新编大学英语第二版第三册第二单元Unit Two Myths Le.docVIP

PAGE 新编大学英语第二版第三册 Unit Two Myths Legends 编著：浙江大学 出版社：外语教学与研究出版社 Ⅰ. Teaching Content: Listening and Speaking Structure Translating and writing Ⅱ. Teaching Objectives Theoretical basis: College English Syllabus (1999); College English Curriculum Requirements (2004) The teaching of this unit aims to Enable Ss to master the target words and expressions especially those concerning about myths and legends. Improve the students’ abilities of communication and making comments relating to the theme of the unit. Ⅲ. Important and Difficult Points To name the heroes and heroines in myths and legends at home and abroad, to tell traditional folktales, myths, fables and legends in China and foreign cultures. To learn how to use the key words and phrases: approval, cunning, eloquent, mischief, mischievous, at the thought, choose to, rest assured, etc. To master the important grammar: figures of speech (simile) Ⅳ. Methods of Teaching Mainly applying task-based approach and communicative one to construct a student-centered classroom Multi-media teaching equipment Group discussion Live performance Ⅴ. Time Allotment (9 periods) 1-2 Preparation Speaking Activities 3-4 In-Class Reading 5-6 After-Class Reading Translating and Writing 7-8 Listening Unit 2 Why the Tortoise’s Shell is Not Smooth Part Ⅰ Preparation Speaking (2 periods) A. Introduction In order to understand the world around us, virtually all early cultures developed myths that explained various aspects of life and the mysteries of nature. Animals, plants and people were often attributed with special powers that gave them a spiritual significance. In ancient China, for example, the phoenix and the dragon were regarded as sacred creatures that symbolized longevity, wisdom and power. The ancient Greeks developed a complex system of myths related to hundreds of gods and goddesses that were said to control the fate of all men and women. Although the line between myth and legend is often blurred, myths