6). Some think it might be a burial place, a place to honor ancestors _o__r__ a place to
celebrate victory.
7). Perhaps we might never know why it is there ,b___u__twe do know they must have
think believe idea
giving a choice
and keep
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as a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods.
If nobody can explain, then we call it a mystery.
Skimming: match the main idea
Some mysteries about
Stonehenge.
❖
The reasons why Stonehenge is
there.
A general introduction of
There is a profound charm in mystery. (神秘事物具有深奥的魅力) ------- Chatfield
பைடு நூலகம்
There are some other great planners in the world. They have created some other mysteries.
Grade 9 Unit 8 Stonehenge--- Can Anyone Explain Why It Is There?
What are they? What do you think of the stones? Do you know the name of this place?
Stonehenge
a kind of calendar It's a mestery!
have a medical purpose. might be a burial place or a place to honor ancestors. celebrate a victory over an enemy.
giving reasons
been hard-working.
Stonehenge -----ICtains aAnmyoynsteeEryxpf.loairn WnhoywIt Is There?
Group discussion
Why is it so popular?
If you go to Stonehenge, what do you want to do most ? Is it meaningful for people to find out the mysteries?
kind of calendar.
however
3). On Midsummer's morning, the sun shines straight into the center of Stonehenge
____________ the stones were put in a special position.
Height: 6meters Weight: 30~50 tons
Why is it so popular?
If you were a visitor, what do you want to know about it?
How
When
Why
Stonehenge
Where
Who What
Stonehenge ------ CIsanitAanmyoynseteEryxpolrainoWt?hy It Is There?
They are mysteries about Stonehengeh
▲When was it built?
▲How was it built ?
▲Who built it?
Summarize: choose the linking words(连词) to connect sentences. not only... but also, but, and, so, because, however, or
Stonehenge.
adding information
giving reasons
Information sheet:
shape: _________a__circle place: __________B_ ritain one of the most famous_____________ placheisstoanridcaglreatest____________
the nummbyesrteorfietshe visitors: ___________
the best time to visit: ___________
over 750,000
Scanning: Why is it there? ---What was it used for? how many ideas?
and
1). Stonehnge is one of the most famous historical places _______ greatest mysterieasn. d
2). Some think that Stonehenge might be a temple; ___________, some think it might be a
because
4). Midsummer day is in June _s__o____ a lot of people go to Stonehenge during this
month.
5). Some people think the rocks can n__o__t__o___n_lsytop people from becoming ill___b___u__t__alsokeep them healthy.