(共24张PPT)
Unit
People of Achievement
1
—Reading for Writing
课前小测(have a test):
1.doctorate 2. numerous 3. flee
4. infer 5. relativity 6. patent
7.device 8. draft 9. professor
10.genius 11. moustache
12. 小说家 13. 温柔的,文静的 14.酷爱,激情
15. 政治家 16. 创建 17.偶然碰到
18.掌权 19.担职,任职 20.非凡的
21. 聪颖的
Teaching objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
1. learn Albert Einstein’s life and his achievements;
2. figure out the organization and language features of the text;
3. identify how to introduce about someone they admire;
4. write an introduction about someone they admire.
Lead in Watch & Talk
Albert Einstein, perhaps the greatest scientist in modern physics, is often considered one of the smartest men who ever lived. He made numerous contributions to the world, being the general theory of relativity and the famous formula. Einstein was not only a genius, he was a courageous and kind figure, loved by many people. This gentle genius was born in Germany on March 14,1879.
What words would you use to describe him
greatest brilliant extraordinary genius
hardworking committed remarkable
— for the genre & main idea
3. The text mainly talks about
Albert Einstein’s and
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life story
1. What’s the genre(体裁) of the text
A. Exposition B. Biography
C. Argumentation D. Practical writing
achievements
to introduce Albert Einstein
Task of today: learn to write a text to introduce someone you admire by learning from this text.
Before -reading
2.What will be included in biography
1.graduation 2.education
3.personal experience 4.achievement
5.evaluation 6. hobby
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1.Find main idea of each paragraph
Para.1 A. His early life and education
Para.2 B. Einstein’s death
Para. 3 C. The greatness of Albert Einstein
Para. 4 D. His work experience and achievements
Para. 5 E. His mid-life crisis
Para. 6 F. His appearance and personality
While-reading
Born in Germany
1879
1896
1955
1933
1895
failed to enter university
entered university
1900
1905
1922
graduated
took a job
as a clerk in the Swiss patent office
1902
earned a doctorate in physics and published four extraordinary physics papers
1909
entered research full-time at a university
was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics
fled Germany
passed away
a biography
developed in time order
While-reading
2.Complete the time line
e7d195523061f1c0092ce48a5fc95870a0687ac45bc8b2caB227BFDC40F9DB2B7A559DE97B8BDC6E716585DDCE188C7BF488BAA08C98985C74A3E1B5E305210FABE6A8AE2A6A8AB67019A6860E9B7AF5FCD1C93861F4105C09D7A5055988F1D88CD5974E708A34BBADB3B978437FE2EB4A61CE8F5D852B174F046418A634CC037792D418F515A3032734C4DCF4BC12B5
Extraordinary achievements
comments
Brief introduction to Albert Einstein and his achievements
3. Read para 1 and find out what the writer introduced about Einstein’s life
Birth
Education background
Working experience
appreciation
The whole life of Albert Einstein(success and obstacles in life)
4. Read para 2-5 and find out what the writer introduced about Einstein’s life
Let’s review the structure of a short biography!
Structure
para 1
para 2
para 3
Introduction ( identity, great contributions and personal qualities)
Body (important life experiences)
Ending ( judgement and appreciation )
Identify the rhetorical devices(修辞手法) in the following sentences.
Following this, he gradually became famous throughout the world ____________________ .
Einstein, who was Jewish, found _____________
___________________ closed to him.
Einstein ________________.
as the new Isaac Newton
the doors of
had passed away
academic institutions
He had a thick moustache and long white hair, which sometimes stood on end as though he had just received
an electric shock.
How can we make it impressive to your readers
Rhetorical Device
Analogy (类比)
Metaphor (暗喻)
Simile(明喻)+
Personification
(拟人)
Euphemism
[ ju f m z m]
(委婉语)
Sentences
出生于:___________________ 热爱...:_______________
在……方面有天赋:_______________从某大学毕业:__________
be born in
have/show a passion for
be talented in...
graduate from
1.Introduction:
Words and Phrases for writing
identity, great contributions,graduation/job
2.Body (important life experiences)
担任,任职:____________
把…奉献给…:___________________
起关键性作用:_______________
坚定的毅力和决心___________________
在…获得巨大的成功:___________________
下定决心做某事:_____________________
devote oneself to.../commit oneself to do
play a crucial role in
strong will and determination
achieve great success in...
take up a position as
make up one’s mind to do
/ be determined to do sth
3.Ending ( judgement and appreciation )
为赢得好名声:_______________ 高度评价__________________
做出巨大贡献:________________________ 被认为是…:________________
作为……而闻名:__________________ 被尊称为________________________
树立好榜样:_________________
值得我们崇拜和尊重:_________________________________
earn a good reputation
make great contributions to
be acknowledged as.../
be considered as
be known/famous as
be honored as
set a good example for...
deserve our admiration and respect
think highly of
(开头句)
Among them, the person I admire most is Zhong Nanshan, who has become a household name for his contributions to defeating virus. (定语从句:整体概述成就)
中间段(描述成就贡献)
Graduating from Peking University in 1993, he worked as a teacher in Wuhan University.
Born in Shanghai, on September 12th, 1980, Yao Ming is one of the best basketball players in China.
With strong will and great determination, he achieved the great success in...
(结尾评价总结句)
Without a doubt, (人物) has left a lasting impression on me and my outlook on life.
His dedication to work is admirable, which truly inspires me to become a respected man like him in the future.
Inspired by her example, I am determined to....(你的行动、目标)in the future
佳句示例
课文例句仿写练习
作为当代中国最伟大的人物之一,袁隆平被人们称为“杂交水稻之父”。
Yuan Longping, who is one of the greatest figures in modern China, is widely considered as the “ father of hybrid rice”.
通过提高水稻产量,他为解决世界饥饿问题作出了巨大贡献。
He made huge contributions to the problem of world hunger by promoting rice production.
袁隆平不仅仅是一位杰出的科学家,他还爱好广泛,例如喜欢听音乐和游泳。
Yuan was not only an outstanding scientist; he was also a person who had a wide range of hobbies, like listening to music and swimming.
The person I admire most is (人). 出
生于1930年北京,袁隆平是最伟大的科学家之一(定语从句), showed a passion for (研究水稻).
After (毕业于)Southwest Agricultural College,
_ ___(他花费大量时间进行农业教学与研究). Despite many difficulties,he (他设法克服它们). (凭借坚强的意志和坚定的决心取得了巨大的成就 ) breeding hybrid rice, which made him _____________(成功的.).
Having (为...树立好榜样) us, 他是一个值得我们完全钦佩和尊敬的优秀人物(定语从句.
Complete the phrases and sentences
YuanLongping
Born in Beijing in 1930,YuanLongping ,who is one of the greatest scientists
researching rice
graduating from
he spent most of his time in doing agricultural teaching and research
managed to overcome them
With strong will and great determination, he achieved the great success in
successful
set a great example for
he is an excellent person who fully deserves our admiration and respect
Model essay---- 基础版
The person I admire most is Yuan Longping. Born in Beijing in 1930 , Yuan Longping , who is one of the greatest scientists, showed a passion for researching rice.
After graduating from Southwest Agricultural College, he spent most of his time on agricultural teaching and research. Despite many difficulties, he managed to overcome them. With strong will and great determination, he achieved the great success in breeding hybrid rice, which improved the rice production and helped rid the world of hunger. So he is known as the father of hybrid rice.
Having set a great example for us, he is an excellent person who fully deserves our admiration and respect.
Writing time
出生:1930年9月7日,北京
爱好:听音乐、游泳
毕业院校:西南农学院(Southwest Agriculture College)
工作经历及成就:1.大学毕业后,袁隆平去往湖南从事农业教学和研究工作,并在1975年成功培育出了杂交水稻。
2.提高水稻产量,消除世界饥饿
3.被誉为“杂交水稻之父” “Father of Hybrid Rice”
4.2019年被授予“共和国勋章” the Medal of the Republic
2021年5月22日,在湖南长沙逝世;
The Man Who Fed the World
Yuan Longping, who is one of the greatest figures in modern China, is widely known as the “ father of hybrid rice”. He made huge contributions to the problem of world huger by promoting rice production.Yuan is not only an outstanding scientist, he is also a person who has a wide range of hobbies, like listening to music and swimming in daily life.
Introduction
Identity
Contributions
Personal
qualities
Model essay------进阶版
This great scientist was born in Beijing on 7 September 1930. After graduating from College, he devoted himself to agricultural education and research all along. Owing to years of hard-working, he succeeded in cultivating hybrid rice in 1975 and was awarded many times. On 22 May 2021, it was reported that Yuan had passed away, and our whole country mourned the great loss of a brilliant scientist.
His dedication to work is admirable, which truly inspires me to become a respected man like him in the future.
Life experience
Judgement and appreciatio
evaluation
Polish your introduction yourself and assess it according to the checklist;
exchange it with your partner to improve and make it better.
Checklist(YES / NO) Self-evaluation Peer-evaluation
Does the writer describe the person’s appearance and personality
Does the writer tell an impressive story of the person’ s life
Does the writer say why the person is great
Does the writer sum up how he / she feels about this person
Is it a clear writing
Homework
Compulsory homework:
complete the post writing and polish your writing .
Optional homework:
write a passage about Tu Youyou based on today’s topic:
The person I admire most
Thank you