(共23张PPT)
Unit 4
Period 5
Reading for Writing
Look at the following pictures and think about at least two adjectives to describe it.
Modern, wonderful…
Grand, magnificent…
Natural, peaceful…
1)能阅读和理解景物描写的文段所蕴含的深层含义和作者情感,分析其语言特征和修辞手法;2)能对熟悉地点的景物等进行比较生动、细致的描写。
Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.
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.The peaceful landscape of the "Emerald Isle" and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
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. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. 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.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.
(1) What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses.
(2) What are the best ways to experience some lrish traditions and culture
By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing.
It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.
What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song”
Sense of hearing
Communicate with local people; live with them for a while…
Travel to different places, distinguish different culture according to different parts of China…
4. What are the best way to experience Chinese traditions and customs
Analyse the descriptive paragraph.
1. Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentences(s) and the ending sentence(s).
Introductory sentence:
Ending sentence:
Ireland 's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.
And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
Introduce the topic and the main idea of the passage, attract readers.
Have a summary of the passage, let readers to remember the passage, normally at the end of the passage.
2. The paragraph talks about the different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.
Senses:
1
2
3
4
Places:
1
2
3
4
sight
hearing
touch
smell
In the green counties and hills
In the mountains
In the mountains
By the sea
3. What words does the writer use to describe sensory details
sight smell taste hearing touch
Feast for the eyes Sweet scent delicious Roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song Feel the sun on your skin
What is the difference between a common sentence and a sentence with sensory details
Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place.
1. Work in pairs. Choose one of your favourite places and tell a partner why you think is interesting, exciting, or surprising.
Landscape
Details
People
Customs
Food
2. Use the questions below to describe the place you have chosen.
What can you see
How does the place feel
What can you taste there
What can you hear
What can you smell
What does the place make you think or feel
Detailed questions: Start with your senses and then describe the specific content.
3. Use your answers to draft a passage about the place.
Introduction Make the reader eager to read your writing A striking image Something surprising A quote or question In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn read as the sun rises above the mountains.
Body Traditions
Help the reader follow your ideas In the morning/ afternoon/ evening
First, second, etc.
In the north… In the east…
Details and examples
Use sensory details Do not use general words Give examples What you can see, hear, smell, etc.
I learnt a lot.→ What did you learn
There were many things…→What
Some people… →Who
Ending Let the reader know that the passage ends Help the reader remember your writing At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now we’ll sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!
1.Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner's draft.
Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question
Is the description well-organised and easy to read
Has the writer included sensory details
Does the writer use specific words and give examples
Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes
Exchange drafts with a partner.
2. Give your comments to your partner and ask him/her to revise the draft.
Put up your passage in the classroom or make a class book about your favorite places.
1. [教材原句] 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.山间宁静的清晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
Language points
greet vt.问候;迎接
e.g.She floated down the steps to greet us.
【归纳拓展】
greet...with... 用……迎接…… greeting n. 问候;招呼
send one’s greetings to 向……问候
2. [教材原句]What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs 体验中国传统风俗的最好的方法是什么
custom n.风俗;习俗;习惯
e.g.It was her custom to rise early.
【归纳拓展】
follow/keep up a custom 沿袭/保留风俗
the custom of doing sth 做某事的习惯
It is the custom (for sb) to do sth 做…… (对某人来说)是习惯
customer n.顾客;客户
[即学即练] 单句填空
1.When you go abroad for further study,you should learn to adapt to the (custom) of the destination country.
2.We offer a personal service to all our (custom).
customs
customers
introduction
body
ending
Make the reader eager to read your writing
Transitions
Details and examples
Let the reader know that the passage ends
Help the reader remember your writing
Describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place.
A striking image
Something surprising
A quote or question
Help the reader follow your ideas
Use sensory details
Do not use general words
Give examples