2. The soil is not exhausted. 2. Peas and soybeans renew the minerals in the soil and it becomes rich and healthy. 3. They use the soil to best advantage. 3. They plant crops that need surface soil and next crops that grow at a deeper level. So the wind and water doesn't carry away the soil. All the richness of the soil is used. Step 5 Retelling

T: Now please retell the text according to the following chart, you can discuss in groups. Organic farming

1. Crops growing with natural fertilizers.

2. Farmers prefer natural waste from animals.

①make. . . richer and more fertile　　①leaving. . . is not good

②reduce. . . and help. . . strong　　　②grow. . . year after year

③the fertilizers kill. . . and healthy

④keep free. . . from chemicals (Three minutes later, the teacher ask some students to have a try)

Step 6 Language points

　　Teacher explains the important words and expressions from the reading. Try to use as many examples as possible to illustrate the point. After illustration, teacher can give students some exercise to consolidate their understanding.

Step 7 Summary and Homework

T: Today we learned a passage about organic farming. If you are interested in it, you may find more information about it on the Internet after class. What's more, you should finish your workbook exercises. So much for today!

The Design of the Writing on the Blackboard

Unit 3 Working the land

Period 3　Extensive reading

1. reduce　v. make sth. smaller in size, number, degree, price, etc.

e. g. The company tries to increase profits by reducing costs.

We have reduced expenses this year.

2. supply　v. give sb. sth. that is needed or useful

e. g. He kept me well supplied with cups of coffee while I wrote the report.

The shop was unable to supply what she wanted.

3. refer to　v. mention or speak of sb. /sth.

e. g. When I said some people were very stupid, I wasn't referring to you.

Don't refer to this matter again.