(共18张PPT)
Unit 6 At one with nature
Developing ideas
A Love of Gardening
Learning aims
1.To know how to choose the topic sentence of the paragraph;
2. To understand the structure of the text;
2. To promote the awareness of being close to nature and live in harmony with nature.
Look at the video about British gardens and enjoy the beauty of the garden.
People in the UK love gardening. Nearly half of British people regard gardening as a hobby they generally enjoy. They spend much time maintaining their gardens, and among people aged 55 and above, the time goes even more. According to some research, people in the UK spend an average of 30,000 pounds on their gardens during their lives. If you'd like to find out more about gardening in the UK, you can look into books or search the Internet using these key words:
The Secret Garden
British Garden Plants
History of British Gardens
Gardening in the UK
different kinds of plants
famous gardens
gardening competitions
greening of cities
air quality
country life
Look at the title of the passage and the picture. Tick what you think is mentioned in the passage.
A love of Gardening
Read the passage and find the main idea.
Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage.
a As well as being good for the environment,
gardening is also good for the soul.
b But in cities, limited space has led to people
looking for new solutions.
c For many people in the UK, their garden is
their own private world.
d This is what started the British love of
gardening!
Activity 3 Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage.
Key Words
This is what started the British love of gardening!
start
love
What’s your understanding of this sentence
The world is
not lack of beauty but
the discoverable eyes
For many people in the UK, their
garden is their own private world.
own private world
(different people)
Retell: What do children , expert gardeners, others and some Brits do in their gardens
But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions
limited space
new solution
looking for
What are the solutions to the limited space in cities
What are the benefits of gardens
As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul.
the environment
the soul
be good for
How is gardening good for the soul
What does the last sentence suggest
When there are positive things in your mind, you won’t be bothered by negative things.
1. What are the benefits of gardening
It's good for the environment and people's soul.
2. In what ways do people bring nature into their lives
Go camping outside and tend plants or flowers through pots, etc.
3. Do you know anyone who loves gardening Tell the class about him/ her.
文章的开头和结尾均引用了“The Secret Garden”的相关语句,这是一种写作方法:首尾呼应。首尾呼应可以让文章结构更加紧密,内容更加完整,进一步强调文章主题,加深读者的印象,引发读者的共鸣等。
Let’s enjoy the writing skill.
A. Narration(记叙文)
B.Argumentation(议论文)
C. Practical Writing(应用文)
D. Exposition (说明文)
2. What kind of article is the passage
本文的语篇类型为说明文(Exposition),介绍了英国人对园艺的热爱。
An exposition is a writing whose purpose is
to give information.
The purpose of exposition is to express a complete, clear, objective and accurate understanding of things and ideas.
Types of Exposition
Directions 说明书
Travel guides 旅游手册
Recipes 菜谱
Science articles 科学类文章
The structure of Exposition
Beginning 点明主题
Body 围绕主题展开说明 (注意逻辑顺序)
Ending 归纳主题,阐明写作目的。
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