XB4U2 Iconic Attractions
Using Language导学案
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【Learning Objectives】 By the end of this class, you will be able to: 1. learn some amazing animals of Australia. 2. learn how to describe an iconic animal. 3. learn to use rhetorical devices to arouse readers’ interest in your writing. 4. write a description of an iconic animal in China. 【Learning procedures】 Activity1: Reading Comprehension Read the four parts then finish the mind map of each animal. kangarooAppearanceUniquenessRelationship with othersBabies
koalasAppearanceUniquenessRelationship with othersOthers
TasmanianAppearanceUniquenessRelationship with othersDiet
the duck-billed platypusAppearanceUniquenessOthers
Activity2：How does the writer describe these animals Find at least three rhetorical devices(修辞手法) the writer uses to arouse the readers' interest. 1. This expresses the strength and resolve of the Australians as individuals and as a nation.(Part 1) 2. They are about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats.(Part 3) 3. The noise they make could wake the dead. (Part 3) 4. While it may lay eggs in a nest like a bird, it 's really a primitive mammal, with a unique biology. (Part 4) Activity3: Writing 谋篇 Part 1：to introduce the topic ； ①当谈及到.... When it comes to...., ②某人想到… es to one’s mind Part 2：to describe its appearance, its habitat and behaviors； appearance: adorable/ lovely/endearing/cute/beloved 、distinctive/ unique、 habitat: ①栖息地丧失habitat loss; ②偷猎poaching ③使…面临威胁 put …under threat behaviors:①另一个亮点是…Another highlight of … is… ②适应周围的环境adapt to the surroundings ③以…为食sb./sth. feeds on sth. Part 3：to describe its uniqueness and symbolic value ① 国宝 national treasure; ② 表达了力量和决心 expresses the strength and resolve ③ 表达友谊、团结和幸福 express the friendship, unity, and happiness 表达积累 第一部分：引入话题，介绍动物的外形。 （一）引入话题 ★ ... is one of iconic animals in China. ★ As we all know, ... only exists / lives in China. ★ When it comes to China’s symbolic animals, ... ranks the first. ★ When talking about iconic animals in China, the first thing that comes to my mind is ... （二）外形描写 ★ It looks like ... ★ ... is coated with ... and it is the size of ... ★ ... is the typical characteristic of ... ★ ... is so cute / funny / lovely / adorable ... that ... ★ It is twice bigger than ... / It is twice as big as ... 第二部分：描述动物的生活环境、生活习性。 ★ ... lives in ... and mainly depends / feeds on ... ★ They spend ... time (in) ... ★ ... likes wet and warm places, because ... ★ The truth is that they are ... than they look. ★ They can be found in ..., where they have easy access to ... ★ Apart from ..., ... is even more eye-catching when doing ... ★ ... is an endangered animal in China, where it used to have a wide distribution. 第三部分：描写动物的独特或者有趣之处。 ★ It is ... that makes ... unique. ★ Compared with ..., ... does have ... ★ In China, it represents good fortune. ★ It is different from others in many aspects, such as ... ★ The history of ... is a dramatic species-survival story. ★ The unique / most attractive / special thing about ... is that ... ★ Serving as a peace ambassador, ... have been sent to other countries as gifts. writing - A description of an iconic animal 假设你是李华，某国际英文杂志的 Iconic Animals 栏目正面向全球中学生举行征文活动，请你写一篇介绍大熊猫的英语短文应征。 1. 主要习性；2. 现状；3. 独特/有趣之处。 注意：1. 词数：80词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 审题1.文体：说明文。2.时态：一般现在时为主。3.人称：主要为第三人称 Possible version 1 Panda When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind definitely is a creature called pandas which is one of the rarest animals in the world. A highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings. Besides, People’s “black eyes” are compared to panda’s eyes. As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet. However, habitat loss and poaching have put pandas under threat. Not only is the panda a national treasure of China, but it also serves as a peace ambassador. Thus, it's of premier importance for us to treasure our lovely friends.
