(共24张PPT)
Developing ideas — writing
Unit 4 Meeting the muse
目录
contents
Pre-writing
I
While-writing
II
Homework
IV
Post-writing
III
I
Pre-writing
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
Read the invitation to an art festival and answer the questions.
1. What is the topic of each paragraph
2. Is the invitation written in formal or informal style
Give three examples.
An invitation should give clear details about the name, place and time of the event, and details about how to reply. A formal invitation letter may use either the third person or first person “we” with the place and date often spelt out. The wording and tone should be formal rather than conversational.
Learning to learn
Pre-writing: Learning to learn
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
1. What is the topic of each paragraph
Paragraph one: time, place of the event Paragraph two: content of the event
Paragraph three: ending of the invitation
Read the invitation to an art festival and answer the questions.
Pre-writing: Read & Answer
2. Is the invitation written in formal or informal style
Give three examples.
The invitation is written in formal style. First, it has an invitation card; second, the language is formal, like “ ... requests the honour of your presence at ... ”; third, it contains a specific date and address.
Read the invitation to an art festival and answer the questions.
II
While-writing
While-writing: Write your invitation
What style will you use for the invitation What is the topic of the art festival
Imagine you are helping to prepare an art festival in your school. Answer the questions to help you write the invitation.
If formal, you may use either the third person or first person “we” with the place and date often spelt out.
Tech Art Festival
While-writing: Write your invitation
When and where will it be held What artworks will be included
The event will be held on the 10th of November, in the Great Hall of our school.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school.
Imagine you are helping to prepare an art festival in your school. Answer the questions to help you write the invitation.
While-writing:
Beginning
Given the layout, you can add more.
The topic Time Place
Give basic information about an art festival.
Tech Art Festival
On the 10th of November
In the Great Hall of our school
例如:
Tech Art Festival will be held on the 10th of November.
I’m writing to invite you to join us as our honoured guest.
There will be an Art Festival in our school.
While-writing:
Given the layout, you can add more.
Beginning
Give basic information about your invitation.
例如:
Here is a brief schedule about the Tech Art Festival.
First and foremost, … In addition, … Last but not least, …
The following are some details about this festival.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the
works of over 200 artists.
While-writing:
Given the layout, you can add more.
Main body
Give basic information about this festival.
Conclusion
Show your expectation and appreciation.
例如:
We do hope you are able to join us.
We will be very glad if you could come.
I sincerely hope you can accept our invitation.
While-writing:
Given the layout, you can add more.
While-writing: Summarize
1. Beginning
Give basic information about your invitation.
2. Main body
Give some details about this festival.
3. Conclusion
Show your expectation and appreciation.
layout
While-writing: Read & Write
Useful expressions:
It is our honour to invite you ...
The event will be held ...
The event will feature an exhibition of the works.
We have the confidence that visitors will have a great time.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event.
Now write your invitation.
III
Post-writing
Share your article with the class.
Post-writing: Presentation
Post-writing: Evaluation
Questions Your evaluation Evaluator
Does the article include the key points 4 2 0
Is the article organized according to the layout offered 3 2 1 How is the language 12 8 4 2 How is the handwriting 3 1 -1 Paper design 3 1 -1 TOTAL MARK
Post-writing: Reference Text
Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at the Arts Centre opening ceremony on the 10th of November. The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10:00 am with a welcome speech followed by the Book Donation, with the midday closing at 11:45 am. We have free lunch for guests.
Beginning
Post-writing: Reference Text
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school. Visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
Main Body
Post-writing: Reference Text
We do hope you are able to join us at this event. Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Conclusion
IV
Homework
Homework
Make improvements to your invitation. Use what you’ve learned today to help you.