2014届高考英语一轮复习学案人教版选修8unit1alandofdiversity阅读部分.docVIP

2104届高考英语一轮复习学案人教版选修8 Unit 1 A land of diversity 阅读部分 Warming up Reading and Post-reading Learning aims : 1.Develop the reading skills by reading. 2.Know something about California. Learning important and difficult points: 1.Improve reading ability. 2.Help the students learn the diversity of races and cultures in California. Learning guide : Read, copy and recite Knowledge connections : How much do you know about California?Tell your classmates some background knowledge of California. Learning procedures : Step 1. Fast Reading Scan the text and answer the following question: What does the text mainly tell us? ___________________________________ Step 2. Careful Reading True or False 1. California is the largest state in the USA with the largest population. ( ) 2. The native Americans were well treated after the arrival of Europeans. ( ) 3. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men. ( ) 4. In the early 1800s, Russian hunters began settling in California. ( ) 5. During Gold Rush Period, many achieved their dream of being rich. ( ) 6. In the late 19th century, Chinese immigrants arrived in California. ( ) 7. It is believed that soon there will be only a mixture of many races and cultures. ( ) Step3. Detailed Reading 1.Fill in the form with proper information. Stage People Time Event Native Americans Native Americans 15 000 years ago Arrived first. 1 16th century 2 suffered greatly. The Spanish Spanish 1600s Took native people’s land 18th century 3 ruled California. 1821 California became part of Mexico. 4 The USA declared war on Mexico and California was given to the USA 5 Russians