(共19张PPT)
Embracing Growth
Learning aims
At the end of the class, you will be able to:
1. Learn how to evaluate a book review;
2. Know how to write and evaluate a reflection;
3. Form a positive attitude towards growing up and learn to improve ourselves.
I
A book review
Reading for information
the title of the book:
the name of the author:
the genre(体裁):
a memorable character:
a quote from the book:
the key message of the book:
The little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
children’s fantasy
a rose
It’s the time...so important.
It talks about the importance of looking beneath the surface of things to uncover their real meaning.s.
Basic elements
General facts
Plot
Comments
Conclusion and recommendation
Reading for structure
Reading for purpose
What is the purpose of the author to write the book review he opurpose of the author to write this book review hat i
s the purpose of the author to write this book review
The author reviews the book to share his own critical thinking about the book and recommend it to readers.
Show time
Evaluation criteria(标准):
□ Does the review include the basic elements
title; author; genre; a character; a quote; key message
□ Does the review have a proper layout
general facts; plot; comments; conclusion and recommendation
□ How is the language
tense; grammar; spelling; punctuation;
rich and various expressions; varied sentence structures
□ How is the handwriting
II
A reflection
A Boy and Nails
Read the story and fill each blank with one word.
A father teaches his son how to __________ his temper by __________ nails into a fence and ________them out. The father also makes his son understand that the words that are said in anger will leave a _______ in someone's heart. The father is _______enough to teach his son a lesson using such an unforgettable way. We should ______ twice before action and learn to control our emotions, _______ will be good to us and those around.
control/hold
hammering
hole
wise
which
think
pulling
What is a reflection
A reflection is about your feelings and thinking after you read a book or a story. When you write it, you should first introduce the book or the story you read, and you can also introduce some unforgettable plots in it, then clarify your thoughts and what it brings you after reading.
How do we write a reflection
Paragraph 1: Summary of the story
Paragraph 2: Your thoughts or ideas (body)
Paragraph 3: Your conclusion
Introduce general plot, characters and main
themes of the story.
Express your own opinions.
Explain and explore your opinions, by providing
details from the story or some new information.
Make an overall conclusion for your reflection.
Practice
Writing time
Exchange and recommendation
Evaluation criteria:
□ Does the reflection include the key points
summary; your thought; conclusion
□ Is the reflection organized properly and smoothly
in order of time; proper connecting words...
□ How is the language
tense; grammar; spelling; punctuation;
rich and various expressions; varied sentence structures
□ How is the handwriting
Think and share
What have you learned about growing up in this class
1. It’s important to look beneath the surface of things
to uncover their real meanings.
2. It’s the time and effort you spent on what you love
that makes it so important.
3. As teenagers, we should learn to control our
temper/anger, which is beneficial to our growth.
...
Assignments:
1. Polish your book review and reflection.
2. Make self evaluation for this class.
Self-evaluation
What I have learnt... Definitely Not quite Not at all
I can write a book review
I can write a reflection
I have a better understanding of growing up and improving myself
I build up confidence in learning English
Thank you!
