T: How is the news made and written? Ss: We're not quite clear about that. T: It doesn't matter. Today, we're going to read a passage about reporters and newspapers. Two of China's many talented journalists were asked to help us know about their work and how the news we read is made and written. First, let's learn the new words in this period. Look at the screen. (Teacher first asks some students to read them out and corrects their mistakes in pronunciation. Then explain them briefly. At the end, let the students read them for a while. ) Step Ⅲ Reading T: OK. Now, please open your books at Page 11. Look at the title of the text and the pictures. Try to guess which of the top questions the text will answer. I give you one minute to read each question and make a guess. If necessary, you can discuss with your partner. ( A minute later.) T: Are you ready? Ss: Yes. T: Who'd like to tell us your guess? Ss:… (Their guess may be right or wrong.) T: All right. If we want to know whose guess is right, please read the text quickly and find the right answer. OK? Ss: OK. T: Begin now. ( A few minutes later.) T: OK. Stop! Have you found the right answer? Ss: Yes. T: Answer together. Ss: “How does a reporter decide what to write? ” and “How do newspapers help us understand the world?” T: Well done. Now, please read it again carefully and find the answers to the questions on the creen. 1. Do newspapers and other media simply record what happens? 2. Who were asked to be interviewed to tell us more about news and newpapers? 3. Whom does a reporter have to discuss with before he/she decides what to write? 4. What is the editor's job? 5. Is interviewing someone difficult? What must a reporter know? 6. Which article is Chen Ying's favourite one? Is it news or an interesting story? 7. Is the story Zhu Lin like best about famous people? If not, what is it about and why she likes it best? 8. If you were a reporter, what would you like to write about? 9. What is the basic task for a reporter? 10. What result can TV programmes and printed articles bring to us? (责任编辑:admin) |