1、选修八 Unit 1 A land of diversity Period1 Using languageTeaching goals 教学目标1. Ability goals 能力目标Enable the students to know how to describe a place.2. Learning ability goals 学能目标Help the students learn how to write a passage about a place.Teaching procedures & ways教学过程与方式Step 写作策略1. 写作要求1 注意内容真实，表达清晰；2
2、 注意把握时态，在此类写作中，各种时态可以兼用；3 要有选择、有重点地去写，既有“面”的描写，又有“点”的突出；4 安排好合理的顺序。2. 写作指导1 如果你描写的地方是名山大川、园林等，那么描写的重点是其形、色、态等自然风光方面的特点；2 如果你描写的是名胜古迹或文化气息浓厚的地方，那么描写的重点应该是历史古迹、社会价值等方面的特点；3 如果你描写的是一个城市，那就要向读者清晰地描述这个地方的地理位置、人口状况、资源特色等地方特征。3. 常用表达1位置. lies near / behind / in front of / by the side of / between / among /
3、 . stands at the foot of / on the top of .Standing on the top of the mountain, . has seen many changes in this area. 2 人口. has a small population of . is a developing country, with a population of 130 million. The population here is increasing year by year. 3面积Tiananmen Square, one of the largest ci
4、ty squares in the world,covers an area of . Tiananmen Square, covering an area of ., is one of the largest city squares in the world. 4 历史. has a history of over . years. Built in the 16th century, the building has witnessed many comings and goings in history.5. 名胜In Beijing, there are many places o
5、f interest, such as. . in Beijing is one of the most well-known places of interest in the world. is the biggest city in ., which has many places of interest, among which is . Step 实战演练假如你叫李明，应美国笔友John的请求，给他发邮件简要介绍北京。信中至少包括以下要点：(1) 概况：北京，中国首都，位于我国北部, 是一个古老而美丽的城市，古建筑和现代风格的建筑和谐相映。它是中国政治、经济、文化的中心。(2) 著名
6、景点：长城、故宫、天安门等。(3) 文化：京剧，被称为中国国粹。(4) 特色美食：北京烤鸭。注意：1. 词数：不少于120； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：中国国粹 quintessence of China 和谐相映 blend harmoniously Step III 参考范文Dear John, I am glad to tell you something about Beijing.Beijing, the capital of China, is an ancient and beautiful city, which lies in the north part
7、 of the country. Various buildings of both ancient and modern styles are harmoniously blended. It is the center of politics, economy as well as culture in China. Beijing has many places of interest, among which are the Great Wall, one of the eight wonders of the world, the Palace Museum and Tiananme
8、n Square which is one of the largest city squares in the world. Regarding culture, Beijing Opera isregarded as the quintessence of China. You shouldnt miss it if you come here.When staying in Beijing, one of the most unforgettable experiences is to taste the famous Beijing Roast Duck. It is very delicious and I enjoy it very much. Welcome to Beijing!Best wishes! Yours, Li MingStep IV HomeworkWrite a passage to introduce your hometown according to what we have learned today.