Unit six Text A Nerds and Geeks
Unit Six Text A Nerds and Geeks
1. Background Information 2 structure 3. Language Point 4. Appreciation of the Text
1. Background Information 2. Structure 3. Language Point 4. Appreciation of the Text
Background Information XINHUA
Background Information
structure Para. 1-5 What is happening in U.S.? para. 6 how How should we solve the problems? Para. 7-13 wh Why we should solve them
Structure what how why ◼ Para.1—5 What is happening in U.S.? ◼ para.6 How should we solve the problems? ◼ Para.7—13 Why we should solve them
Theme(para. 1) There is something very wrong with the system of values in a society that has only unkind terms like nerd and geek for the intellectually curious and academically serious
Theme (para.1) There is something very wrong with the system of values in a society that has only unkind terms like nerd and geek for the intellectually curious and academically serious
Structure(para. 2N4) The form of anti-intellectualism in American society. in language and cultural anti- intellectualism in etementary in top and universiti high schools
Structure (para.2~4) ◼ The form of anti-intellectualism in American society
Structure(para.3) Even at the best educational institution like Harvard many students are ashamed to admit even to their friends how much they study athletes are made heroes of hin Nerds are looked down upon e
Structure (para.3) ◼ Even at the best educational institution like Harvard, many students are ashamed to admit, even to their friends, how much they study. ◼ Nerds are looked down upon while athletes are made heroes of
Structure(para. 4) In U.S. elementary and high schools, children who prefer to read books ather than play football, prefer to build model airplanes rather than idle away their time at parties with their classmates, become social outcasts
Structure (para.4) In U.S. elementary and high schools, children who prefer to read books rather than play football, prefer to build model airplanes rather than idle away their time at parties with their classmates, become social outcasts
Structure(para. 6) The anti-intellectual values that have spread throughout American society must be fought
Structure (para.6) The anti-intellectual values that have spread throughout American society must be fought
Structure(para.7x11) 1. Compared with other countries the intellectuals in U.s. are maltreated 2. To maintain the world-class power is closely related with to encourage best students 3. Make American culture adapt to the demands of our times and to the economic realities
Structure (para.7~11) ◼ 1. Compared with other countries the intellectuals in U.S. are maltreated. ◼ 2. To maintain the world-class power is closely related with to encourage best students. ◼ 3. Make American culture adapt to the demands of our times and to the economic realities
