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Unit 4 Exploring literature
Integrated skills (Ⅱ)
Step 1: Revision
What types of literature were introduced in the last class
What are the features of each type
Which type(s) is/are more popular
Which type(s) is/are less popular
Questions
Step 2: Lead-in
What types of books do you want the library to buy
200 new books to be added
I’d recommend/suggest …
If you ask me, I’d pick/choose/go for …
I believe … would be a better choice.
I think … would be better/more effective than …
My favourite books are …, to name a few.
Making recommendations
Step 3: Talking in pairs
Types of books you want the library to buy
Reasons for recommending each type
Examples of each type of book
Use the ideas to help you
A: Our school library is going to add 200 new books next month. What types of books do you want to recommend to the librarian
B: If you ask me, I’d choose ..., because ...
Sample
Step 4: Writing
Activity 1: Listing
Types of books Reasons for recommending Examples of each type
Step 4: Writing
Activity 2: Planning
Learning about the structure
Begin by clearly stating the purpose of the letter.
Explain what types of books you want to recommend and the reasons.
End the letter by stating the result you wish to see.
I am writing to recommend ... to you.
I take great pleasure in recommending ... to you.
Knowing that …, I strongly recommend … to you.
It is with a great pleasure that I recommend … to you.
Expressions of stating the purpose
The type of books I would like to recommend is …
It is because …
The reasons are as follows.
The reason why I recommend … is that …
There are several reasons why I think … is a good choice.
Expressions of explaining types of books you recommend and the reasons
I hope my recommendation will be of great help to you.
I would be grateful if you could consider my recommendation.
I would appreciate it if you could take my recommendation into consideration/account.
Expressions of stating the result
Step 4: Writing
Activity 2: Planning
Learning about the format
Begin with:
Dear Sir/Madam
Dear Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms…
End with:
Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely
Step 4: Writing
Activity 2: Planning
Learning about the language
Use formal language instead of spoken language.
Avoid using contracted forms like I’m and he’s.
Step 4: Writing
Activity 3: Sample learning
Dear librarian,
I am writing to recommend two types of books that I think the library should buy.
The first type is fantasy novels. The reason why I recommend fantasy novels is that they gain popularity among students. Some examples of good fantasy novels for the library would be The Lord of the Rings series and The Hunger Games series.
Format
Purpose
Types of books & Reasons
Step 4: Writing
The second type of books I would like to recommend is biographies. Although they are one of the least popular types of books in our library, students should be encouraged to read more of them. Good biographies such as Marie Curie: A Life will inspire students to study harder. In addition to biographies of historical figures, I believe our school library could buy some biographies of contemporary figures, like Steve Jobs.
Types of books & Reasons
Activity 3: Sample learning
Step 4: Writing
I would be grateful if you could consider my recommendations. I am looking forward to reading more of the library’s fantasy novels and biographies soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Result
Format
Activity 3: Sample learning
Step 4: Writing
Activity 4: Writing
Step 4: Writing
Activity 4: Writing
Dear Sir/Madam,
Begin by clearly stating the purpose of the letter.
Explain what types of books you want to recommend and the reasons.
End the letter by stating the result you wish to see.
Yours sincerely,
Use formal language instead of spoken language.
Avoid using contracted forms like I’m and he’s.
Your name
Step 4: Writing
Activity 5: Checking & Revising
Mistakes
in terms of
Punctuation
Spelling
Grammar
Choice of words
Style (formal/informal)
Structure
Step 4: Writing
Self-review
Is my writing complete in structure
Does my writing use formal language
Does my writing avoid using contracted forms
Does my writing have the proper format
Have I used the expressions we learned today
Is my handwriting clear and beautiful
Activity 5: Checking & Revising
Step 4: Writing
Peer review
Is the punctuation used properly
Are there any mistakes in spelling
Does the writing use the proper tense
Are there any beautiful words or diverse sentences
Is the writing in the right style
Does the writing follow the right structure
Activity 5: Checking & Revising
Homework
Polish up your letter.