课件19张PPT。
M2U1 Project Telling about an unexplained mystery
Learning objectivesreview words in project
review the structure of a news report
create a word map for Flossie
write and present a news report about mysterious creatureshairysurviveunexplained talescreaturestrengthtrackfurhuman beingancestorwitnessamazing speedmysteryevidence of its existenceShennongjia Nature ReserveHimalayasnorth-west of USAmade its wayHow to create a word map?Put the related words togetherYeti, Bigfoot and the Wild Man of Shennongjia
People have reported seeing a wild c_______ in the Himalayas called Yeti, which is said to be a large h____ animal that walks on two feet like a h_____ ______.
The evidence of its e________ includes an American mountain climber’s w_______ and the discovery of its t_____, which were 33 centimeters in l_______.
According to dozens of reports, Yeti is not alone. Some similar creatures , called bigfoot and Wild man also have large tracks. In one case, a wild man was reported to be running with amazing speed and s_______.
After years of study, Dr. GK became c__________ of their existence. He believed that these creatures were linked to a common a_________, which later m_____ its way to different parts of the world, and continues to s_______ even today.
Scientists hope that the m________ will be solved one day.
ysteriesadeurvivencestoronvincedtrengthengthracksitnessxistenceuman beingairyreatureWhat makes a news report?Para 1:
Para 2-4:
Para 5:
Para 6:A brief introduction
Detailed information
Experts’ opinion
Conclusion
evidence of its existencefeaturesAn informative/ eye-catching title!A monster witnessed by a student on XJDFZ campus !!!A monster witnessed by a student on XJDFZ campus
A monster was reported to be seen in the pond on XJDFZ campus at about 21:40 last night.
According to Yuan Yifei, who was on his way back home, a shadow with a long neck and a tail appeared on the surface of the pond.
But when other students rushed to look into what really happened, the creature simply disappeared, leaving them all feel puzzled.
Some of them believe the shadow belongs to a creature similar to Loch Ness Monster.
A student saw a monster on XJDFZ campus
Last night at about 9:40 pm, when Yuan Yifei was on his way back home, he saw a shadow appearing on the surface of the pond.
“I was really amazed”, he said. “So I called my friends out. We searched the entire campus, hoping to see the shadow again, but our efforts ended in failure. ”
“I’m sure the creature was something related to Loch Ness Monster,” said one of his friends.
DiscussionCompare the two versions.
Which version is more like a news report? Why?… is reported to be seen…
It is said/reported that…
There has been dozens of reports that…
In one case,…
People believe that…
…, which some people believe…
…, which some people say…
Useful sentences from the articleA monster witnessed by a student on XJDFZ campus
A monster was reported to be seen in the pond on XJDFZ campus at about 21:40 last night.
According to Yuan Yifei, who was on his way back home, a shadow with a long neck and a tail appeared on the surface of the pond.
But when other students rushed to look into what really happened, the creature simply disappeared, leaving them all feel puzzled.
Some of them believe the shadow belongs to a creature similar to Loch Ness Monster.
ScotlandCould you write a news report for Flossie?She’s famous. She’s a celebrity. Everyone tries to spot Nessie.
But no body has ever tried to spot me.
I WANT to be spotted. I want to be noticed. I want to be made a fuss of. But no matter what I do, nobody notices me at all.
…
People were either scared of me—or they didn’t believe in me.
It was hopeless. So I sulked. I’m very good at sulking. I can do it for ages.Create a word map for Flossieeach group discuss and create a word map
send your word maps to the teacher
complete a final version together
Create a word mapWhat are Flossie’s features?Can you describe Flossie’s character?What troubles does Flossie have?What is Flossie special for?… is reported to be seen…
It is said/reported that…
There has been dozens of reports that…
In one case,…
People believe that…
…, which some people believe…
…, which some people say…
Useful sentences from the articlePresentationWhat have we learnt in this class?words in project
the structure of a news report
to create a word map for Flossie
to write and present a news report about mysterious creaturesHomework: Polish your news reportThank you!