新视野英语教程教案book3unit4A

A Defining Moment
ⅠObjective
Topic: A Defining Moment
Text: A Defining Moment
ⅡTime Arrangement
About two periods of class will be used for the analysis and discussion of the passage itself.
ⅢRelated Information
Introduction to the Topic
A defining moment is one that may change one’s life.It becomes
defining because whatever choice one makes---to stand tall,to fall backward,or to move forward---one knows he/she will never be the same.It is a moment that requires one to demonstrate his/her courage or fear,wisdom or foolishness,ability to react,concern and love for him/herself or others.So when such a moment is upon one,the big question is how he/she reacts.
Preview Questions
(1)What do you ususlly do when in trouble?
(2)If any disaster strikes what will you do?
ⅣEmphasized Points Key Words
(1)define
(2)shift
(3)captain
(4)particular
(5) dispatch
(6)central
(7)citizen
(8)gas
(9)slight
ⅤText Comprehension Structure Analysis
Comprehension Questions
(1) What is meant by the title "A Defining Moment"?
--It was a crucial moment, a moment that would change one's life.
(2)What did Dispatch tell Dennis to do?
-- Dispatch told him toconduct/check out a gas investigation.
(3)Where did they find the smell of the gas?
-- They found the smell in the living quarters.
(4) Why did Dennis think the gas leak very dangerous?
-- Because it would cause a tremendous amount of damage to the
entire area if the building blew up.
(5) What measures were required to protect the people in a possible gas explosion?
-- All the surrounding buildings must be evacuated immediately (Or: The residents must leave all the surrounding buildings immediately) and the police must be called to seal off the neighborhood.
Topic for Discussion
◆Suppose your dorm was on fire, what would you do?
Main idea:The students are asked to discuss this question between two.The question has no exact answer.The aim to discuss it is to express the students’ own points.
ⅦHomework
Finish exercises behind the text Learn about basic writing skills. Preview Text B。