(共18张PPT)
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writing
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Text Analysis
Plot Design
Language Expression
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Sally’s birthday was approaching.
But the burden of excessive homework and her parents’ struggling business made her disappointed and stressful.
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One day, her best friend Jane sensed her sadness and asked her why.
Sally replied there’s just too much going on and her parents had financial problems.
What’s up
Nothing serious.
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After the break, Sally saw Jane talking to Maria secretly. Curious, she went over to them, but as soon as Jane saw her, she quickly went away.
What happened
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Whenever Sally went over to them, they all walked away or tell her it’s a secret which Sally was not allowed to know.
It’s just a secret.
key elements
When
Where
Who
What
How
Sally’s birthday was approaching;
turning 11
at school
Sally; Jane; Maria and other classmates
Step 1 Text Analysis
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Step 1 Text Analysis
What
How
Sally saw Jane and all the other classmates talking secretly
Jane asked Sally why she looked sad, Sally explained the reason.
birthday was approaching;
decided not to have a party
disappointed and stressful
sad; disappointed
left out; anxious; heart sank; desparate
On her birthday,Sally went to school as usual but what she saw totally confused her.
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With the light suddenly on,a touching scene unfolded and the secret was finally revealed.
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Step 2 Plot design
1. What did she see
1. What was the touching scene
2. What was the secret
3. What was it like before
3. How did Sally react (behaviors and feelings)
Can you raise some questions
2. Where was she
4. What did she do next
4. How did the story end
Step 2 Plot design
In addition, are there any other clues in the text
Step 2 Plot design
In addition, are there any other clues in the text
Step 2 Plot design
In addition, are there any other clues in the text
Step 2 Plot design
Design the plots and organize them in order.
(Group work)
Para 1:
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Para 2:
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Sally opened the door and stepped in the classroom.
The classroom was in total darkness..
Everyone was quiet.
There was a birthday on the podium.
Everyone said happy birthday to Sally.
Sally was both happy and excited.
Sally knew it was Jane that organized the party.
Sally expressed gratitude to Jane.
Sally struggled to turn on the light.
Step 3 Language expression
Action Chains
Describe a series of actions of Sally
Inner Activity
Describe the feelings when Sally walked
Environment
Describe the unusual scene she saw
Para.1
Eg. Sally approached the classroom, opened the door and stepped into it.
Eg. Her heart was pounding like a drum, unable to calm down.
Eg. Darkness swallowed the whole room. It was so quite that you can even hear the sound clearly when a pen fell.
Step 3 Language expression
Environment
Describe the scene after turning on the light
Action Chains
What did people do to celebrate Sally’s birthday
Actions and Feelings
Describe the reactions of Sally
Para.2
Eg. The classroom was decorated with balloons and streamers. On the center of the podium lay a beautiful cake with 11 candles.
Eg. Her classmates,led by Jane and Maria,jumped out and gathered towards her, singing “Happy birthday” loudly.
Eg.
A wave of warmth surged over her. Sally was so touched that she couldn’t say a word. With tears streaming down her face, she made a deep bow.
The theme of story is about _________.
friendship.
Step 3 Language expression
Please use one sentence to echo the theme at the end of the story.
In that moment, Sally realized that true friendship wasn’t about grand parties, but about the people who stood by you when you needed them the most.
Her heart swelled with gratitude, knowing that she was surrounded by friends who cared enough to turn her sadness into joy.
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Step 3 Language expression
On her birthday,Sally went to school as usual but what she saw totally confused her. As she approached her classroom,Sally could no longer hear the laughter that used to fill the room. Everything was so quiet. The door was tightly closed. A wave of confusion washed over her as she stepped hesitantly into the room,her heart pounding. The classroom was in total darkness.With a puzzled frown on her face,she struggled to find her way,trying to reach for the light switch,but in vain. Just at that moment,a click of the light switch was followed by a chorus of voices,breaking the silence in the classroom. “Surprise!”
Step 3 Language expression
With the light suddenly on,a touching scene unfolded and the secret was finally revealed. Her classmates,led by Jane and Maria,jumped out. The classroom was decorated with balloons and streamers. At the sight of a beautiful cake and the presents waiting to be unwrapped,Sally broke into a radiant smile. She turned towards Jane,who was grinning from ear to ear. “We knew you couldn’t have a party this year,so we decided to bring one to you,” Jane exclaimed. The cloud of confusion lifted from Sally’s mind,replaced with joy and gratitude. Cutting the cake,Sally realized that this was indeed a grand birthday party,which was even greater than the ones she used to have.