课件23张PPT。Writing: Things we will do this class:
1. Read a story.
2. Write a summary.
3. Reflect on(反思) the story.Let’s watch a film clip.Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.
--- Forrest Gump《阿甘正传》Life always has ___________ surprises for us. It’s totally up to ________ to choose whether to get it and how to get it.ourselvesunexpectedUnderstanding main information :Who ?
What?
When?
Why?
How?
Surprise ending?
A retiring carpenter.He built the last house.Before his retirement.To do a personal favor to his employer. His heart was not in his work. The house was his own retirement gift.Understanding specific(具体的)infomation: 1. What attitude did the carpenter take when builing the last house? (Was he willing to build it? Was he careful and patient?)
2. How did the carpenter feel when he knew the house he built was a gift for his retirement?(Do you think he was regretful?)A negaive attitude.
Unwilling to build the house. Careless and impatient.Shocked and regretful.What is a summary?Writing a summary:Definition (定义)of summary:A summary is a short statement of something, which gives the general points rather than details.ShortGeneralWithout detailsFeatures(特征) of a summary:?Comparing two versions of the same story:
Sarah felt betrayed by Hannah. She didn’t expected Sarah should have failed an easy math quiz. Then Hannah sensed something was wrong. Sarah told her the truth and made her promise not to tell anyone . Hannah said she would keep the secret. However, the next day, Sarah’s classmates laughed at her lowest grade. Sarah blamed Hannah for not keeping her word and felt it hard to forgive her friend.
Sarah suspected her close friend Hannah gave away her lowest grade in a math quiz after promising not to, which destroyed their friendship and made her upset.Short / General/ Without detailsSummaryMain points.Much detailed information.
Usually in order of time or sequence(先后顺序).RetellingA negative attitude.
Unwilling to build the house.
Careless and impatient.Write a summary according to the information above!(About 30 words)You can begin like this : A retiring carpenter felt…when… Shocked and regretful.It’s time to share your summary!Is this story just a story? What makes this story more than just a story?moral寓意Reflecting on(反思) the story:1.What message does the passage want to convey? 2. Was it a wise way to end up his career like that? Your attitude and the choices made today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely!It’s unwise of the carpenter to end up his career in this way. determine/ decidelifehaveOurchoosewe4. What led to his regret?
What should he do to avoid the regret?3. What did he lose when treating the job like that? ● He lost a chance of living in a good house.
● He lost his fame as an outstanding house builder. A negative attitude and unwise choice.● Take a positive attitude.
● Learn to make wise choices. Write down your reflection based on the answers to the four questions!
● What the passage conveys to us is that…
● What we can learn from the passage is
that…
● The key leading to his regret lies in …
● What caused his regret is…
● … and … are the leading factors which
caused the regretful result.
● The way to avoid his regret is …
Share your reflection!Homework
Write a conclusion for your passage.● Suggestions on how to make wise choices.
● Inspirations for your future life.Appreciating famous sayings:Good luck to you!