Unit 1 Great Scientists Using language 课件-高中英语人教新课标必修五 .pptxVIP

Unit 1;;;Between 1510 and 1514 he worked on it, gradually improving his theory until he felt it was complete.;◆ As a scientist, one should be brave. But Copernicus was afraid of being attacked by the Christian Church. So he had hidden his theory for so many years. What do you think of this?;Was he cautious or coward?; Agree 1. He was cautious. if he had published his ideas, he would have been killed just as Bruno who was burned to death because his theory was against the Christian Church. 2. Every time when a new idea appears, there are always rejections. It’s normal. Scientists should have patience to spread their truth. 3. It made no sense for him to publish his theory in a hurry. He was just cautious not coward. He should protect himself first.; Disagree 1.Copernicus was very coward. He should speak out his discovery and let the world know the truth earlier. 2.Science can never advance unless people have the courage of their beliefs. 3.As a scientist, you must have the courage to publish your findings. No matter how people oppose them, time will show if your ideas are right or wrong.;Write a short letter asking Copernicus to publish his ideas so everyone can read them.;Persuasive writing Persuasive writing is about changing somebody else’s point of view. When you do this kind of writing, you must always have some evidence to support you idea.;Here is a plan: Beginning: Tell Copernicus who you are and why you want him to publish his ideas. Paragraph 1: Reason 1 and evidence. Paragraph 2: Reason 2 and evidence. Summing up: Ask him to think again about publishing his ideas.;;;;Brainstorm Some reasons why he should publish his theory. …;;Thank you !