Book 6 Challenging Yourself I Saving Our EarthContents1. Vocabulary2. Structure3. Reading: passage1 & passage2Objectives1. Instructional objectives(1) Language knowledgeWords: words for production and words for recognitionExpressions: based on, deal with, be thirsty for, be covered with, in the form of, as things stand, day by day, only if, take steps to do, on a …scale, raise awareness of, be aware of(2) Language skillsa.Students can predict what the following passages are about with the help of the pictures.b. Students can summarize the title of each passage.c.Students can practice using the reading skills: skimming, scanning, careful reading and so on.2. Educational objectives(1) Learning strategya.Let the Ss grasp the opportunity of learning English.b. Train the Ss’ ability of discussing social problems with others in English.(2) Cultural awarenessGet the Ss to realize that environmental problem is a global topic and everyone in the world must attach great importance to it.3. Personal objectivesEncourage the Ss to protect the environment in different ways.Focal points(1) To train the Ss’ reading ability(2) Let the Ss master the words and expressions in this period(3) Get the Ss to know the importance of protecting the environment.Difficult pointsEnable the Ss to use some reading skills to finish different tasks.Procedures and Time AllotmentStage 1 Getting students ready for learning. (3 min.) Step1 Greetings Step2 Routine task: Daily report(设计目的:学生既可训练口语能力,也能加强学生课外知识的积累。)Stage 2 Revision. (2 min.)Stage 3 Pre-stage. (8 min.) Step1 Vocabulary presentation and practicesource, shortage, limited, spacecraft, calendar, topic, tackle, presidential, president, footprint, superpower, consumption, co...