1、Unit 4 History and traditionsPeriod 4 Reading For Writing教学设计The writing project of this unit is to introduce a place you like, and summarize the theme of the original text in concise language for an article introducing a place. This style usually uses the third person, and the tense is mainly the p
2、resent tense. When writing such articles, we should pay attention to that we should not copy the original sentences in the summary, but use our own language, such as appropriate synonyms or synonyms, to replace the key words, main sentences or paragraph center of the original.1. Get students to have
3、 a good understanding of how to introduce a place you like.2. Instruct students to write an essay to introduce a place you like.3. Develop students writing and cooperating abilities.4. Strengthen students great interest in writing discourses.1. Stimulate students to have a good understanding of how
4、to introduce a place you like.2. Cultivate students to write a news report properly and concisely.Step1: PredictionLook at the title and the picture and guess the topic of the textIntroduce the beauty and traditions of Ireland Step 2：Read and find out:1Whats the main idea of the passage?The beautifu
5、l scenery and its traditions2What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?The beautiful countryside scenery of the Ireland3What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub4. What should you do if you want to exp
6、erience local culture and customs first-hand? Introduce yourself to a friendly face.Step 3: Study its language features and organizationLanguage features:1Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for(提供了一些东西) each of the senses v.ing结构作状语 2The peaceful landscape of the
7、“Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle(青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中) with复合结构3With all this beauty, it is not surprising that(不令人吃惊) Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining Itbeadj.th
8、at. Organization:Introductory sentence:Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all.Sensory details: The peaceful landscape and many green counties are a true feast for the eyes.The roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music.Ending sentenceIf you introduce yourself to
9、a friendly place, you are likely to experience the local culture and customs first-hand . 本单元的写作项目是介绍一个你喜欢的地方，对一篇介绍某个地方的文章用简洁的语言概括原文的主题。这种文体通常用第三人称，时态以一般现在时为主。在写作此类文章时，我们要注意的是，在概要中不要照搬原文语句，而要用自己的语言，如恰当的同义词或同义句来代替原文的关键词、主旨句或段落中心大意。在写作时要注意以下几点：1理清原文结构了解文章的结构可以更好地为理解中心意思服务。2抓中心词和大意找出原文的关键词、主旨句和各段落的大意，用
10、词性转换、近义词替换、转换句型或者用概括的语言(如名词性从句)简化描述的方法来重新组织文章；然后用衔接词或合并句子的方法让概要更为流畅、凝练。经典句式：(1)How well do you know the history of China?你对中国的历史有怎样的了解？(2)The local history of the area is fascinating.这个地区的历史很令人着迷。(3). traces its history back to . 的历史可以追溯到(4)Covering an area of only about 100 square kilometers, the i
11、sland serves as an important supporting point in military.占地仅大约100平方公里，这个岛屿在军事方面承担着重要的补给功能的作用。(5)Bordering the USA on the south, Canada faces the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Arctic Ocean on the north and the Pacific Ocean on the west.在南部与美国接壤，加拿大东临大西洋，北靠北冰洋，西濒太平洋。(6)On the one hand, we should ke
12、ep up our traditional life style.另一方面，我们应该保留我们的传统生活方式。(7) We should restore and promote this tradition.我们要恢复和发扬这个传统。(8)We hope to see you elaborate and consolidate your tradition.我们希望看到你们发展和巩固你们的传统。(9)These events changed the course of history.这些事件改变了历史的进程。(10)This region is steeped in tradition.这个地
13、区有着深厚的传统。既学既练：为了让更多的外国游客了解中国文化，欣赏中国美丽的自然风光，感受中国发生的巨大变化，某外文杂志社将出版一本英语小册子来介绍中国的旅游景点。该杂志社邀请你为该小册子写一篇英语短文来介绍杭州，内容包括：1杭州的位置(中国东南部)、面积(16 000多平方公里)及历史(2 200多年)等；2杭州的旅游特色(自然风景、传统文化、特色小吃等)；3希望更多的游客来杭州参观。注意：1词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Located in the southeast of China, Hangzhou is a beautiful cityDating back mor
14、e than 2，200 years, Hangzhou covers an area of more than 16，000 square kilometersIn Hangzhou, you can visit the West Lake, whose scenery is fascinatingIn addition, you cant miss its cultural relics and historical sites, from which you will learn more about excellent Chinese traditional culture and traditionsIn Hangzhou, the special snacks are famous and visitors from different parts of the world think highly of themAs a tourist attraction, Hangzhou attracts a large number of visitors from home and abroad every yearOnce you come to China, Hangzhou is a scenic spot you cant miss