book4unit2 using language公开课概要1.ppt

Objectives At the end of this class, you shall: know about the problems of chemical farming and the advantages of organic farming; get familiar with the structure of exposition; write an exposition by imitating the structure and useful expressions of the reading passage. Para.1 Recently, however, scientists have been finding that long-term use of these fertilizers can cause damage to the land and, even more dangerous, to peoples health. Para.2 What are some of the problems caused by chemical fertilizers? Para.3 With these discoveries, some farmers and many customers are beginning to turn to organic farming. Para.4 Organic farmers also use many other methods to keep the soil fertile. What are some of the problems caused by…? First, they damage … as well as …They also stay in the … and …. In addition, … grow too fast to …. Summary In this class, we’ve talked about: the problems of chemical farming and the advantages of organic farming; the structure of exposition; useful expressions; writing skills like using transitional words and sentences to make logical connections. Assignment * Using language Unit 2 Working the land What do ordinary farmers usually do to increase production of the crops? Pre-reading fertilize the soil fertilizer to increase production of the crops chemical farming organic farming chemical fertilizers natural fertilizers cow dung Chemical Or Organic Farming? Reading P14 Fast Reading Skim the passage and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph. Para.1 A new discovery that long- term use of chemical fertilizers can cause damage to the land and people’s health Para.2 Problems caused by using chemical fertilizers Para.3 Advantages of using organic farming Para.4 Some other organic farming methods to keep the soil fertile 计时 开始 1. Why are chemical fertilizers so popular in farming today? 2. After the long-term use of chemical fertilizers, what have scientists found? Para. 1 Careful Reading Many farmer