A sample lesson plan for Using Language(Book2 Unit1 A FACT OR AN OPINION) -陈 欢IntroductionLanguage is learned to be used in and for communication. So in this period we shall have the students read a passage about opinions and evidences first. Then they read a mans story about what happened to the Amber Room and decide whether it is a fact or an opinion. Finally they are to read and reply to a letter about picking and returning things which are not their own.Objectives To help the students read, speak and write about the missing Amber Room To help students read and reply to a letter to the editorProceduresStep . Warming up by talking about the history of the Amber Room.A. Good afternoon, class. Yesterdays class we have learned the reading passage and know the Amber Room. So, todays class we will come to the using language part. First, lets have a revision. Can you draw a timeline of the history of the Amber Room.First, Frederickmade the Amber Room. But, the next king of Prussia, Frederick Williamgave it to Peter the Great as a gift. So, the Amber Room became part of the Czars winter palace.And next, Catherineremoved it to a place outside St Petersburg and added more details to make the Room one of the wonders of the world.But its a pity that some of the Nazis stole and sent the Room to Konigsberg.So, it is missing now.Step. Thinking and speaking1) After the Amber Room was lost, what really happened to it remains a mystery. Many people say different opinions about it.What fate do you think the Amber Room will have? Student1: Maybe it is buried somewhere. Student2: I think it might be burnt or destroyed during war. Student3: It is hidden is a place.2)Is what you said a fact or an opinion? Why?Step . Reading and answering1.Read this passage and think about the difference between a fact and an opinion.1) What is a fact?A fact is anything that can be proved.2) What is an opinion?An opinion is what someone believes is true but has not been proved.3) In a trial, which one will the judge believe, a fact or an opinion? Why?A judge will believe a fact rather than an opinion.Because its true information given by the eyewitness.2. Now read a mans story about what happened to the Amber Room quickly. Do you think it is a fact or an opinion? Give your reasons.I think it is an opinion because Jan Hasek did not see what was in the boxes. He listened to other peoples ideas of what might have been inside. So his evidence is an opinion.3. Read the story again and fill in the table.NameJan HasekJobA minerPlaceCzech RepublicTimeApril, 1945WhatheheardSomething explored at midnight.Whathesaw1 Some German soldiers took wooden boxes from trucks and put them in the mine. 2 The entrance to the mine was closed.WhathebelievesThe Amber Room and some gold were buried in the mine.4. Reading and findingNow, boys and girls, as we know, people have never stopped searching for the Amber Room. This time well read a letter from a German newspaper on Page 7. The writer gives his opinion about what should be done with a cultural. So please read it quickly and then fill in the table.Whatsbeingtalkedabout?Some people are searching for the Amber Room.WhatisJohannsopinion?He doesnt agree that it should be returned to Russia, or to any government.WhatareJohannsreasonsfornotreturningittoRussia?The search has cost them a lot of time and money.Step . Speaking and writing1. After the reading, please think and discuss the following questions with your partners in your group. 1) Do you agree with Johanns idea? Why? Student1: I agree with Johanns idea. Because it is true that the search has cost the finders a lot of time and money. They deserve it. Student 2: I dont agree Johanns idea. Because every cultural relic belongs to the country and not any one person. Student 3: I disagree with Johanns idea, either. Because it is dishonest to take things that do not belong to you. Student 4: I also disagree with Johanns idea. Because the Amber Room is valuable for finding out about the past. Its an evidence. So, it is the treasure of all people.2) What should you do with things you have found even if the search cost you time and money? Student: We should try to find out the owner and give it back.3) Who do you think the Amber Room belongs to? Student: The Amber Room belongs to the government, the country and all the people.2. Now, lets read the letter again to find the writing structure. At the beginning, we should make a brief introduction. And then we can state our question. At last, we must give our opinions and reasons.3. Then imagine you are the editor and try to write a reply to Johanns letter. When you write your letter, you may choose to agree or not agree with Johann. You mus