B4L3 The Tao: People of the Sea
Handout (1)---To achieve elementary understanding of the text
Please explain the following words, phrases, or grammar in English.
Paragraph I (3 mins in discussion & 3 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. be rich in marine resources
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2. our ties with the ocean
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3. the only one that is genuinely in great awe of the ocean
(1) genuinely
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(2) is in great awe of the ocean
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Paragraph II
(5 mins in discussion & 7 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. the ocean is of such great significance --_________________________________________________________________
2. “The land being very rugged and infertile, the Tao people ---“
Can “being” be replaced by “is” ? Why or Why not?
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3. staple crops
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4. “an adequate intake of protein” Is there any possible word to replace “intake”?
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5. which is intended for ---_________________________________________________________________
6. bountiful catches
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7. the waters around Orchid Island are frequented by --________________________________________________________
8. Please fill in the proper word in the blank.
(A) school
(B) swarm
(C) herd
(D) pack
(1) a ___________ of wolves
(2) a ___________ of sheep
(3) a ___________ of fish
(4) a ___________ of bees
Paragraph III(8 mins in discussion & 10 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. has been highly valued
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2. set sail to fish
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3. wood-carving skills
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4. ward off evil spirits
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5. elaborately decorated boats
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6. are sacred to the Tao
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7. ensure a good catch
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8. ocean-oriented culture
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Paragraph IV(3 mins in discussion & 3 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. has changed to some degree
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2. endeavor to preserve both their living environment and their cultulre
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3. flying fish will continue riding the ocean waves to Orchid Island
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B4L3 The Tao: People of the Sea
Handout (2)---To achieve elementary understanding of the text
Paragraph I (2 mins in discussion & 3 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. Why do we rely on sea transportation for trading?
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2. What is the distinguished difference between the Tao and the other tribes?
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Paragraph II(4 mins in discussion & 6 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. Why is the Tao’s lifestyle so closely connected to the ocean?
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2. What is the Tao’s philosophy?
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3. What do the Tao do to practice their philosophy?
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Paragraph III(5 mins in discussion & 10 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. Why is the activity of catching flying fish highly valued by the Tao?
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2. Why do the Tao paint elaborate totems on their boats?
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3. What is the most precious cultural heritage of the Tao?
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4. What do the Tao do to show their gratitude to their god to ensure a good catch?
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5. Why do their traditional music and dances reveal strong imagery of the ocean?
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Paragraph IV (3 mins in discussion & 3 mins presentation on blackboard)
1. How has the technology changed the life of the Tao?
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2. How can the Tao pass on their wisdom?
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B4L3 The Tao: People of the Sea
Handout (3)---To come up with personal ideas based on the text
1. Besides catching fish, is there other ways to improve their intake of protein?
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2. Is there other ways to improve their rugged and infertile lands?
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3. With the booming tourist industry, the natural environment of Orchid Island is under critical
threat. Can you give other examples about the architectures or the landscape which are also
under threat due to the booming tourist industry?
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4. As a tourist, can you give up the chance to have a close look at the wonders of the world for
fear that you will “ruin” them in some way? Why or why not?
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5. Why is the nuclear waste stored in Orchid Island?
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6. Why is the nuclear waste stored in Orchid Island instead of in Taiwan ?
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7. Are you for or against the building of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant? Why or why not?
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8. What are the pros and cons about building theFourth Nuclear Power Plant?
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 I will ask 2-3 students to present their answers on the blackboard and make a
comparison between them. In this way, I can see the fallacies (邏輯謬誤) in
students’ answers.
 Students tend to copy the lines from the text, and believe this is the best way to
get the “best” or “ correct” answers. However, I will encourage students to
paraphrase or to rewrite in order to give a more “appropriate” answer.
3/13
 Students in 209 are not used to learning from classmates’ answers instead of the
teacher. They were afraid to write down the answers and spent most time
thinking and waiting for the so-called “ correct answer” from the teacher. One
student even strongly opposed to this way and complained that he couldn’t make
it.
 Students in 201 seem more used to discussing with their classmates. Their
problem doesn’t lie in thinking up the answers but in the logical thinking. I have
to spend more time correcting the fallacies.
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