(共21张PPT)
Unit 4 Writing
Inventions
Speak up
Do you often use them
Which is the most useful invention to you and your family Why
What do you or your family use it for
How often do you use it
Can you do without it
In pairs, talk about one of the everyday inventions below or a choice of your own. Use the following questions to help you. Follow the example.
What is the most useful invention to you and your family
What do you use it for
How often do you use it
Can you do without it
…
be useful to sb.
use sth. for sth.
use sth to do sth.
Suppose you are a crazy inventor…
Here are some practical inventions!
Do you have any ideas about something special or practical Try to show us!
What is the style
of this passage
a report
a story
an exposition
A flying car
An exposition is a kind of article that introduces(介绍)or explains (解释) a thing.
Read for structure.
What is the invention
3 parts:
How does it work
What does it look like
What is special about it
Why do I want to invent it?
1
2
3
4
5
Page 60
What is the main idea of each paragraph
My invention
(A flying car)
What does it
look like
four wheels
two wings
How does it
Work
use solar power instead of petrol
use my voice to control it
What is
special
about it
run on land
fly in the air
turn into a plane in 30 seconds
Use a spider gram (蛛网图) to help us.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The body is the most important part in an exposition.
What does it look like
What is special about it
How does it work
An invention must include the three aspects
1.它快速、方便、环保。____________________________________________________________
2.它的最高时速为300千米每小时。______________________________________________________
3.你可以在较短的时间内去到更远的地方。________________________________________________
Useful expressions:
Your time to write!
It is fast, convenient and green!
It has a top speed of 300 km/h.
You can go to farther places in a shorter time.
Useful expressions:
4.它可以在陆地跑,也可以在空中飞。____________________________________________________
5.我的发明将会帮助人们在将来过上更好的生活。___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Your time to write!
It can run on land and fly in the air.
My invention will help people live a better life in the future.
Discussion
1. What is your invention
2. What does it look like
3. What is special about it
4. How does it work
5. What will your invention help people do
Talk about your invention
参考句型:
1. It is a/an ...
2. It looks like...
3. It can.../It is able to...
4. How does it work (When it...)
5. It can help people ...
How many paragraphs ( )
What are they about Write down some key words or sentences.
Para.1 .
Para.2 .
Para.3 .
Para.4 .
Structure of your own passage.
Write a short article about your invention: 80 words
1. What is your invention
2. What does it look like
3. What is special about it
4. How does it work
5. What will your invention help people do
Your time to write!
Homework
1. 总结U4 MP和writing笔记、错题
2. 翼课网听说
3. 17期报纸(除作文)
周日英语U3-U4考,好好复习
Task 3 My invention: A pair of special shoes
假设你们学校要开展一个名为“小小发明家”的活动。你发明了一双特别的鞋,所以想参加这次活动。根据以下提示给大家介绍你的发明。要求:80词左右,可适当发挥。
1.看起来像普通的鞋,但是鞋的材料很特别,鞋底里有电池;
2.冷的时候,可以使人们感觉到温暖,热的时候,可以使人们感觉到凉爽;
3.你对该项发明的看法。
【写作步骤】
◆审题
(一)人称:用第三人称来介绍自己的发明;
(二)时态:介绍发明,以一般现在时为主;
(三)书写正文:根据提示写作,可适当补充内容,注意文章的自然衔接;
(四)检查全文:时态、人称、要点。
◆联想:写作本篇作文可能用到的词汇、短语:
normal, material, battery,sole(鞋底),
提示词:normal,material,battery,sole(鞋底),comfortable,apairof,make...feel...,puton,help…do…。
我的发明是鞋子。他们非常好。(Introduction)
My invention is a pair of shoes. They are very good.
他们看起来像普通的鞋子,但是鞋的材料很特别,鞋底里有电池
They look like the normal shoes,but the materials of the shoes are quite special.There are batteries in the soles of the shoes.(Body)
冷的时候,可以使人们感觉到温暖,
When the weather is cold,they make people feel warm.
热的时候,可以使人们感觉到凉爽。
When it is hot,they make people feel cool.
穿上这双鞋子,我们会感觉到舒适。
When we put on this pair of shoes,we can feel comfortable.
我的发明可以让人们在将来生活得更舒适。(Closing)
My invention will/can help people live a more comfortable life in the future.