Project（语言感知课） 2011-9-8
Learning aims（学习目标）：
1.get a clear understanding of a reference book;
2.speak out the traditions, customs and way of life of the Inuit, the Aborigines, the Maoris and the
Native American Indians;
3.work in groups to make a reference book;
4.share opinions on different minority groups.
Important points (学习重点)
1.How to understand the passage better.
2. How to help the students finish all the exercises.
3. How to help the students develop their creative, comprehensive and consolidating abilities.
Difficult points (学习难点)：
To improve the ability of reading by guessing the meaning of a word from the
context.
Learning guide (方法引导)：
Read, copy, conclude and recite.
合作探究：
一、 Ask the following questions to stimulate students’ interests:
1.Every country has some or many ethnic groups. How many ethnic groups do we have in China?
2.Do you know any different cultures and customs between these groups?
3.What about the ethnic groups in other countries in the world?
4.Do you know where you can find the information you need?
二、reading-comprehension.(方法导引：采用扫描式阅读进行有选择有目的阅读，寻找某些资料或信息，对于无关部分可以忽略。)
Scan and skim the four tours and find out in which countries these ethnic groups live. Read the travel brochure carefully and finish the table below.
Detailed reading---Tour 1 the Inuit
the Inuit food
living place &clothing
activities
belief
jewelery
Detailed reading---Tour2 the Aborigines
1.How do the Aborigines hold ceremonies ?
2.Why do the Aborigines believe in Great Spirits? How do they govern every thing on earth?
3. Where do they collect food?
4. What do they often eat?
5. Can you name one of the weapons they use?
Detailed reading---Tour 3 the Maoris
Maoris
homeland …be home to…
culture rich in …
beliefs gods such as …
be remembered through…
meeting house visitors are welcomed…
meet with the Maoris
join with them …
living place
_________________________________
food fish & ________
eat food cooked in__________.
fishing go night fishing
Detailed reading---Tour4 the American Indians
The Plains Indians that ____ ____the Native American Indian group.You will visit a tribe
____ ____ ____ ____ North America. They believe in the Great Spirit who _____ ______ _________ all things.You will sleep in an Indian tent and wear clothes ______ _________ animal skin.You will take part in the Sun Dance, and you will also see natives smoking a______ ________ . There will be a ______ ______ ______ competition, designed to ____ how they used to hunt for food. Food will be ______ over an open fire, including __________.
Homework:
Workbook P120