课件29张PPT。8下Unit 2 TravellingStudy skillsLearning aims:
By the end of this period, you will be able to
1.understand the difference between main points and details;
2.find out main points and details in articles quickly and correctly;
3.describe your own experience or feelings by using main points and details properly. Since the outbreak of the virus, the whole world is in trouble now. More and more people out of China are newly infected with the COVID-19 .We still have to pay more attention to this situation. In order to protect us students, we have lessons at home now. Can you find facts and opinions in this article ? What is the article about ?A topic is a general subject. It can often be expressed in a single word or a phrase. How can we organize our article with facts and opinions?TopicPlaceTimePeopleExperience FeelingsWhen did it happen? Where did it happen? Who was there?What happened?How did you feel?WhenWhereWhoWhatHowThe main point, also called the main idea,
is the most important thought about a topic. It helps to organize the opinions and tells the reader what the text is about. Main pointsA day at DisneylandHad fun on (1)_________________Hurried to have a (2)_____________ and met Disney (3)________________ on the way.Watched a (4)________ of Disney charactersWatched a (5)__________Did some (6)___________Watched (7)____________in front of the castleSpace Mountainquick mealcartoon charactersparade4-D filmshoppingthe fireworksDetailsDetails, or supporting details, are specific facts, reasons, examples or other kinds of information
to support the main points. DetailsHow to find the topic?Rule 1 :
Look carefully at the title. Often the topic is one of the words in the title. When you see the girl for the first time,you may think she is a boy. She is very outgoing. Who is she? Wang Meng, the Chinese top skater.
Wang Meng first got to the finishing line in the women's 1,000 meters short track speed skating final(短道速滑决赛) at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games(温哥华冬奥会). After she succeeded in the 500-metre and 3,000-metre races, she won her third gold medal this time.
Just before the final race Wang Meng caught a bad cold and coughed terribly. With the words of "You can, you can do!" she won at last. She said,"I really feel these three gold medals belong to my team, to China. It was with the help of my team that I won the prize. "
Though Wang Meng is only twenty-four, she has been the most successful Chinese skater. We are proud of her and her team. How to find the topic?Rule 2 :
Look for clue words or phrases that are used repeatedly. Often that word or phrase is the general topic of the article. How to find the main points?Rule 1 :
Look for the topic sentence for the main point in the first sentence,within the paragraph or at the end of the paragraph. How to find the main points?Rule 2 :
Read through the details for the information to make a conclusion . There are many problems in Zhalong.Practice: Identifying Main Point
What is the main point ? _______
A. The price to visit the Slender West Lake.
B. The thing Ge Garden is famous for.
C. The website to know more about He Garden.
D.The Information about Yangzhou gardens.
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DPractice: Identifying Main Point Jane Austen (1775-1817), an English novelist, started writing young and completed six novels in her life. Today Austen’s books are more popular than ever. In the last 10 years, five of her six novels have been made into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be best-sellers.
Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University, says that her novels are about marriage, friendships and the family, which are still with us today. “The stories are timeless,” Jenkyns said.What is the main point of Paragragh 1 and Paragraph 2 ? _________
A. Jane Austen passed away in her fifties.
B. Austen’s works remain popular today.
C. all of Austen’s works have been made into Hollywood films.
D. Austen’s works are mostly about war and the family.
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BHow to find the details? Tips:
1. Details are needed to help you to understand the main points better.
2. Details are needed to help to further the storyline or enrich the power of the main points.
Omit unnecessary details
A trip to Yangzhou
The day finally arrived. My grandparents and I left for Yangzhou early in the morning. It took us about 30 minutes to get there by train.
In the morning, we visited Dongguan Street. I had some noodles and bread for breakfast at home. And I had some local snacks in the street.I bought some souvenirs there for my friends.
At noon, we had a big dinner in Shi Weitian Restaurant. Fried rice is my favourite local food. My father had some fast food in his office. What a pity!
In the afternoon, we visited the Slender West Lake. The views there are very beautiful. My grandfather took many photos.
All of us enjoyed this trip very much, and I hope to visit Yangzhou again.
1. Questions about main points (主旨大意题)2. Questions about details(细节理解题)A. Why did Tony write his first guidebook?B. What can be the best title of the passage?C. Where can you find the school name?D. What is the passage mainly about?Play a game:Two types of examination questionsPractice: Identifying Topics, Main points & Details Today some jokingly or seriously say that friends are made to be used. It makes me very sad.In fact, true friendship is the communication and understanding of the hearts.
True friendship is like water. Water is tasteless, but is helpful when we're thirsty.True friends aren't with each other every day, but are connected in heart every minute.
True friendship is like medicine. Though it is bitter,it cures your illness. True friends give you some advice. They criticize you when others have a good word for you because they worry that you may lose your cool head.
True friends make you complete. Many persons go along with you through your life However, you still need someone who understands your thoughts and souls. Without them,you are likely to be unhealthy in spirit.
Once you have found such a true friend, do treasure him. Friendship TopicMain pointThere are three reasons why friendship is the communication and understanding of hearts.True friendship is like water.Detail 1 Detail 2 True friendship is like medicine.Detail 3True friends make you complete.Practice: Identifying Topics, Main points & Details Friendship TopicMain pointThere are three reasons why friendship is the communication and understanding of hearts.True friendship is like water.Detail 1 Detail 2 True friendship is like medicine.Detail 3True friends make you complete. A trip to HK WhereHowWhenWhatWhoDetail 3Detail 2Detail 1When we write about an experience or event, we can organize our ideas using the following chart.Main pointsTopicTopic...fgahbdec
Try to talk about their trip.Class 1, Grade 8 studentsA visit to South Hill Enjoyed the natural beautyFlew kitesWent fishing by the lakeEverybody felt excitedSouth Hill5 MarchTopic Sample speech
On 5 March,the Class 1,Grade 8 students had a visit to South Hill. They enjoyed the natural beauty there.Some of them flew kites, while some of them went fishing by the lake.Everybody felt very excited.On 5 March,the Class 1,Grade 8 students had a visit to South Hill. They enjoyed the natural beauty there.Some of them flew kites, while some of them went fishing by the lake.Everybody felt very excited. When What How After arriving at the foot of the hill, they decided to have different interesting activities with friends.They climbed onto the top, and had a bird’s-eye view of the town. It was very beautiful./The kites flew high in the sky. The girls ran after them happily./ Fishing needs patience.The boys caught a lot of fish in the end.They had a fantastic time that day./It's the most interesting trip they have ever had.How to add some more detailsOn 5 March,the Class 1,Grade 8 students had a visit to South Hill. After arriving at the foot of the hill, they decided to have different interesting activities with friends.
They enjoyed the natural beauty there.They climbed onto the top, and had a bird’s-eye view of the town. It was very beautiful.
Some of them flew kites, The kites flew high in the sky. The girls ran after them happily.
Some of them went fishing by the lake.Fishing needs patience. The boys caught a lot of fish in the end.
Everybody felt very excited.They had a fantastic time that day. It's the most interesting trip they have ever had.
How to add some more details Read the tips and write the article 1.Remember to state clearly the place and the time of your activity, and the people who did with you.
2.Organize your ideas before you write.
3.Think of something interesting and special to write about.
4.Use adjectives and adverbs to make your article more interesting.
5.Write about your feelings in the last paragraph.