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Unit 5 Theme ParksReading---教案AimsTo help students develop their reading ability.To help students learn about Theme parks.ProceduresI. Warming upWarming up by discussingGood morning, class. Today we are going to visit theme parks. But first what do you think a theme park is? With a classmate discuss what you might do in a theme park.(For reference: A large Christmas party is being prepared at our Theme park. Visitors will find a dancing carnival, a European wedding, military band performances, classical Christmas plays and Christmas parades in the theme park. The 108-meter-tall Eiffel Tower will be lit up during the holidays with four types of lights.)Warming up by watching and listeningHi, every one. Today we are going to visit Theme parks. Look at the screen and listen to me telling you about them.This is the Universal's Islands of Adventure which was opened in 1999, making Universal Orlando the nation's second multi-gate theme park resort (after Walt Disney World). IoA was Universal's first non-studio theme park, and was intended to pay tribute to characters from books, comics, cartoons and legend, rather than movies.Of course, that hasn't stopped Universal and other studios from making films about almost every character represented in IoA over the past few years, rendering the park thematically indistinguishable from its sister, Universal Studios Florida.Warming up telling experiencesNice to see you again, boys and girls. As you have all travelled somewhere before I shall ask two ofyou at random to tell the class about their travel experiences.(For reference: Visiting Disney World was a childhood dream of mine, and I was able to realise it last year. I plan to keep going back, even given the overt commercialism. It is not a place I could live in, but it definitely has magic.One of the best parts was that I was able to interact with most of the Disney characters, even though their appearance and mannerisms varied from the Disney comic books I read. A few select pictures are included here, but my recommendation if you're taking a kid is to make sure they get some time with the characters. I can't think of anything cooler. )II. Pre-reading1. Looking and sayingWork in pairs. Look at the photos and theme parks and predict the contents of the text. When you are ready, join another pair and compare your predictions and the clues that helped you to make the predictions.(For reference: From the photos and title I guess that the text tells about Theme parks where you can joy yoursel ves and have fun with various activities…2. Talking and sharingWork in groups of four. Tell your group mates what you know about theme parks. Then the group leader is to stand up and share your group idea with the class.Boating LakePedaloe boats on our boating lake with views of Megafobia. Suitable for up to five people.(For reference: As you wander down Mainstreet USA in the Magic Kingdom Park of Walt Disney World, you might stop and take a peek in the Mainstreet Theatre. Here, Steamboat Willie shows how it all began depicting the first appearance of Mickey Mouse. At this point people usually stop for a bit, perhaps to rest from the hot Florida summer, laugh at Mickey's antics as he uses various animals as musical instruments (long before Beavis and Butthead were throwing cats in drying machines), and walk away amused and entertained.That was Walt Disney's primary goal. Today, people might consider the first cartoon featuring Mickey as art, along with a host of other creative works produced by people who work at Disney. Notable among them are Carl Barks and Don Rosa, whose works sell in the thousands. However, Walt Disney himself never thought that what he, and his employees, did was art: "I don't pretend to know anything about art. I make pictures for entertainment, and then the professors tell me what they mean." )III. Reading1. Reading aloud to the recordingNow please listen and read aloud to the recording of the text THEME PARKS ——FUN AND MORE THAN FUN. Pay attention to the pronunciation of each word and the pauses within each sentence. I will play the tape twice and you shall read aloud twice, too.2. Reading and underliningNext you are to read and underline all the useful expressions or collocations in the passage. Copy them to your notebook after class as homework.Collocations from THEME PARKS ——FUN AND MORE THAN FUNprovide sb. With sth., amuse oneself, escape one’s busy life for a while, share a purpose, find ways to do sth., meet one’s need, sit chatting, play games, listen to birds’ singing, relax a bit, have picnics, have fun, it costs some money to do sth., in recent decades, provide entertainment, use shuttles to get around, have a variety of things to see and do,charge money for doing sth., make a profit, sell souvenirs, advertisie sth. on television, have a certain idea, base sth. on sth., a sports theme park, involve sb. inphysical exercise, buy a brand of sports equipment, come to life, go for rides on animals, cook cultural foods, have pictures taken, chare admission, name sb. after sb./sth., a place of fantasy, get close to sth. /sb., take an active park in experiments, go on trips to space, use computer techniques to do sth.3. Reading to identify the topic sentence of each paragraphSkim the text and identify the topic sentence of each paragraph. You may find it either at the beginning, the middle or the end of the paragraph.WaterfallA steep shoot sends you skipping across a shallow pool of water on a single sledge. Beware, you might get wet on this ride.(For reference: 1st paragraph: Parks provide people with a place to amuse themselves and to escape their busy lives for a while. 2nd paragraph: Many parks have been designed to provide entertainment. 3rd paragraph: Theme parks have a certain idea— a certain theme—that the whole park is based on. 4th paragraph: Some are history or culture theme parks. 5th paragraph: The oldest theme park in the world is Disneyland, built near Los Angeles, California in 1955. 6th paragraph: There are also science theme parks. )4. Reading and transferring informationRead the text again to complete the table.THEME PARKS ——FUN AND MORE THAN FUNWhat is a park?What is a theme park?What is a sports theme park?What are history or cultural theme parks?Facts about DisneylandFacts about marine, ocean, and science theme parks5. Reading and understanding difficult sentencesAs you have read the text times, you can surely tell which sentences are difficult to understand. Now put your questions concerning the difficult points to me the teacher.IV. Closing downClosing down by doing exercisesTo end the lesson you are to do the comprehending exercises No. 1, 2 and 3 on page 34.Closing down by having a discussionDo you lake a theme park? Why or why not?(For reference: All over the world people seek stimulating experiences to take their mind away from everyday troubles, and the United States is definitely no exception to this rule. Most of its residents have the money and time to entertain themselves as it pleases them -- and visiting amusement parks certainly does please them. )Closing down by defining a theme parkWhat is a theme park? Define it in your own words.(For reference: How do theme parks differ from ordinary amusement parks? National Amusement Park History Association defines a theme park as "an amusement park in which the rides, attractions, shows and buildings revolve around a central theme or group of themes. Examples include the Disney parks, the Six Flags Parks and the Paramount parks." An amusement park, according to NAPHA, is "an entertainment facility featuring rides, games, food and sometimes shows." The World of Coasters’ glossary defines a theme park as "an amusement park which has one or more "themed" areas, with rides and attractions keyed to the theme of their location within the park. Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg are examples of theme parks." )。
unit5《themeparks》课件新人教版必修4一、教学内容本节课我们将学习新人教版必修4的Unit 5《Theme Parks》。
具体内容包括：1. Text A: Reading and understanding the description of theme parks, focusing on the features, attractions, and visitor experiences.Chapter 1: Introduction to theme parksChapter 2: Popular theme parks around the worldChapter 3: The benefits and drawbacks of theme parks2. Text B: Analyzing the structure and language used in advertisements for theme parks.二、教学目标1. To enhance students' understanding of theme parks, their features, and attractions.2. To improve students' reading skills, including skimming, scanning, and intensive reading.3. To develop students' ability to express their opinions and preferences regarding theme parks.三、教学难点与重点1. Teaching focus: Describing theme parks, understanding advertisements, and expressing opinions.2. Teaching difficulties: Mastering the vocabulary related to theme parks and using appropriate language to express preferences.四、教具与学具准备1. Teaching materials: PowerPoint slides, handouts with vocabulary lists, reading texts.2. Learning materials: Notebooks, dictionaries, and textbooks.五、教学过程1. Introduction (5 minutes):Present a reallife scenario: Imagine planning a trip to a theme park.Engage students in a brief discussion about their experiences and favorite theme parks.2. Reading Text A (15 minutes):a. Skimming: Students quickly read the text to grasp the main idea.b. Scanning: Students find specific information about theme park features and attractions.c. Intensive reading: Analyze the structure and language used in the text.3. Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes):Present new vocabulary related to theme parks.Conduct interactive activities to reinforce vocabulary understanding.4. Reading Text B (15 minutes):Analyze the structure and persuasive language used in theme park advertisements.Discuss the benefits and drawbacks mentioned in the advertisements.5. Group Discussion (10 minutes):Divide students into groups and ask them to discuss their opinions on theme parks.Encourage them to use the vocabulary learned during the discussion.6. Presentation (10 minutes):Each group presents their opinions, supported reasons and examples from the texts.六、板书设计1. Main headings: "Features of Theme Parks," "Popular Theme Parks," "Advertisements," "Opinions and Preferences."2. Key vocabulary: List important words and phrases related to theme parks.3. Structured notes: Outline the structure of the texts and advertisements.七、作业设计1. Comprehension Questions:What are the main features of theme parks?How do advertisements persuade visitors to visittheme parks?2. Essay Writing:Write an essay expressing your opinion on theme parks, including reasons and examples.(Answer Key: Provided with detailed feedback on content, organization, and language use.)八、课后反思及拓展延伸1. Reflection: Assess students' engagement, understanding, and participation during the lesson. Identify areas for improvement.2. Extension: Encourage students to research a specific theme park and create their own advertisement, incorporating persuasive language and highlighting unique features. Present these advertisements in the next class for peer evaluationand discussion.重点和难点解析1. 教学目标中的阅读技能提升2. 教学难点：主题公园相关词汇的掌握和表达偏好3. 教学过程中阅读策略的应用4. 作业设计中的论述题写作一、教学目标中的阅读技能提升1. Skimming（快速阅读）：学生通过快速阅读，抓住文章的主旨大意。
