Learning aims: 1. Read the article about Zhalong to get the main idea of this text. 2. Learn to protect wetlands.

Nature reserves in China Lead-in Zhalong north-east Kekexili Wolong Tianmushan

Pre-task: Wetlands provide food and cover for the birds.

Some people want to make the wetlands smaller have more space for farms and buildings. in order to

It is an ideal home for wildlife. Tourists want to go there to watch birds.

not many cranes left in the wild 40 per cent of them live in Zhalong

Task1:Watch and answer the question. While-task Task1:Watch and answer the question. Why is Zhalong a perfect place for wildlife? It’s one of the world’s most important wetlands. It provides food and cover for a lot of wildlife

Task2:Read and analyze the structures Para1 About Zhalong nature reserve Para2 About birds in Zhalong Zhalong A special place Para3 Birds in Zhalong are in danger. What the Birdwatching Society Members do Para4 Para5 More people can help count and describe the birds.

Task3:Read Para1-2 and answer 1.Where is Zhalong Nature Reverse? 2.What kind of land is in Zhalong ? 3.Why are they important for the wildlife? 4. Do all the birds stay there all the time? It is in Heilongjiang Province in North-east China. There are wetlands in Zhalong. Because they provide food and cover for them. No, some go there only for a short stay.

Task4:Read para3 and match them there will be less and less space for Wildlife. So the birds don’t have enough food to eat. to make more space for farms and buildings. made laws to prevent all these things in Zhalong. 1.Some people want to make the wetlands smaller 2.If people do so, 3. some fishmen keep fishing 4.The Chinese government

Task5:Read the para4-5 and fill in the blanks Who often /will go there What do/will they do Why do they should do so 1.members of Birdwatching Society Study ______the birds ______the types and the__________ in their numbers 1.Help people understand the ___________ of the _________ Record importance changes wetlands 2.tourists Watch birds

Task6: Finish B3. Zhalong is a nature reserve in China. ____ Birds can find food and cover in Zhalong. ____ The birds in Zhalong live in large cages. ____ Most birds are active at night. ____ Forty per cent of cranes live in other parts of the world.____ The Chinese government has made laws to protect wildlife. Zhalong needs more people to feed birds. ____ Studying Zhalong helps us learn about protecting wildlife. ____

Task7: Discussion Is it good or bad ? 1.cut down more trees and build more tall buildings in the city 2.build more factories along the river 3.have grass walls all over the tall buildings 4.build more reserves 5.donate money for wildlife 6.tell people the importance of wetlands 7.kill animals for money

Birds are our friends ! Protecting birds is protecting ourselves !!!

Work in groups and say something in role (角色) Task8: Activity Work in groups and say something in role (角色) A crane: I live in Zhalong ,I have many friends there… A farmer: I want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms … A member of Birdwatching Club: I’m studying the different kinds of birds…

Post-task Task1:Do some exercises in class(10分钟内完成学案8A Unit6-2【课堂训练】) Task2: Feedback what we have learnt today?

Let's cherish the beauty of nature! Cherish wildlife! Bye-bye