(共12张PPT)
Unit 1
Unit 1
Knowing me, knowing you
To read a fable and learn the structure of it.
To be able to write an essay using useful expressions
and the structure: introduction-main
body-conclusion.
Look at the picture. Do you know the name of the animal
porcupine
What’s your understanding of the phrase “the Porcupine
Dilemma” Watch the video and check your answer.
Read the fable and choose the message you think it conveys.
1. Porcupines are not sociable animals.
2. The more independent you are, the better your life will be.
3. There should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.
Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.
Original author: _______________
Summary of the fable: __________________________________
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Introduction
Schopenhauer
The fable is about a group of porcupines gathering together to keep warm. If they get too close, their quills hurt each other, while if they move apart they feel cold. After trying several times, they find the ideal distance. The fable tells us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.
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Viewpoint: ____________________________________________
Supporting examples in your real life: _____________________
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Main body
We need boundaries with our friends.
Your own experience
Conclusion
We have to find the proper distance between us and our friends, close enough to understand each other, far enough to respect each other.
Now write an essay. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
This fable describes…
The fable teaches us that…
One example of this from real life is…
In conclusion,…
Useful expressions
Check your essay and write a summary of it.
Preview the next part: Presenting ideas.
