Unit 8 Writing
Step 1. Preparation:
What’s the difference between a fact and a mystery
1. A fact is a thing that is known to be t rather than(而不是) a thing that has been
invented.
2. A mystery is something that is difficult to u or to e .
3. We use facts to s a mystery.
4. When we talk about mysteries, we often use modal verbs(情态动词) to express
likelihood(可能性) . Those modal verbs are “ ”, “ ( might )”, “ ( )”,
and ” .”
5. And we use linking words to connect our ideas and sentences so that people can
understand us better. Those linking words are “ ”, “ ”, “ ”,“ ”, “ not
only...but also...” and so on.
Step 2. Brainstorms: Read through the article in 3a on page 59 again. What do you think the noises could be See who in your group can come up with the most imaginative explanation.
Example: Every night the neighbors hear strange noises outside their window. I think it might be a hungry cat looking for food because cats usually sleep in the daytime, and they come out at night to get food.
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Sample writing:
No more mystery to us/me
Last week, in our quiet neighborhood, something strange happened. Residents(居民) heard noises in the night but no one knew why. Victor
Smith thought that it might be teenagers having fun while Mrs. Smith and their neighbor, Helen Jones, blamed（归咎于）it on animals.
We now know what was happening in the neighborhood. A ranger's
(护林员的)station was being built in the nearby forest. Trees had to be cut down to make space for the station. This affected some animals living in the forest. A raccoon(浣熊) family lost their home and had problems finding food. The raccoons discovered food in the neighborhood's garbage bins(垃圾桶), so they came back every night.
Now the mystery is solved. People in the neighborhood feel sorry for the raccoons and they are trying to help them.
Step 3: Write an article(within 100 words) about a mystery that happened to you.
No more mystery to us/me
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Marking ladders (作文阶梯评价表)
No more mystery in our neighborhood
For you to consider Objectives(目标)：focus on structure, content, grammar & language Self-check（自我检查）Total:_______ Peer check（搭档检查）Total:_______Checker:____ Teacher’s assessment(教师评价)
Structure （结构）and content（内容） I write the whole passage into ______paragraphs.
Para 1: background informationabout the mystery.
Para : I have written how the mystery was solved.
Para : I have written how we now feel.
I have used linking words（连词）in my article.
I have used modal verbs to expressLikelihood (可能性).
My writing is tidy and clear.
Grammar and language I have used the past(过去的)and present(现在的) tense properly （正确地）.
There are______ spelling mistakes.
I have used an ending sentence.
I have checked my word count （词数） is around ___________.
What I can do to improve my writing next time
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Welcome to Daisy's class.
Unit 8 Writing
Step 1.
Preparation:
What’s the difference between a fact and a mystery
A fact or a mystery:
Our neighbourhood used to be quiet.
We hear strange noises outside our window.
Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage.
The stones have medicinal powers.
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Step 2.
Brainstorms:
Read through the article in 3a on page 59 again. What do you think the noises could be See who in your group can come up with the most imaginative explanation.
Step 3: Write an article (of around 100 words).
No More Mystery in the neighborhood.
Structure:
Paragragh 1
Background information about the mystery.
Paragragh 2
How the mystery was solved.
Paragragh 3
How you now feel.
the past tense
the past tense
the present tense
Sample writing
No more mystery in the…
Last week, in a quiet neighborhood, something strange happened. The local people heard noises in the night but no one knew why. Victor Smith
thought that it might be teenagers having fun while Mrs. Smith and their neighbor, Helen Jones, thought the animals could be responsible for it .
We now know what was happening there. A big wooden house was being built in the nearby forest. Trees had to be cut down to make the house. This influenced the animals.
A raccoon(浣熊) family lost their home and had problems finding food.
The raccoons discovered food in the neighborhood's garbage bins(垃圾桶), so they came back every night.
Now the mystery is solved.
The local people feel sorry for the raccoons and they are trying to help them.
Step 6
After finishing your article, please complete the Marking Ladders (阶梯评价表)
Step 7 Report time
