magazines, including Vogue, W, People, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Allure.
Part II Text Study
1. Main idea & structure: Tips for Reading:A Good Reader should
1) Try to become an active reader.
2) Learn to ask more questions. ( what, why, how)
3) Do the efficient reading. (key points, topic sentence, key words, locating words, necessary and sufficient )
4) Develop a habit of marking during reading.
Answer Questions
1) . How do you understand the sentence “No amount of rehearsal will help you come up with the right answer” (Para.2)
Tips: The sentence means that it is very difficult, or even impossible, for a man to give a right answer when a woman asks him how she looks, no matter how hard he thinks about it and how many different answers he tries.
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