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B1 Unit1 A new start
Writing a journal entry
Do you have a habit to write diaries
What will you write down on your diary
Pre-writing: Skimming a journal
When skimming a text, you read it quickly in order to find the main ideas or facts of it, or a particular point. Look for titles/ headings and topic sentences.
For example, to find out the answer to the quesiton “What is the passage about ”, you would look through it quickly and find out the general idea.
For example, to find out the answer to the quesiton “What is the passage about ”, you would look through it quickly and find out the general idea.
快速阅读
Read the journal entry and answer the questions.
1. What's the passage about
2. What happened in her physics class
3. What did she do after class
main idea
Text analysis:
Her impression of the first week
over
something is coming
An enjoyable class
struggle : ~ (for sth)to try very hard to do sth when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problem
so that 以便,所以
so... that... 如此,以至于
struggle for... 为......而奋斗 struggle with 与......争斗(征服对方)
struggle against... 同......作斗争(在艰苦环境下奋起反抗)
write
bump into sb.: hit sb. by accident /run into
After-school activities
&
How she made a new friend
went quickly to
Weekend plan
look forward to sth./doing sth. : to wait with pleasure for sth. to happen
1. What's the passage about
It's about the author's experiences during the first week at senior high.
2. What happened in her physics class
She couldn't take notes of everything the physics teacher said, but the teacher told her to stop taking notes and just listen. He said that thinking was more important than note-taking and memorising.
3. What did she do after class
She hurried to the school skateboard club, and bumped into a girl on the way. Then she tried skateboarding at the club and made friends with the girl she bumped into earlier.
Beginning: her impression of the first week
Main body: an enjoyable class
after-school activities
how she made a new friend
Conclusion: weekend plan
How to write a journal entry
1. Write the date at the top of your journal.
3. Use the timeline as a journal frame to record what happened, such as ‘at junior high’, ‘after class’.
2. Write your journal in the first person.
4. Record details like the time, location, who you were with, what you were feeling.
人称(person): _________________
时态(Tense): _________________
结构(Format): ______________________
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第一人称
一般过去时为主
Beginning/Introduction
Ending/Conclusion
Experiences, Feelings...
时间、地点、人物、事件
Body
总结感受及收获,或对未来的期待或规划。
开门见山
介绍主要讲述的事情。
How to write a journal
What is your first impression of the first week
How do you feel about it?
Which class is the most enjoyable
What happened
What activities did you do after school
Which club did you join Why
Who is your new friend
How did you become friends
Think of your own experiences of the first week at senior high and complete the notes.
How to write a good journal entry
1.语言应该通俗易懂,可以适当使用本单元复习过的基本句型:
1) 主谓 (SV): Both of us laughed.
2) 主系表 (SVP): Her name is Sarah.
3) 主谓宾 (SVO): A girl bumped into me.
4) 主谓宾宾 (SVoO): The girl next to me gave me a nudge.
5) 主谓宾补 (SVOC): The good news made me excited.
6) 主谓状 (SVA): I woke up early.
7) 主谓宾状 (SVOA): I took a lot of notes during class.
2. 理清句与句之间的逻辑关系,正确使用表示转折、因果、并列关系的连词或过渡词,例如:but, so, and 等;
E.g.
Things are going well, but there is always something new just around the corner.
So in physics class on Monday, I did the same.
At the club, I had my first try at skateboarding and fell off the board a lot.
How to write a good journal entry
3.尝试使用复合句句型,例如:宾语从句、状语从句、定语从句等。
E.g. The teacher found I was struggling with note-taking and told me to stop and just listen.
I was running out of the classroom when I bumped into a girl literally.
But this is just the kind of thing you are going to face at senior high.
How to write a good journal entry
1.语言应该通俗易懂,可以适当使用本单元复习过的基本句型:
2.理清句与句之间的逻辑关系, 正确使用表示转折、因果、并列关系的连词或过渡词,例如:but, so, and 等;
3.尝试使用复合句句型,例如:宾语从句、状语从句、定语从句等。
How to write a good journal entry
How time flies! I can't believe the first week is coming to an end. Things are going well.
The English class on Thursday was unforgettable. During the class, we were asked to give a short speech about the first day at senior high.
After school that day. I decided to go to the English Club to further practise my English.
While I was trying to pick up the courage to talk to someone, I heard a kind voice behind me.
Please try to finish the wirting by yourself right now!
人称(person): _________________
时态(Tense): _________________
结构(Format): ______________________
______________________
_______________________
第一人称
一般过去时为主
Beginning/Introduction
Ending/Conclusion
Experiences, Feelings...
时间、地点、人物、事件
Body
总结感受及收获,或对未来的期待或规划。
开门见山
介绍主要讲述的事情。
How to write a journal
Friday 8 September
How time flies ! I can ' t believe the first week is coming to an end . Things are going quite well, and there are one or two things in particular that have a deep impression on me.
The English class on Thursday was unforgettable. During the class , we were asked to give a short speech about the first day at senior high.
Sample
All my classmates were excited but I buried my head in my book . I had never delivered a speech in English before , and worse still, I didn't feel quite at ease speaking in public . I was secretly hoping that nobody would notice me , when suddenly I heard my name called. I stood up blushing, with nothing coming out of my mouth .“ Don't be shy! Just think of your first day at senior high and say whatever comes to mind . Imagine we are all pumpkins if it helps . The teacher's words made me
relax a bit , and I finally began to say something. Despite my trembling voice , I gave my first public speech in English. It was hard, but it didn't feel bad .
After school that day. I decided to go to the English Club to further practise my English. I believe that by practising more I can improve a lot . As the saying goes , Practice makes perfect .” While I was trying to pick up the courage to talk to someone, I heard a kind voice behind me .
“ Hello , I'm Tom. Nice to meet you .” Sitting side - by- side , he shared with me some tips on how to improve English . We had a lovely chat and soon became friends.
The first day of senior high has been quite exciting, and I am looking forward to making the most of senior high .
Presenting
ideas
1. How do you feel about your new school
2. What’s your ideal senior high school life
3. List some disadvantages or shortcomings of your school.
Imagine you are a member of your class committee. Think about the changes you would suggest to the head teacher to improve your school. Give your reasons.
Work in groups
Talk about your suggestions and prepare a short presentation. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
Think about the changes you would suggest to the head teacher to improve your school. Give your reasons.
lunch break
school uniform
workout time
Think about the changes you would suggest to the head teacher to improve your school. Give your reasons.
1. busy class schedule and lunch time is too short
3. not enough time and place for exercising
2. do not have school uniform
Think about the changes you would suggest to the head teacher to improve your school. Give your reasons.
1. shorter the break time in the morning
2. design a school uniform
3. build new facilities for students to play sports
Group presentation
Rate which is the best group-work suggestion.
Suggestions to the head teacher
Dear head teacher,
I am Li Hua, a freshman at senior high. It is a great honor to have this opportunity to give my suggestions in order to improve our school.
The first thing I would suggest is to extend the lunch break, it will be better to shorter the break time in the morning. The reason is that students almost have not enough time to take a lunch and good rest in the afternoon, which does harm to the following studying. Also, I think it would be a good idea to design a school uniform for all of us, it will help to show our personalities and also make us look tidier. Another thing I would suggest is to build new facilities for students to play with, it could help to strengthen our bodies as well as doing good to our study.
Thanks for your patience and attention. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Reflection
1 After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2(good), or 3(in need of improvement).
talk about school clubs
exchange ideas
write a jounal entry
describe my school experiences
build self-confidence
2 I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions.
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3 I still need to improve:
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Reflection
Homework
Write a journal entry about your first-week experiences at senior high. (Around 80 words)