(共23张PPT)
Reading for Writing
Unit 1
Festivals and Celebrations
Write about your festival experience
What festival is it
Naadam Festival in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
What does “Naadam” mean
When is this festival held
Which events does it include
What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
Now, let's read the diary entry and find the answers above.
What does “Naadam” mean
Naadam means “games” in Mongolian.
When is this festival held
This festival is held on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar.
Answer the questions below.
Which events does it include
It includes horse racing, wrestling and archery.
What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
Wrestling and horse racing.
discussion
In your opinion, what is the most impressive thing about the festival
What else would you like to know about the festival and the writer's experience
Study the organisation and language features.
Diary Entry
How to write a diary entry
Write in ______ tense.
Use pronouns like___________________ to show that the events happened to you.
Tell events in _____________ order.
Talk about how you were ________ or what you were ________when each event happened.
past
I, my, me, we, our, us
chronological
feeling
thinking
What is the text’s writing style
What do you want to know according to the title
What activities did the author experience
Why are these experiences amazing
What is “Naadam”
...
Diary
narration
argumentation
exposition
√
Organisation
What should be included in the opening / body /closing paragraph(s)
Opening Paragraph
Body Paragraph
Closing Paragraph
Where, when, with whom,
main feeling
The start of the festival,
surroundings;
Detail the festival activities.
Summary of the experience
opening
Body
closing
topic
when
what
where
who
feeling
first body
the start of the festival
what I saw
people wearing fancy Mongolian robes
feeding horses
practising archey
chatting
taking photos
second body
wrestling
differences
different rules
unique show of strength and show
third body
horse races
different
amazing participants-too young
amazing bravery-devotion
activities
summary
feeling
tiring but rewarding
excited
A general idea about a diary
Read the sentence patterns below.
This was my first time spending ... and it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
I'll never forget ... because ...
I'll always ... because ...
Can you use them to rewrite the
opening sentence of the article
Opening sentence is the most important.
Why
Grab readers' attention, keep them reading.
How did the writer describe his/ her feelings/ emotions during the event Please find out the sentences.
...and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch.(Para1)
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. (Para2 )
However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! (Para4)
At first, I was a little worried about the children’s safety. (Para4)
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but
Tip1: using -ing/-ed to express emotions
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too (Para5)
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating with Naadan with my friend was totally worth it. (Para5)
He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I can’t wait!(Para5)
Tip2: using adj./adv. or other ways to express emotions
celebrating with Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. (Para5)
How did the writer describe his/ her feelings/ emotions during the event Please find out the sentences.
Use what you have learnt to write about a festival or a celebration you have experienced recently.
Outline
The name of the festival / celebration:___________
Main idea of each paragraph Details Feelings
1 The topic and my feeling
2 How I prepared for the festival / celebration
3 The festival / celebration acitivities
4 A summary of my festival / celebration experience
Useful Expressions
on the New Year's Eve 除夕
have a get-together 聚会
pay a visit to sb. 拜访某人
have a good time 玩得开心
do some cleaning 大扫除
be busy doing 忙于……
Before the festival, people are busy shopping and cleaning their houses.
On that day, every family has a delicious feast.
Useful Expressions
When meeting, they send good wishes to each other.
Our living-room is decorated with many colorful lights.
Every corner is filled with joy, so we feel happy.
As we watched TV, we made dumplings.
I will never forget this festival because so many fascinating moments have left a deep impression on me.
Now, let's write your festival / celebration you have experienced!
Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner's draft.
Is the writing well-organised
Is there an opening sentence in the first
paragraph
Does each paragraph include the necessary details
Does the writer describe his/her feelings and emotions
Does the writer use the -ing form correctly in
the writing
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors
Put up your writing in your classroom or read it to the class.
Sample Writing
July 4, 2018
Today was my first fourth of July celebration, and I'll always remember it because it was so wonderful. The fourth of July is Independence Day in the US—the anniversary of the day the United States became its own country in 1776.
I began the day by packing my swimming suit and a towel. Then I went with my host family to a supermarket to load up on food and drinks. After that we were off to a friend's ranch out in the country for a barbecue and pool party.
It was all so amazing! While the adults cooked food on the barbecue, we played in the pool. Then we all ate and ate until we were completely stuffed. Our friends had some old ice cream churners, so after lunch we all took turns churning homemade ice cream. Since the temperature outside was around 40 degrees, it seemed like the ice cream took forever!
I would turn the handle on the churn until my arm was sore, and then someone else would take over. But it was all worth it, because when we were finished it was the most fantastic ice cream I have ever eaten! Then, someone asked me if I would like to try horseback riding. I was afraid at first, but they gave me a very gentle horse. It was so
Now I'm back home with my host family. Though I'm tired, I think this had to be the most exciting day of my life! I can't wait for next year!
peaceful to ride the horse through the fields and forest. Finally, when it grew dark, we had a thrilling fireworks display.
高考链接
应用文
假定你是李华,你的外国朋友Bruce想来中国体验春节,向你询问一些有关春节的信息。请给他回一封信,内容如下:
1. 表示欢迎;
2. 介绍春节;
3. 表达祝福。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Thank you!