module8unit1alandofdiversity(reading)导学案(教师版)

Module8: Unit 1 A Land of Diversity <Reading>导学案A版学习目标:知识目标：了解加利福尼亚的多元文化特征，从而进一步了解多元文化的美国。

能力目标：通过学习加州历史上的数次重大移民，了解美国是一个多民族多文化的国家；提高对于介绍历史事件类文章的阅读能力。

情感目标：自主、合作，增长知识，开阔视野，热爱祖国。

学习重难点: 如何提高对于介绍历史事件类文章的细节阅读能力。

第一部分：预习案Background informationThe main characters of American culture are the emphasis on the individual’s value and the pursuit of democracy(民主) and freedom. Its core is individualism(个人主义)-self first, personal needs first. American citizens emphasize achievements and respect heroes. Success is the pursuit of most Americans, and it is their attractive future and the incentives for moving forward.California represents a piece of the American soul, and holds special value and attraction for people of all cultures, both in the United States and around the world.From the young men who arrived during and the Gold Rush to those who looked for a start during the Depression, and the ambitious actors and actresses who lead to Hollywood today, the state has nurtured the dreams of men and women throughout its exciting and varied history.In 1850 California became part of the United States and since then many different waves of settlers have come to the part of it. Today, California is home to people from every part of the world.1.What are the main characters of American culture?___________________________________________________________________________________ 2.In which year did California become part of the United States?_____________________________________________________________________________________ I.Skimming for general ideaDivide the passage into three parts and then match the main idea of each part .学法指导：根据课文中的主题句以及各段大标题概括文章段落大意。

选修八unit 1 A land of Diversity（新课时学案导学）reading oneStudying aim 学习重点单词用法及短语，熟记重点句型并能在写作中灵活运用。

Reference books: text books ; 导学练重点单词短语（观察思考，归纳用法A级）（巩固运用完成句子B级）（联想拓展C级）Step 1:Try to memorize the new wordsWrite out the words according to the meaning1.___________ clearly different or belonging to a different type.2. ___________ a quick increase of business activity.3. ___________ a way of doing or achieving sth.4. ___________ to choose to do sth.5. ___________ most of the people or things in a group.英译汉：1.live on ___________2.by means of ___________3.make a life ___________4.keep up ___________5.declare war on _____________________Step 2 language pointsdistinction课文原句: It also has the ___________ (差别)of being the most multicultural state in the USA. 译文: __________________________________________________________________观察句子，整理出distincion所在的短语We should make a distinction between right and wrong. 我们应该分清是非。

Book8 unit1 A Land of Diversity本单元目标聚焦1.了解美国的多样性，树立跨文化意识。

2.复习名词性从句。

3. 学会描写某一地方的短文。

学法导引朗读和背诵是学好英语的好方式。

可以先朗读背诵优秀句式，再朗读优美文章。

这样既能纠正发音，效仿良好的语音语调，又能加强记忆培养语言能力。

林语堂先生对英语学习有一句名言：学习英语的唯一正轨，不出仿效与热颂。

本单元涉及了文化的多样性，而语言是文化的载体，学习语言不仅是学习语言的形式和意义，同时也是在不断的接受着某种文化。

近年来，高考加强了对情景类交际试题考查。

要做好这类题，就要熟悉中英文化的差异，掌握不同民族的交际习惯，提高跨文化交际的能力。

Reading –California教案Step1 Task 1 warming up------Learn sth. about USAThe America flag is known as “the stars and strips”.Do you know what the following stand for?50 stars——13 stripes——Red——White ——Blue——June 14 ——Task 2 warming up on page 1Step 2 First enjoy the following pictures and then we will go to the reading.Native Americans Gold Rush Period Chinatowns in CaliforniaTask1 Scan the passage and do Comprehending 1 on page 3 in the text book.Task2 Skim the passage and do Comprehending 2 on page 3Task 3 Careful reading. Choose the best answer.What we can learn according to paragraph 1 is that______________. California is the most multicultural state.California has the largest population in the world.the immigrants to California still keep the customes and languages of their own.we are so surprised to know that California has the diversity ofculture.After the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century, _________. native people were killed or forced into slaverymany native people died from diseases brought by Europeansnone of the native people could survive the terrible timesboth A and BWhich of the following is not true according to the passage? During the Gold Rush Period many people went to California in the hope of becoming rich quickly.Acturally very few gold miners became richDuring the Gold Rush Period many Chinese immigrants arrived in California only to find gold.California became a state of the US two years after the gold was discovered there.Which of the following is correct?California became part of Mexico in 1846California became the thirty-first state of the United State of America in 1848In 1848 gold was discovered in CaliforniaIn 1846, immigrants from Denmark established a town of their own. From the passage we can infer that____________________. between the late 19th century and the early 20th century Italian andDanish immigrants came to California to make wine.By the 1930s, many Jewish people came to California because they were attracted by the film industry.African people came to California to work in the ship and aircraft industry.Task4 Fill in the the blanks with the words and phrases in their proper forms according to the text.California is the third _____1____ state in the USA but has the largest _____2_____. At various times, people from different countries in the world have ______3____ to California.It is likely that the first settlers came to California _____4______ a land bridge at least 15,000 years ago. In the 16th century, Europeans arrived and forced thousands of the native people into ____5____. In the 18th century,California was ruled by ___6____. That’s why today over 40% of California speak Spanish as a first or second language. In 1842, the people of Mexico gained their ______7_________ from Spain and California became part of Mexico. However in 1846, the United States _____8_____ war on Mexico and won the war, so California had to be given to the United States . In the early 1800s, Russians began settling in California. In1848, gold was discovered in California, which attracted the people who had the dream of becoming rich. In fact, few ____9_____ their dreams. Many died or returned home, but most remained in California to _____10______ for themselves. In 1850, California became the thirty-first state of the United States.Step 3 DiscussionFrom the passage we just learned, what should we know if we want to write sth. About a country?Keys:Warming up: 50stars: Each star represents one state13 stripes—— the original 13 states.Red—— courage White —— freedom Blue——loyalty and justice June 14 —— Flag Day.Task3: 1—5 CDCCCTask4 1. largest 2. population 3. immigrated 4. by means of 5. slavery6. Spain7. indipendence8. declare9.achieved 10. make a life。

Module 8 Unit 1 A land of diversity1. Warming up Look at the map of the USA with your group. Write on the mapthe names of as many of the following as you can.Ocean on the east coast __ Atlantic OceanOcean on the west cost ______Pacific OceanCountry to the north of USA ___CanadaCountry to the south of USA __MexicoMountains range in the west ____ Rocky MountainsGreat Lakes : ____ Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and OntarioLongest river in the USA __Mississippi RiverSome important cities:_ New York, Washington D C, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New OrleansAsk Ss to illustrate something about California. Then let them discuss in groups what each picture means.Suggested Answers:Picture 1: Life of Native Californian IndiansPicture 2: A Californian gold miner around 1849Picture 3: A traditional Chinese building in San FranciscoPicture 4: Native AmericanPicture 5: A Spanish monkPicture 6: African AmericansMore information:Picture 1: A native American Indian —one of the California.first people’ s Chinatownto live inPicture 2: A gold miner — the discovery of gold in California created a gold rush which brought people from all over the world to California.Picture 3: A building in Chinatown, San Francisco — many Chinese have settled in California and many of them live in Chinatown in San Francisco.Picture 5: It shows us a Catholic religious man who came to California to teach the natives. In the early 16th century, Spanish fought against the nativepeople, took their land and settled in California.Picture 6: So many African Americans were having classesin the school. In 1924, the United States Congress gave Native Americans the same rights asother citizens for the first time. School segregation and discrimination inhousing were banned, but African Americans still encountered prejudiceand hostility.3.Skimming: answer the following questions:1)Who were the first to arrive in California to rush forgold South Americans and people from the United States.2)When and why did the large number of Chinese immigrate to California During the gold rush period, many Chinese i mmigrated to California to achieve their dream of becoming rich, and in the 1860s, a large number of Chinese went there to build the railway from the west to east coast.3)What attracted people from different parts of the world to immigrate toCaliforniaThe temperate climate, the modern lifestyle and its diverse cultures attracted immigrates to California.reading Ask Ss to take the quiz below and according to the questions; see whether Ss can grasp the details of the text. (① A ② B ③ C ④ B ⑤ D)①What does the text mainly talk aboutA. The history of California.B. The large population of California.C. The people of California.D. The climate and lifestyle of California.②How did California become a state of AmericaA.Mexico gained independence from Spain.B. Mexico lost the America-Mexico war and then gave it to the USA.C.Spain lost the Spain-America war.D.Spain gave it to the USA as a gift.③Which of the following statements is not trueA.A lot of people became rich in the gold rush.B.Most people died in the gold rush.C.After the gold rush, most people settled in California although did not find gold.D.The first to arrive in California for gold were Europeans.④What’s the main reason that Chinese immigrants came to CaliforniaA. For gold.B. For the building of the railway.C. To open restaurants.D. To live in the Chinatown.⑤Why has California attracted so many peopleA. Gold was discovered here.B. It has attractive climate and lifestyle.C. Many people came here to make a fortune.D. All of the above.\F(T:1,3,5,6,8,9,10: F:2,4,7)1.California is the third largest state in USA but has the largest population.2.It ’knowns that when exactly the first people arrived in what we now know as California.3.The native people suffered greatly after the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century.4.Over 40% of Californians speak Spanish as a first language.5.In the 1800s, Russian fur trappers, began settling in California.6. A lot of people rushing for gold lost their lives or went back home, but most of them left in California to make a living for themselves in the new towns or on farms.pared with the period of gold rush, less Chinese immigrate to California during the period of building the railway from the west to the east coast.8.By the 1920s, the film industry was well established in California.9.It is the computer industry since its beginning in 1970s that has attracted Indians and Pakistanis to California.10.With more immigrants coming to California now and then, It is believed that before long there will be a even greater mix of nationalities in this state.reading try to fill in the form, you can have a discussion in group of four.CALIFORNIAStage People Time EventNative Asians15,000Arrived first Americans Natives1600s Suffered by Europeans1600s Took native ’nds la Spanish Spanish1800s Ruled by Spain1821Became part of Mexico1846Declared war & Given back Russians Russians1800s Settled inSouth Discovered & Gold Americans1848Rush for gold miners Americans,Europeans,1850Became a stateAsiansAfricans1800s Moved from MexicoChinese1860s Built the railwayJapanese Early 1900Farmed Later Demark1911Established a town arrivals Jewish By 1920s Developed industryItalians Late 1900s Fished and made wineAfricans1942~1945Worked in ship & aircraftindustriesIndians,1970s Worked in Computer industry Recent PakistanisArrivals Cambodians,RecentKoreans,decades ImmigratedVietnamese,LaotiansFuture Different Future Immigrated parts。