选择性必修第三册U2 Reading: Life on a space station

Teaching objectives:

By the end of the class, students will be able to

1. Sort out the basic information about the life on the space station;

2. Analyze the challenges astronauts are faced with and recognize the importance of their work in space;

3. Infer the necessary qualities that are needed to be an astronaut;

4. Appreciate the spirit of Chinese astronauts by writing a thank-you card.

Teaching procedures

1. Pre-reading activity: predict what will be talked about in the lecture

2. While-reading activities:

1)Task 1(read para. 2.4.5.6 and complete a mindmap)

2)What’s your first impression of the life on the space station?

Life on the space station is______________because_________________

3)Task 2(read para. 3 and answer questions)

Q: What’s the major mission for astronauts on the space station?

_____________________________________________________________

Q: What does the speaker think of these routine tasks?

Opinion: The routine tasks are___________ but extremely ____________.

Find an example that supports the speaker’s opinion.

Example: ____________________________________________________

3)Task 3 (read para. 1+ para. 7)

Q: How does the speaker feel about his stay on the space station?

Life on the space station is challenging but __________________________.

Q: What qualities does the speaker have as an astronaut?

_______________________________________________________________

3. Post-reading activities

1) Group discussion:

What other qualities are needed to be an astronaut? (Explain your reasons)

2) Task4: Write a thank-you card to our Chinese astronauts.

Content requirements:

u Appreciate what they have done for the China’s space program.

u Express what you’ve learned from them（opinion+example).

u Convey sincere thanks.

Sample:

Dear Chinese astronauts,

My heart swells with pride and gratitude for your heroic journeys in space. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

       Thank you for making the impossible possible!

                                                       Yours sincerely

                                                      _____________

4. Homework

Option 1: Write a short paragraph summarizing the life on a space station based on what has been learned today.

Option 2: Write a letter to a foreign friend, introducing the spirit of Chinese astronauts.