(共21张PPT)
Unit 1 Growing up
Developing ideas-writing
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CONTENTS
Homework
Lead in
Reading
Writing
Lead in
Part 1
What do you think of this novel
How can we write a book review to express our opinion on it
Reading
Part 2
Read the book review of The little Prince and find out information it includes.
the title of the book
the name of the author
the genre
a memorable character
a quote from the book
The Little Prince
Antoine de Sant-Exupery
a children’ fantasy
a rose
“It’s the time you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important.”
Elements included in a book review
title
writer
genre
character
quote
comment
BOOK REVIEW
What is the plot of the book
What is the key message of the book
What does the reviewer think of the book
1. What is the plot of the book
The story tells about a pilot who has cashed in the desert. While the plot is trying to fix his aeroplane, a little prince from another planet comes to him. He recounts his adventures to the pilot and they become friends.
What is the key message of the book
What does the reviewer think of the book
It talks about the importance of looking beneath the surface of things to uncovor their real meanings.
The reviewer thinks it is a touching book that everyone should read whatever ther age.
How is these information organized
Para1. General facts about the book
Para2. Plot of the book
ments of the book
Para4. Conclusion and recommendation
Writing
Part 3
Let’s plan!
1. Choose a novel which means a lot to you.
2. Make notes in Activity 8 on page 11
Let’s share!
Share your notes to get more ideas.
Let’s write!
Including all basic elements of a book
Well-organized
Appropriate grammar
Diverse and precise vocabulary
Standards:
Share your book reviews with the class.
Reference essay
A Book Review of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finnis a novel written by Mark Twain, one of the greatest writers to use everyday English in American literature. It is commonly regarded as one of the first “Great American Novels”. The story takes place along the Mississippi River.
Share your book reviews with the class.
Huckleberry Finn is a poor white boy who runs away to escape his bad-tempered father. While hiding on an island in the middle of the river, he encounters Jim, a runaway black slave. They find a raft and sail down the river together, having many adventures.
Reference essay
The story tells how Huckleberry Finn’s encounter with Jim makes him accept Jim as a man and as a close friend. The book shows the writer’s view of so-called “civilization”, and reflects the moral growth of Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Finn comes to realize that Jim, a slave, is not only a man, but a good man.
Share your book reviews with the class.
Reference essay
The book contains much sharp social criticism, especially of slavery and racism. I think the book is well worth reading. Ultimately, it tells a story showing how everyone seeks freedom, and how every human being is entitled to respect.
Share your book reviews with the class.
Reference essay
Homework
Part 4
Homework
Improve your writing of the book review.
Go online to find inspiration for things and put it in a personal portfolio.