1、,四川双流棠湖中学外语实验学校 刘建军,Reading for Writing,To phone or not to phone?,To every disadvantage there is a corresponding advantage. -W. Clement Stone,Step 1: Pre-reading,What can you see from this comic?,Have you ever hung about without your mobile phone?How would you feel? What would you do in such a situa
2、tion?,Step 1: Pre-reading,Reading,To phone or not to phone?,Read para. 1-2, and answer the question.,What are the Amish famous for?,Step 2: While-reading,They are famous because they drive carriages instead of cars, do not use TVs or refrigerators, and do not have personal telephones.,It is said tha
3、t the mobile phone is a double-edged sword for most of us, so read para.3-6, and make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones in the text.,Step 2: While-reading,Advantages,Disadvantages,1. What does the author suggest in the 7th paragraph?2.What is the tone(语气) of the last senten
4、ce?,Step 2: While-reading,Read para. 7-8 and answer the following questions.,1. What does the author suggest in the 7th paragraph?2.What is the tone(语气) of the last sentence?,Maybe we should throw all of our phones into dustbin, along with our cars and TVs for good measure; Maybe we should get rid o
5、f ourselves of modern technology and return to simpler times.,Humorous/Ironic.,To phone or not to phone?,The outline of the passage.,Part 1 (Para.1-2)Introduction to the Amish way of lifePart 2 (Para.3-6) Disadvantages of the telephonePart 3 (Para.7-8) Conclusion,Step 3: Post-reading,Jigsaw reading
6、We are going to read several separated paragraphs of a passage called “On the Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Phone” in group of four, and after reading each part, try best to put each paragraph in its right order to make a complete passage.,The key to Jigsaw reading,C. Nowadays, the mobile p
7、hone plays a major role in our lives, which brings many benefits to us but also contains some drawbacks. Both these sides will be discussed in this essay. E. Generally, the mobile phone will certainly bring about a lot of advantages. First of all, the mobile phone is considered the quickest means of
8、 communication in our daily life, and we can contact easily with our friends and our relatives whether by calling or by sending messages. A. Second, the mobile phone is also a means of entertainment for people. We can listen to music and play games on mobile phones. H. Moreover, by using the latest
9、apps for smartphones , we can get access to the internet to watch films, check our profile in social networks and update our status wherever we are.,The key to Jigsaw reading,B. Finally, If we have a smartphone in hand, our studying becomes more effective such as referring to a dictionary, finding o
10、ut many useful sources of reference on the internet. D. On the other hand, the mobile phone also has many disadvantages. First, telephone users become addicted to their mobile phones if they spend too much time on it. F. Second, the ability of human communication is limited if the mobile phone is mo
11、re present in some events such as in class meetings, on the bus, in the park. Some people only focus on their phones without communicating. J. Moreover, too much use of mobile phones will make people waste a lot of time. It not only has bad effect on our study and work, but also does harm to eyes.,T
12、he key to Jigsaw reading,I. Finally, we shouldnt use the mobile phone while we are driving because it can lead to traffic accidents. G.In conclusion, the mobile phone is necessary for our modern lives today. Whether it is helpful or not depends on our ways of using it. It will be better if we use it
13、 for a true purpose and at an appropriate time.,Step 4: Post-reading,Reading strategy: Reading an argument -The A-R-E-C Model,a statement of what the argument is about,arguments against,arguments for,supporting facts,supporting facts,a conclusion of the argument,A: assertion (论点),R: reasoning (推理),E
14、: evidence (论据),C: conclusion (结论),Step 5: Writing Practice,某英语报正在就中学生可不可以带手机上学这一话题开展讨论。假如你是李华，请你根据下表所提供的信息，向该报编辑写一封英文信，发表观点。 1. 带手机的优点：(1) 便于和父母和朋友联系；(2) 能增加乐趣。 2. 存在的问题： (1) 上课时使用手机干扰教学；(2) 用手机聊天、发短信费时费钱。 3. 你的建议：. 注意：(1) 信开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总字数；(2) 词数：100左右。,Dear Editor:Im a senior three student. I”m
15、writing to tell you my opinion.,Dear Editor:Im a senior three student. Im writing to tell you my opinion on whether middle school students can go to school with mobile phones. I think they can do that. Because students can stay in touch with their friends and family wherever they are. Besides, the m
16、obile phone is a way to have fun.However, there are some problems with using mobile phones. The ring of phones can disturb teachers and students in the classroom. Another problem is that some students can spend too much time and money on phone calls and sending messages.In conclusion, I suggest students not use phones in the classroom. Also, as it is expensive, the owner should take good care of itYours sincerely,Li Hua,The End,Thanks for your attention!,An unexamined life isnt worth living. -Socrates (Ancient Greece, 470BC),
