(共40张PPT)
UNIT 4
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
Reading for writing
■ By the end of this class, we will be able to:
1. analyze the structure and language features of the passage;
2. figure out the relationship between the beauty and the traditions;
3. imitate and describe our hometown from different senses.
Let's enjoy our trip to Ireland!
Q:How much do you know about Ireland
Irish&English
Euro
70, 273 k㎡
4.609 million
Step 1
Lead-in
←National flag
←Dublin Castle
(都柏林城堡)
The Cliffs of Mopher→
(莫赫悬崖)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral→
(圣帕特里克教堂)
Step 2.
Ireland has an incredible(不可思议的) history and connection(联系)to music. The Emerald Isle is known for her singers and songwriters.
Something about Ireland
Pre-reading
Beautiful Ireland and
its traditions
1. What's the main idea of the passage
2. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
3. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures
Step 3.
While-reading
1. What's the main idea of the passage
A.The beautiful scenery of the Ireland
B.The history of the Ireland
C.The beautiful scenery and traditions of the Ireland
D.The customs of the Ireland
2. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
A.The beautiful countryside scenery of the Ireland
B.The long history of the Irish countryside
C.The traditions of the Irish countryside
D.Many green counties in the Ireland
Read the passage and choose the best answer
3.What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures
A. Dance with the natives
B. Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub
C. Sing a song with the natives
D. Enjoy some traditional music
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses.
Beautiful Ireland and
its traditions
language points& writing tips
have/has+done
现在完成时
现在分词,表主动
sight
hearing
smell
touch
taste
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
sight
And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
hearing
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers
while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
touch
smell
hearing
With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing and dining.
culture
sceneries
transitional
sentence
过渡句
To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.
eat
go to
drink
If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first hand.
see
To make readers eager to read
To let readers know the passage ends
Details and examples
Body
Ending
Introduction
1.Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentence and the ending sentence.
Step 4.
Post-reading
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2.The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.
Senses:
Places:
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2.The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.
Senses:
Places:
sight
hearing
touch
smell
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in the green counties and hills
by the sea
in the mountains
in the mountains
描写一个城市或地点是一种描述性的说明文。它主要说明或解释某一城市或地点的地理位置、外貌、环境、经济、文化、交通、历史演变、发展展望等,使读者获取信息。
一般来说,描述性的说明文写作顺序主要有三种形式:时间顺序、空间顺序和逻辑顺序。
◆写作指导
Step 5
Pre-writing
题型解读
01
体裁:
说明文
02
时态:
一般现在时
03
人称:
第三人称
写作攻略
确定文章架构:
三段式
outline
模板素材
地理位置
人口
面积
历史
气候
交通
风俗习惯
特产特色
The geographical position
population
area
history
climate
The traffic
Customs and habits
Specialty features
模板素材
地理位置
The geographical position
①X位于……:
X is located in...
X lies in the south of...
Located in..., X is a city...
②X周围是……:
Surrounded by..., X is...
模板素材
人口
population
①X有……人口:
X has a (large/small) population about ...
The population of X is...
X is a city with a (large/small) population..
②X的人口增加到/增加了……:
The population of X increases to/by...
模板素材
面积
area
①X的面积是……:
X has an area of... square kilometers.
②海岸线总长……:
Its coastline has a total length of... kilometers.
模板素材
历史
history
①X有……的历史:
X has a (long) history of...
②X追溯到……:
X dates/goes back to...
模板素材
气候
climate
①表示天气:
be (very/quite/extremely) cold/hot/warm/dry/sunny/rainy/mild/... all year round
②各地气候差异很大:
The climate differs greatly from one area to another.
模板素材
交通
The traffic
①X交通便利:
It is very convenient for you to go to X.
X is within easy reach.
②可乘……去X:
You can take a bus/a train/a plane to X.
You can go to X by bus/train/plane.
The best way to visit X is to take a bus tour.
模板素材
特产特色
Specialty features
①名胜: places of interest
②著名的旅游景点之一:
one of the famous tourist attractions
③盛产……;在……方面丰富:
be rich in (natural resources/tourist attractions/..., such as/like...)
④因……而著名:
be famous/well known for...
典例分析
假定你是李华,请你用英语给你的加拿大笔友Cindy介绍你家乡的情况,要点包括你家乡的地理位置、气候特点、著名景点、主要物产以及近年来的变化等,并邀请她来做客。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Cindy,
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Step 6.
While-writing
典例分析
a county in Jiangxi Province
chrysanthemum and tea
scenic spots:Huang Tingjian and Autumn Harvest Uprising Memorial Hall
I feel proud to make a brief introduction to my hometown, Xiushui to you.
Xiushui, located in Southern China 【1】, is an ancient county in Jiangxi Province. It has four distinct seasons, which bring us beautiful natural scenery and rich agricultural produce, such as chrysanthemum and tea【2】. As an ancient county, Xiushui has a long history, making it full of historic scenic spots 【3】, like Huang Tingjian and Autumn Harvest Uprising Memorial Hall. In recent years, my hometown has greatly developed and become a well-known tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world 【4】.
Welcome to my hometown and enjoy the special local produce. I'm sure you'll love it.
1.完成课时作业(十二)
2.写一篇说明文(介绍一个你喜欢的地方)周一上交
3.复习所学内容