To learn about the UK.
To know how to introduce a country by using a chart(图表) .
Where are they?
Step 1 Lead in
The UK
What do you know about the UK?
The UK
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island
Full name?
Capital?
London , the capital city ,is big and modern.
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苏格兰
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It’s made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
There are four parts in the UK and they are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Writing tip1:use various (各种各样的)sentences
About the country
An
Island
country
kings and queens
Kings and queens were once the UK’s rulers.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the home of kings and queens for a long time.
The British Museum
The UK has always been famous for it and you can learn a lot about the world’s culture there .
the Lake District
a place of natural beauty
You can see many swans and other wide birds on the lake.
Places to visit
Pounds
People use pounds in the UK.
Others
Places to visit
An island country
About the country
Others
Long history
London, the capital
Palaces and castles
Museums
Places of natural beauty
Best time to visit
Weather
Money
England, Wales…
Big and modern
Kings and queens were once its rulers
Buckingham Palace
the British Museum
the Lake District
May to September
Changes often
Pounds
Amy’s chart
Read Amy’s introduction to the UK
Step 2 Presentation
About
the
Country
England, Wales ...
parts
Kings and queens
were once its rulers
name
London, big and modern
capital
the UK
an island country. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, also called the UK, is
London, the capital city, is big and modern.
Like China, the UK has a long history.
Kings and queens were once its rulers.
Para.1 General introduction----- About the country
1.The UK is in _________
A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. America
2._____________has been the home of kings and queens .
the British Museum B. Tower Bridge C. Buckingham Palace D. the Lake District
3.You can learn a lot culture about the UK in ____________.
Buckingham Palace B. the British Museum C. the Lake District D. Tower Bridge
4. __________ is a place of natural beauty.
A. Buckingham Palace B. the British Museum C. the Lake District D. Tower Bridge
Para. 2: What to see and do------- places to visit
Places
to visit
Buckingham Palace
Palaces and castles
Museums
the British Museum
Places of natural beauty
the Lake District
Location(位 置)
European country
There are many palaces and castles in this old European country.
Buckingham Palace is the most famous one. It has been the home of Kings and queens for a long time. The UK has always been famous for its museums. Among them is the British Museum. You can learn a lot about the world’s culture there. The UK also has many places of natural beauty, such as the Lake District. You can see swans and other wild birds on the lakes there.
Writing tip 2:use topic sentences and the supporting details to make our articles actively.
Para. 3: Some tips-----others
The best time to visit the UK is from May to September.
1. When is the best time to visit the UK?
2. What’s the weather like in the UK?
3. Can I use RMB in London?
The weather changes often there.
No. People use pounds, not RMB or dollars.
Others
Best time to visit
May to September
Weather
Changes often
Money
Pounds
The best time to visit the UK is from May to September ________ its winter is wet ____ cold. The weather changes often there. It is sunny one minute, ____ rainy the next, _____ prepare for it ______ you go there. __________, remember that people use pounds there, not RMB _____dollars!
because
and
but
so
before
Moreover
or
after
although
while
Writing tip3: use conjunctions and transitions properly(恰当的使用连词和过渡语)
Para.1 : General introduction —About the country
(name, capital, history ...)
Para. 2: What to see and do —Places to visit
(palaces, castles, museums, places of natural beauty …)
Para. 3: Tips —Others
(best time to visit, weather, money …)
How to introduce a country
Make some conclusions
Step 3
Write the introduction to China
China
About
the
country
Places
to visit
Others
Group work
Location
Beijing, the capital
Population(人口)
Long history
Places to visit
Beijing
Qingdao
Yangzhou
Others
Weather
Chinese
Money
China
In Asia
Old and big
The largest population in the world
One of the four ancient civilizations(四大文明古国) in the world
Visit the Palace Museum, try Beijing duck, ...
Very different around the country, While cold in Beijing, warm in Guilin
Language
RMB
About the country
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Play volleyball on the beach , Go sailing ,
enjoy delicious seafood…
Visit Chinese gardens …,places of natural beauty…
local food
?Items
?Examples
Points
Structure结构
2
Information内容
?
6
Good expressions /transitions
6
Grammar
correct
4
Handwriting
beautiful?
2
Self- evaluation(自评)
the total point
3 paragraphs
name , different parts ,location, capital, places of interest
and special things, tips…
be in…/be a … country
natural beauty, history and culture, be famous for, prepare …for; the best time to visit; seldom/often change; because, so, moreover, but …
Tips for writing
How to introduce a country
Step 4 总结提升
( ) Collect some information
( ) Pick(挑选) a country
( ) Write an introduction(介绍)
( ) Make a chart (图表) to organize your ideas
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Homework
1. Revise your writing after class.
2. Collect some information about other
countries you’d like to introduce to your
classmates.