新人教版高中英语必修2Unit 4 History and Traditions-Reading and Thinking教案二

Unit 4 History andTraditions-Reading and Thinking教案

What’s in a name?教学设计

The theme of thereading and thinking is about “Learn about a country through its history”.

The Listening& Speaking & Talking is about the influence of Confucius before Williamvisited Qufu and backpacker Paul talked about his feelings and experience aftervisiting the famous historic sites Pingyao, which shows that the foreigners aretrying to learn about the history and culture about China. So it’s time andalso necessary to learn other country’s histories and cultures, among which isthe UK because we are learning its language---English. Not only can it isnecessary for us to learn the language better, but it can help broaden theinternational horizons of students.

The reading andthinking part is about the UK. Students can learn its history of developmentand formation according to the time order. Specifically, firstly, the sectionanswers the confusing question why the UK has so many names with the process offormation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and theirbrotherly but independent relationship. Then, use brief words to explain thedifferent invaders had different influences at different period of history,such as the government, town, road, language and food. Next, it introduces thecaption London and its long history. At last, emphasize the importance andsignificance to learn its history and culture before learn the country

1. Read quickly to get the main idea andlearn its history of formation; read carefully to get the detailed information.

2. Learn to use the reading strategy---reading maps.

3. Guess the new words in a context.

4. Use critical thinking and talk aboutopinions and views about the UK.

1.Students can usethe reading strategy--- reading maps.

2.Students canunderstand the importance of learning a country’s history for learning thecountry and can express their opinions and views freely.

3.Students can understandthe new words in a context.

Step 1 Leading-in

Look at the maps below andanswer the following questions:

Q1: What type ofmap do they show ?

It’s an administrative zoning map of theUK.

Q2: How many parts can you seethat make up the UK in Map 1 ?

It means four regions of the UK

Q3: Can you quickly find the capital of the UK on the map ? Why?

Yes. The red circle stands forLondon.

Step 2 Before reading--- analyze the title
Read the title, what information can youget ?

What’s in a name?

Step 3 While reading---Task 1

Read the text and match themain idea.

Part 1(Para1－2) A．The history,traditions and culture of the United Kingdom．

Part 2(Para3) B．The origin of the name of the UK．

Part 3(Para4－5) C．The four countries work together in someareas．

Step 4 Whilereading---Task 2

Read the text again and fill inthe table.

When	What happened	What changed
1st century	Romans arrived	Towns and roads
5th century	Anglo-Saxons came	Language and way houses were built
8th century	Vikings came	Vocabulary and names of locations across the UK
11th century	Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings	Castles built , legal system changed, and new words from French introduced
16th century	Wales was joined to Kingdom of England
18th century	Scotland was joined to England and Wales	Kingdom of Great Britain formed/created
19th century	Ireland was added	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formed
20th century	The southern part of Ireland broke away	Name changed to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Step 5 While reading---Task 3

Read the text again and answerthe following questions.

Q1: How many countries does theUK consist of ?

Q2: What are the four countriesof the United Kingdom?

England, Wales, Scotland and NorthernIreland

Q3: Which two were the first tobe joined together ?

England and Wales

Q4: What are the two chiefadvantages of studying the history of a country ?

The first one is to help you understandmore about the country and its traditions.

The second one is to make visiting it moreenjoyable.

Q5: What’s the author’sattitude towards studying the history ?

Supportive/positive

Step 6 Post reading---Retell the text

The United Kingdom, GreatBritain, Britain, England—many people are confused by (1)_____ these differentnames mean. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales (2)__________(join) to the Kingdom of England. In the 19 th century, the Kingdomof Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Finally, the southern part of Ireland (3) ______ (break) away from the UK,which resulted in the full name we have today.