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Unit5 Here and Now
Writing
Learning Objectives
能够通过感知来自世界不同城市的生活片段,发现不同国家不同地区人们生活的相似和不同之处,表达自己的兴趣,理解生活的意义所在。
能够正确运用现在进行时来描述公园图片中不同人物正在进行的活动。
能够模仿阅读文本撰写视频脚本,有条理地描述周日公园的生活片段。
能够以全球视野看待世界、思考问题,主动了解不同国家、不同地区的生活和文化。
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跟着哪吒去旅行
Let’ s travel around the world to see what people are doing right now!
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Some people
Others
Lights
Boats
People
are rushing to get home from work.
are enjoying the city at night.
are eating delicious food,
such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles.
are shining brightly across the city at night.
are moving slowly down the river.
8:00 p.m. Chongqing
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Many people
Some people
Many others
are working hard in their office.
are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets.
are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes.
3:00 p.m. Nairobi
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Many people
Bright yellow taxis
Some others
Others
are rushing to the subway to go to work.
are picking up and dropping off passengers.
are jogging, walking, and riding bikes in Central Park.
are drinking coffee and eating breakfast in coffee shops.
7:00 a.m. New York
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9:00 p.m. Tokyo
Advertising light boxes
Some people
Others
are shining brightly on both sides of the street.
are driving cars, rushing home after work.
are eating tasty dishes and chatting happily with their friends or family.
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Boats
Some people
Many others
People
1:00 p.m. Paris
are moving slowly down the Seine River.
are relaxing on the grassland.
are taking photos and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Eiffel Tower.
are waiting in line to climb the Eiffel Tower.
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Tourists
Researchers
Penguins
12:00 a.m. Antarctica
are taking pictures of the iceberg.
are working on the snow, collecting valuable data and samples.
are playing joyfully on the vast and frigid land.
Which city impressed you the most
Would you like to write a video script
It’s 8:00 p.m. in Chongqing, China. Some people are rushing to get home from work. But others are not in a hurry! They are enjoying the city at night. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river. People are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles.
In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s 3:00 p.m. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals!
It’s 7:00 a.m. in New York, USA. It’s early, but the city is getting busy! Many people are rushing to the subway. They are going to work. Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers. Some people are jogging, walking, and riding bikes in Central Park. Others are drinking coffee and eating breakfast in coffee shops.
What do you think about the video script
How to write a good video script
Think and Answer
What key points should you write about in a video script
video script
time
place
activities
feelings
self-introduction
How will you place the key points Why
weather
Think and Answer
How will you place the key points Why
self-introduction
time
place
activities
feelings
set the scene
keep the story
flowing
leave an emotional impact
hook the viewer
weather
Think and Answer
How will you place the key points Why
Hey, I’m ... from ... Welcome back to my channel.
Now it’s … and I’m in/at. Look, the sun is shining! Let's take a look at what's happening around us.
…be +ving…
…be +ving…
…be +ving…
…be +ving…
self-introduction
time
place
activities
feelings
weather
They are having great fun…
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
Think and Answer
Lights are shining brightly across the city,
and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river.
People are eating delicious food.
Others are eating tasty dishes
and chatting with their friends or family.
Penguins are playing joyfully on the vast and frigid land.
Taste
Hear
Sight
Touch
shining brightly
moving slowly
delicious
tasty
chatting
frigid
Smell
Specific sensory details can help create the picture in readers’ mind.
Five Senses
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
Think and Answer
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
… are rushing to the subway to go to work.
…are going to…
Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers.
... are jogging, walking, and riding bikes ...
... are drinking ... and eating ...
It’s early, but the city is getting busy!
relaxing and enjoyable life
contrast
You can use contrast to show the differences clearly.
English use signal words to show contrast, such as but, however.
A mix of work
and relaxation
Think and Answer
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
…people live side by side with many wonderful animals!
Bright yellow taxis…
iceberg/penguins
It’s important to highlight activities that are special to that city.
Think and Answer
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
Lights are shining brightly across the city at night.
Boats are moving slowly down the river.
Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers.
Advertising light boxes are shining brightly.
Scene discerptions can highlight the characteristics of the city.
Think and Answer
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
shining brightly
moving slowly
joyfully
happily
bright yellow…
busy
delicious and tasty
beautiful
Various adjectives, adverbs and preposition phrases can help make the video script attractive.
down the river
across the city
on the grassland
in coffee shops
Think and Answer
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
…are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets.
… are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles.
Giving specific examples can make the video script more informative and engaging.
For example/instance, …
like…/such as…
…, including…
Think and Answer
What writing skills do the writers use to make the activities attractive
It’s 8:00 p.m. in Chongqing, China. Some people are rushing to get home from work. But others are not in a hurry! They are enjoying the city at night. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river. People are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles.
In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s 3:00 p.m. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals!
It’s 7:00 a.m. in New York, USA. It’s early, but the city is getting busy! Many people are rushing to the subway. They are going to work. Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers. Some people are jogging, walking, and riding bikes in Central Park. Others are drinking coffee and eating breakfast in coffee shops.
Using conjunctions can enhance logical flow, making the video script easy to understand.
并列:and/or…
引导从句:because/when/if…
转折:but/however…
举例:such as/like…
递进:also…
Summary
Self-introduction
Hey, I’m ... from ... Welcome back to my channel. ...
Special activities
(be +V-ing)
Scene descriptions
contrast
sensory details
adj. & adv. &prep.
conjunctions
Time & Place & Weather
Feeling
They are having great fun...
The hamburger writing structure makes your video script “thick”.
Central Park, New York
Hey, I’m Jane. Welcome back to my channel. It is Sunday. I’m at People’s Park. People around me are doing different things. Can you describe what they are doing
-What is she doing
-She is exercising.
-What is he doing
-He is jogging.
-What is he doing
-He is making a phone call.
-What are they doing
-They are reading books under the tree.
-What are they doing
-They are drinking coffee and chatting.
-What are they doing
-They are playing with their kid.
-What are they doing
-They are having a picnic.
-What are they doing
-They are walking a dog.
-What are they doing
-They are planting a tree.
-What is she doing
-She is babysitting.
-What are they doing
-The man is playing the guitar, and the woman is listening to the guitar music.
-What are they doing
-They are jogging together.
-What are they doing
-They are standing and chatting.
-What are they doing
-They are riding bikes.
-What are they doing
-They are rowing a boat.
Pre-writing
answering the phone
reading under the tree
running & exercising
rowing a boat
riding bikes
chatting
having a picnic
playing with their kid
planting a tree
walking the dog
playing the guitar
babysitting
2a. Describe some of the activities to a partner.
On the lake,…
Beside the lake…
On the left side of the park,…
Under the tree,…
In the middle of the park…
While-writing
2b. Write a video script by describing what is happening in the park.
Self-introduction
Hey, I’m ... from ... Welcome back to my channel. ...
Special activities
(be +V-ing)
Scene descriptions
contrast
sensory details
adj. & adv. &prep.
conjunctions
Time & Place & Weather
Feeling
They are having great fun...
While-writing
2b. Write a video script by describing what is happening in the park.
Hey, I’m _____. Welcome back to my channel.
Now it’s ten o’clock in the morning, and I’m at People’s Park. Look, the sun is shining! Let’s take a look at what’s happening here.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Everyone is having a wonderful time in the park.
While-writing
2b. Write a video script by describing what is happening in the park.
contrast
1. Instead of working, people are relaxing in the park.
prep. phrase
2. Some people are riding bicycles along the park’s paths. They are pedaling quickly,
enjoying the cool morning breeze.
3. Under a big tree, a girl is sitting and reading a book. She is turning the pages slowly,
lost in the story.
prep. phrase
adv.
adj.
sensory details
prep. phrase
sensory details
While-writing
2b. Write a video script by describing what is happening in the park.
4. Near the tree, two friends are having a picnic. They are sitting next to the tent, eating
delicious sandwiches and fruit and enjoying the pleasant weather.
5. Some children are running around and laughing. Their laughter fills the air.
prep. phrase
prep. phrase
adj.
adj.
sensory details
sensory details
While-writing
Hey, I’m _____. Welcome back to my channel.
Now it’s ten o’clock in the morning, and I’m at People’s Park. Look, the sun is shining! Let’s take a look at what’s happening here.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Everyone is having a wonderful time in the park.
Instead of working, people are relaxing in the park. Some people are riding bicycles along the park’s paths. They are pedaling quickly, enjoying the cool morning breeze. Under a big tree, a girl is sitting and reading a book. She is turning the pages slowly, lost in the story. Near the tree, two friends are having a picnic. They are sitting next to the tent, eating delicious sandwiches and fruit and enjoying the pleasant weather. Some children are running around and laughing. Their laughter fills the air.
While-writing
1. Do you write about “When, Where, What, and How”
2. Do you have a clear structure
3. Do you use sensory details, contrast, detailed examples
to make the activities more attractive
4. Do you use various adjectives, adverbs and preposition
phrases to make the video script attractive.
5. Do you use conjunctions to enhance logical flow.
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Checklist
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Describing the Weather
The sun is shining brightly, casting a warm glow over the entire park. It's the perfect weather for spending time outdoors.
There's a gentle breeze blowing, rustling the leaves of the trees and bringing a refreshing coolness to the air. The clear blue sky above adds to the inviting atmosphere.
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Greetings and Introduction
Good morning/afternoon/evening, everyone! Welcome back to our channel. Today, we're bringing you a delightful glimpse into the vibrant activities unfolding at [Park Name].
Hello there! It's [time], and I'm thrilled to be here at [Park Name], where the day is just getting started. Let's dive right in and see what's catching everyone's attention.
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Describing People and Activities
Over there, a lively group of children is playing on the swings. Their laughter and joyful screams echo through the park, creating a cheerful soundtrack for the morning.
Nearby, a family has spread out a colorful blanket under the shade of a large tree. They're enjoying a picnic, sharing food and conversation, and making the most of this lovely day together.
On the other side of the park, a couple is jogging along the winding path. They're keeping a steady pace, focused on their workout, but also taking in the beautiful surroundings as they go.
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General Atmosphere and Conclusion
This is just a small taste of the colorful life that fills [Park Name] on a day like today. It's a melting pot of different ages, interests, and activities, all coming together in harmony.
The park truly is a haven for relaxation, exercise, and enjoying the simple pleasures of nature. It's a place where memories are made and where people can escape the stresses of the outside world, even if just for a little while.
So, whether you're a regular visitor or just passing by, [Park Name] has something special to offer. We hope you've enjoyed this virtual visit with you.
Recently, TikTok has become extremely popular, and everyone is sharing their lives on it. Let's create and share videos together!
Make a video on TikTok
Walk around the campus and make a video by describing what student and teachers are doing in the school.
Make a video on TikTok
Walk around the campus and make a video by describing what student and teachers are doing in the school.
Write a video script.
Start recording.
Edit your video.
Post your video.
We share
our lives by showing daily activities across
various locations.
Homework
Must-do必做
Review all the new words and phrases from the passage.
Polish your video script in 2b.
Choose-to-do选做
Make the video according to your video script.
Write a video script by describing what is happening around your campus.
Thank You!