北师大版（2019）选择性必修 第一册Unit 1 Relationships Writing Workshop 课件 (共36张PPT)

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Unit 1 Relationships
Writing Workshop
1. To figure out what is an invitation letter.
2. To identify the main structure and useful expressions of an invitation letter.
3. To complete your writing.
Learning objectives
Get ready for writing
What is an invitation letter
Invitation: a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something
An invitation letter: a written message that requests a person, group of people, or a company to be present at a certain event. It may be formal or informal.
Discuss the questions with your partner.
1. What type of information will you include in your invitation email
2. What language style will you use in your email, formal or informal
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Purpose, time, place, background, rules, expectations, special instructions, greetings…
Formal.
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Read the email to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng, President of the Student Union.
Dear Mr Jenson,
I am writing on behalf of the school’s Student Union. As you may know, we are running a school-wide public speaking competition, and the final will take place at the lecture hall on 10 May (9 am-12 pm). I am writing to ask whether you would be willing to help us judge the final competition.
Since March, we have already had two rounds of the competition, with more than 100 students. Now we have 12 students left for the final.
The topic of the final speech is"Education for Innovation". Students have to give a five-minute speech on the topic in English.
Read for writing
During the final round, as a judge, you would be responsible for listening to all the speeches, noting down any positive or negative aspects for each petitors should be judged on their pronunciation, clarity and fluency, and also progression of ideas and audience engagement Then you will discuss your notes with three other judges, and come to a decision about who comes first, second and third.
Would you have time to attend a short meeting at the Student Union Room at 4 pm on 8 May so that we can introduce you to the other judges and discuss the details We would not take up too much of your time.
I sincerely hope you can come. If you have any questions, please do let me know.
Yours sincerely,
Zhao ZhengPresident,
Student Union
1. What types of information have been included in the email
Explanation of requirement /responsibility
purpose for writing
current request / expectation
ending the email
backgroud information of the event
2. What has been said specifically in each aspect
Explanation of requirement: to listen to all the speeches and judge on their pronunciation, clarity and fluency, and come to a decision who comes first, second and third.
Purpose for writing: to judge the final competition.
Current request: to attend a short meeting and discuss the details with other judges.
Ending the email: to hope he can come
Backgroud information of the event: to run a school-wide public speaking competiton.
Fill in the blanks according to the passage.
Para. 1: Zhao Zheng sent out his ___________ to Mr Jenson.
Para. 2: Zhao Zheng told some information about the ____________.
Para. 3: What should Mr Jenson do as a _______
during the final around
Para. 4: Zhao Zheng conveyed his polite _______to Mr Jenson.
Para. 5: Zhao Zheng expressed his ______ that Mr Jenson can come.
invitation
competition
judge
request
hope
Choose the best answer according to the passage.
1. What’s the email’s main purpose
A. To invite Mr Jenson as a judge.
B. To ask for Mr Jenson’s advice.
C. To introduce the competition to Mr Jenson.
D. To express Zhao Zheng’s thanks to Mr Jenson.
2. What do the students have to do in the final around of the competition
A. Write a 100-word composition concerning the topic in English.
B. Give a five-minute speech on the topic in English.
C. Make a presentation about what they will do for the cause of education.
3. What should Mr Jenson do as a judge in the final round of
the competition
A. Discuss the notes with other judges.
B. Decide who comes first, second and third.
C. Listen to all the speeches and note down any positive or negative for each competitior.
D. All of the above.
4. What’s Zhao Zheng’s hope
A. Mr Jenson can accept his invitation.
B. Mr Jenson can treat each competitior equally.
C. Mr Jenson can learn more about the competition.
D. Mr Jenson can give him some good advice on how to organise the competition.
Read the email again. Choose and complete the information for each paragraph. Pick out some useful expressions for each aspect.
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Explanation of requirements / responsibility
Current requests / expectation
Background information of the event
Purpose of writing
Ending the email
Focus on structure and language
Para. 1
_________________
Para. 2
_________________________________
Para. 3
_______________________________________
Para. 4
____________________________
Para. 5
_________________
Purpose of writing
Background information of the event
Explanation of requirements / responsibility
Current requests / expectation
Ending the email
Write 2-3 sentences for your invitation email. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
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Sentence Builder
Formal Expressions
I am writing on behalf of the school’s Student Union.
You would be responsible for listening to all the speeches.
Would you have time to attend a short meeting
I sincerely hope you can come.
If you have any questions, please do let me know.
Suggested Answers:
I am writing on behalf of the students in my class / school.
2. You would be responsible for judging the school event.
3. If you have any questions, please do let me know.
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plete the outline of your invitation
Type of the literature
Practical writing
Tense
The Simple Future Tense
Structure
Beginning
Body
Ending
Purpose of writing
Arrangement of the event
Express the expectation
Compose your writing
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Drafting. Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Writing Help
Writing an Invitation Letter
It's important to:
use formal language in your invitation letter;
clearly state why you want to invite the person and what you want him / her to do;
write in the first person;
end your invitation politely.
假定你是李华，你校将组织师生进行一次远足活动，请用英语给外教Jason写一封邮件邀请他一起参加，内容包括:1.活动时间和地点; 2.注意事项; 3.表达期待。
注意:1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
自我介绍
写作背景
写作目的
活动时间和地点
注意事项
实现交际目的
表达期待
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Writing Exercise
Para.1 自我介绍+写作背景+写作目的
Hearing/Learning/Knowing that + 写作背景,
I’m writing to + 写作目的.
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Hearing that a hiking trip is scheduled by our school, I’m writing to invite you to join us/join in it.
形容词+写作背景(形容词作状语),
I’m writing to + 写作目的.
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Delighted to hear that a hiking trip is scheduled by our school, I’m writing to invite you to join us/join in it.
Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项
Aimed at +doing目的，an activity themed XXX is scheduled
to be held+地点+时间(从小到大)[+组织者].
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The hiking is scheduled to be held in the South Mountain from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项
The hiking is scheduled to be held in the South Mountain from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..
具体的远足内容 + 参加远足活动对Jason的意义
All teachers and students will gather at the school gate at 8 a.m. and then we’ll set off for the South Mountain where breathtaking scenery and fresh air are bound to refresh you. What is greatly highlighted is that along the way you will definitely get a deeper insight into the tales of tourist attractions there.
(56 words)
Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项
不要迟到 带防晒霜/帽子/雨伞
穿舒适的鞋子 带点干粮和水
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arrive on time
wear comfortable shoes
bring sun cream/hat /umbrella
bring snacks and water
Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项
Given that+句子(考虑到)
It is suggested/ recommended that…
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Given the hot weather and sunshine, it is highly recommended to apply sun cream to your skin which can protect you from sunburn. Also snacks and water are of great importance to this hiking.
I would appreciate it /be grateful if you could accept my invitation.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could accept my invitation.
Your presence will definitely add color to our activity.
Para.3 实现交际目的+表达期待
Looking forward to your participation / involvement / arrival / coming.
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Editing. Edit your email in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
Does the writer clearly state the reason why he / she is writing the invitation letter
Does the writer clearly explain what he / she wants the person to do
Does the writer use formal language
Is the invitation letter written in the first person
Editing Sheet
1. I am writing on behalf of the school’s Student Union.
on behalf of sb = on sb’s behalf
1) as a representative 代表
eg John accepted the championship award on behalf of the team．
约翰代表球队领取冠军奖。
2) for the good of 为了…… 的利益
eg He did many valuable services on behalf of justice and freedom．
他为正义和自由做了许多有意义的事情。
Language points
2. Competitors should be judged on their pronunciation, clarity and fluency, and also progression of ideas and audience engagement.
competitor: someone who takes part in a competition 选手，参赛者
用compete的适当形式填空。
1. The young man has often ___________ against famous players, but so far he has always been beaten.
2. They find themselves in ___________ with people much more experienced than they are.
3. Over 200 ___________ entered the race.
4. It’s getting very ___________ in the car industry.
competed
competition
competitors
competitive
clarity n. quality of being expressed clearly(名词) 清楚，清晰eg He had only visited the village once, but remembered it
with surprising clarity.
他只到过这个村子一次，对它的记忆却清晰得让人吃惊。
clarify v. to make something clearer or easier to understand
(动词)澄清，讲清楚，阐明
eg The report aims to clarify how these conclusions were reached.
那份报告旨在阐明这些结论是如何得出的。
progression n. a gradual process of change or development 变化，发展
progress v. 变化，发展
progress n. [U] 进步
make great/good progress in 在……取得(很大)进步
-sion (-ion, -tion等) : suffix in noun. (构成名词的后缀)，表示“……状态/行为”
eg decide v.— decision
confess v.— confession
compete v.— competition
engagement n. an official arrangement to do something 参与，约定
engage v. 参加，参与 (engage in)
-ment (suffix) ：the action or result of sth.
……的行为或结果；一般放在动词后，构成名词。例如：
develop v. — development
excite v. — excitement
govern v. —government
judge v. — judgement / judgment
3. We would not take up too much of your time.
根据句意，归纳take up的意思。
1) We tried to find a table for seven, but they were all taken up.
2) After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane took up her job as a doctor in the countryside.
3) To keep healthy, Professor Johnson took up cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
占据，占用（时间或空间）
开始从事
发展某种爱好；从事某项活动
4. Please do let me know.
在肯定句的谓语动词之前，可用助动词do来强调，被强调的动词使用原形，do有人称和时态的变化。
I did do my homework last night.
完成句子。
他昨晚的确目击了一场交通事故。
He ________ ________ a traffic accident yesterday evening.
did witness