Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural WorldPart One Teaching DesignPeriod 1 Reading--The Monster of Lake Tianchi■Goals ● To learn to read passages with Imperatives about traffic jams● To learn to read with strategies■ProceduresStep 1: Warming up by talking about Lake Tianchi MonsterThe Lake Tianchi Monster is an alleged “lake monster” which dwells in Lake Tianchi, within the Changbai Mountains of Jilin Province, China, not far from the North Korean border. Some reports argue that there is not a monster, but an estimated 20 monsters. The first reported sighting was in 1903. It was claimed that a large buffalo-like creature attacked three people, but was shot six times. The monster then retreated under the water. More recent reports describe the monster as having a human-like head attached to a 1.5m neck. It is said to have a white ring around the bottom of its neck, and the rest of its skin is grey and smooth.Step 2: Before you readPlease go over the word list for this module, paying attention to the pronunciation of the word, the relationship between its pronunciation and its spelling.Step 3: While you read1. Type of writing and summaries of Monster of Lake TianchiType of writingA narrationIdea of 1st para.The director of a local tourist office, Meng Fanying happened to see a monster in the “Monster of Lake Tianchi” in the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, northeast China. Idea of 2nd para.In another recent sighting, a group of soldiers claim they saw an animal moving on the surface of the water.Idea of 3rd para.A third report came from Li Xiaohe, who claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water.Idea of 4th para.Being skeptical scientist...
