攀登英语网提供 Unit Five Sources of InformationTask-based Design for Six Contact Hours Session No.Unit Content InvolvedFocal PointsTask-based activitiesSession 1(90-100 minutes)1. Listen and TalkLead inPassage listening practiceDialogue SamplesCommunicative Tasks1. The types of information sources2. Key words and expressions related to the topicsources of information; printing press; written sources; electronic sources; the Internet; favorite; typicalExpressions and sentences for talking about getting information from different sources( See Communicative Tasks)The same as the above.Talking about the types of information sources shown in the pictures given after the passageRole-playing the dialogue samples. Doing the communicative tasks according to the situation provided2. Read and explorePassage AInformation, PleaseLexical preparationKey words and expressionsamaze; amuse; sympathy; suck; concern; somehow; heap; sense; heal; mean; underestimate; chip off; end up; put down; hang up; make impression Picking out sentences from Passage A containing the key words and expressions in the left column and making up new sentences with themSession 2(90-100 minutes)2. Read and explorePassage AInformation, PleaseReadingPassage understanding on the basis of the analysis of the form of literature: narrative writingSpeakingDrama performance with stage propertyWritingDescription of a variety of information resources 1. Discussing the form of literature of the passage2.Talking about the characteristics of narrative writing3. Finishing the outline of the passageAdapting the passage for the stage and role-playing itWriting a paragraph about ones own experienceof getting information fromdifferent sourcesSession 3(90-100 minutes)2. Read and ExplorePassage BThe web-My Main Source of Information3. Write and ProduceGeneral Writing Practical WritingReadingPassage understandingReading SkillsKey Word Reading Word consolidation virtually; alternative; sift through; analyze; accurate; relevant; be responsible for; seek out; overall; associate; enhance; Subject and PredicateAgreement The expressions used forwriting an order form.Doing fast reading ofPassage B and discussingthe questions in Ex. 11 &12 in groupsDiscussing the definition ofthe skill in groupsMaking up sentences with the words on the left column with the help of the related sentences in the passageWriting an order form for an American magazineUnit Group project work: Talking about the advantages of a kind of source of information using PPTIII. Suggested teaching procedures and class activitiesSession 1 (90-100 minutes)Listen and Talk1. Lead inTask1 Listen to the following passage and try to fill the missing words in the blanks. Step 1 Lead-in questions1. What are the characteristics of the information society? ( A variety of channels to get information, a fast way of getting information.)2. What are the main sources of information in the modern society? (The Internet, electronic media, telephone and so on.) Step 2 Listening practice The students listen to the passage for three times and fill in the missing words in the blanks. Teacher: Listen to the passage for three times and fill in the missing words in the blanks.Step 3 Word studyThe teacher lays emphasis on the following words and expressions related to the topic: printing press; written sources; favorite; electronic; the Internet; typicalTeacher: Can you pick up the words and expressions related to the topic? What are they?Task 2 Picture descriptionThe students talk about the pictures provided in the textbook with the words and expressions they have learned from the listening passage in groups. Teacher: Work in groups to talk about the pictures with the help of the words and expressions youve learned from the listening passage. Five minutes later you will be expected to do class presentation. 2. Dialogue Samples Dialogue 1: Sharing Information.Step 1 Lead in questions1. Do you know how to start a conversation with someone that you met before but not so familiar with?( Hi, Tom. I met you at the English corner. Li, glad to see you again.)2. How do you share information with your roommates? Step 2 Dialogue Samples studyThe students read the first dialogue in pairs and speak out the following sentences for talking about sharing information in the dialogue.Teacher: Please read the first dialogue in pairs and speak out the sentences for talking about sharing information. Several minutes later. Can you speak out the sentences youve summarized?(I brought you some of my favorite magazi