北师大版高中英语必修4教案Unit 11 The Media Communication Workshop教学设计

Unit 11 The MediaCommunication WorkshopObjectives■To write a formal letter to a newspaper.■To practise using linking words to contrast ideas.■To practise strategies for interacting in discussion.■To practise interrupting people in discussion.■To listen to and understand a song.Resources usedCassette, Writing Help 2.Possible problemStudents who are normally shy and reticent in discussion in their own language may lack confidence to interrupt when using English.BackgroundFormal letters have the following features: sender’s address on right, recipient’s address on left; formal style (no contractions, formal linking words and expressions), formal ending (I look forward to … ) and signing off (‘Yours faithfully’ when the na me of the recipient is not known).Elton John (Reginald Dwight b.1947) is a British rock pianist and singer, famous for songs like ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘Daniel’. The song is about Marilyn Monroe, and Elton John sang a version of the song at Princess Diana’s funeral in Westminster Abbey in 1997.Routes through the material. If you are short of time, set some of the writing exercises for homework.. If you have time, do the Option activity.. If you have two lessons for this unit, a suitable natural break is after the writing activities.Language Power: pages 74-75.Writing: A Formal Letter to a NewspaperBefore you startExercise 1■Students read the letter to match the parts (1-5) with the topics.■Students compare answers in pairs before checking answers as a class.Answers1/reason for writing 2/character of town 3/health4/suggestions for action 5/endingExercise 2■As a whole class, students study the highlighted linking words and discuss which of them are used to contrast ideas.AnswersNevertheless However Although Despite in spite ofExercise 3■Do the first two or three examples with the whole class.■Then students work in pairs, matching the informal expressions with formal expressions in the letter.Answersa) 9th January, 2000b) Dear Editorc) However, in my opinion, it will ruin the character of Tamford.d) Despite the government’s claims, it is clear that the airport will also affect our health.e) I look forward to reading more letters,f) Yours faithfully,g) S. Morgan (Mr.)Stages 1-5■Read through the list of problems with the class and elicit ideas about the local problems that students are interested in. If there is another local problem that is not included in the list, students can write about that problem if they wish.■Each student then chooses his/her problem to write about.■Students then make notes about the problem, its effects and possible action to take.■Encourage students to use a dictionary or ask you for vocabulary they need.■Students plan the four paragraphs of their letters following the paragraph topics given in this stage. Students should refer to Writing Help 2 for advice on the layout of letters.■Students write their letters, referring to Writing Help 4 for help with vocabulary and linking.■Students check their letters, using Writing Help 2 (checking). If you wish, students can also work in pairs at this stage doing peer correction.Talkback■In groups, students read each other’s letters and discuss the local issues raised in the letters.Listening■Give students time to read through the questions before playing the song.■Play the song twice for students to answer the questions.■If students interpret the song differently, encourage them to express their own opinions and agree or politely disagree with each other.Suggested Answers1 No, because he was only a boy when she was a film star.2 He sees her as something more than a sex symbol. He admires her.3 Because the candle is blown out by the wind and her life was destroyed by those around her. TapescriptGoodbye Norma Jean,Though I never knew you at all,You had the grace to hold yourselfWhile those around you crawled.They crawled out of the woodworkAnd they whispered into your brain.They set you on the treadmillAnd they made you change your name.And it seems to me you lived your lifeLike a candle in the wind,Never knowing who to cling toWhen the rain set in.And I would have liked to have known youBut I was just a kid.Your candle burned out long beforeYour legend ever did.Loneliness was tough,The toughest role you ever played.Hollywood created a superstarAnd the pain was the price you paid.Even when you diedThe press still hounded you.All the papers had to sayWas that Marilyn was found in the nude.Goodbye Norma Jean,Though I never knew you at all,You had the grace to hold yourselfWhile those around you crawled.Goodbye Norma Jean,From the young man in the 22nd rowWho sees you as something more than sexual,More than just our Marilyn Monroe.Speaking: A DiscussionBefore you startExercise 1■Have students look at the adverts and elicit their reactions to them.■Students listen to the cassette to find out who intersicpts the other rudely. AnswersLiz.Tapescript: see Teacher’s Book, page 21.Exercise 2■Play the cassette again for students to find out what Phil and Liz think of the advert of the mother and the girl.AnswerPhil: It’s really a sweet advert for Mother’s Day.Liz: This is an advert for selling flowers.■Play the cassette again and have students raise a hand every time they hear Liz interrupting rudely.Exercise 3■Students read through the Function File and decide which expressions are polite and which are not.■When checking students’answers, have them say the expressions aloud so you can check stress and intonation patterns.AnswersPolite: Can I say something? Can I interrupt a moment?I’d just like to say ...Not polite: Rubbish! You’re wrong! Nonsense!■Play the cassette of Phil and Liz again so students can listen to the way the speakers say these interrupting expressions.Stage 1■Read the Key Words through with the class and check comprehension before students start to work individually.■Students write notes about their reactions to the adverts on this page and in Lesson 43.Stage 2■Read the Strategies as a whole class. Ask students if they use these strategies when discussing things in their own language. Have they seen discussions on TV in which speakers have interrupted politely or impolitely?■Have two students read the example exchange.■Students then work in pairs, discussing the magazine adverts in the book and advertising in general.Talkback■The pairs report back to the class about the advert they liked best and their opinions about advertising.OptionPracticeStudents look back at the letters they wrote to the local newspaper and prepare to give a one-minute talk on the topic at a public meeting to discuss the issue.TapescriptPhil: Hey, liz. Have a look at this.L iz: Mm?Phil: It’s really a sweet advert for Mother’s Day.Liz: Don’t you see this is an advert for selling flowers?Phil: Really? Oh, I see. Very smart. But I still like ...Liz: (interrupts) I can’t stand adverts like that. Honestly, no child of that age is going to go and buy her mum flowers I bet the person who...Phil: (interrupts politely) Can I say something?Liz: All right.Phil: I think you’re overreacting although you have a point.Many adverts try to create an image of a perfect world or life but...Liz: (interrupts) Of course they do! They think that we’re all stupid and are going to believe that if we buy their shampoo then we’ll look like supermodels or if we buy flowers from their shop then we’ll have perfect relationships within our families!Phil: (interrupts politely) Can I interrupt a moment?C ompanies have to sell their products. They do try to make their products appealing but it’s up to us whether we’ll buy their products or not. If you ...Liz: (interrupts) Rubbish! That’s not true. Just think of all the people who are persuaded by fast food adverts to eat more junk food!Phil: Well, I have to disagree with you there. People can’t blame adverts for what they buy. It’s their decision and ...Liz: (interrupts) You’re wrong. I’m against all adverts because they use false promises to get people to buy things.Phil: (interrupts politely) I’d just like to show you this advertLiz. It’s for environmental protection. Surely you agree that ...Liz: (interrupts) Nonsense! All adverts are trying to get your money in some way or other!。