1、Unit 4History and TraditionsPeriod 6Reading for Writing学习目标1.To figure out the organization and language features of the passage.2.To appreciate and describe a place from sight,smell,taste,hearing and touch.3.To write an essay of a place with the “IntroductionBodyEnding” structure.课堂探究Part Reading f
2、or the main ideaRead the passage to find out the main idea and try to analyse the structure by drawing a mind map.Part Reading for detailsRead the text and answer the questions.1.What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?2.What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and
3、culture?3.What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song”?4.What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?Part Reading for organisation and language featuresActivity 1Analyse the descriptive paragraph.1.
4、Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory sentence(s) and the ending sentence(s).2.The paragraph talks about different senses in different places.Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.Senses:1.Places:1.2.2.3.3.4.4.Activity 2Find out the words that the writer use to descr
5、ibe sensory details.SightSmellTasteHearingTouchPart Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting,exciting,or surprising place.Activity 1Preparations for writingTopicWork in pairs.Choose one of your favourite places and tell a partner why you think it is interesting,exciting or su
6、rprising.Body1.What can you see?4.What can you hear?2.How does the place feel?5.What can you smell?3.What can you taste there?6.What does the place make you think or feel?Activity 2Use your answers to draft a passage about the place.IntroductionMake the reader eager to read your writingA striking im
7、ageSomething surprisingA quote or questionIn my village,every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains.BodyTransitionsHelp the reader follow your ideasIn the morning/afternoon/eveningFirst,second,etc.In the north.In the east.Details and examplesUse sensory d
8、etailsDo not use general wordsGive examplesWhat can you see,hear,smell,etc.?I learnt a lot.What did you learn?There were many things.What?Some people.Who?EndingLet the reader know that the passage endsHelp the reader remember your writingAt night,the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my
9、 village grows quiet.For now well sleep,and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!Activity 3Evaluate and polish the drafts.1.Exchange drafts.Use the checklist to give feedback on each others draft.1.Does the writer start with an image,quote,or question?2.Is the description well-or
10、ganised and easy to read?3.Has the writer included sensory details?4.Does the writer use specific words and give examples?5.Is the ending effective?6.Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes?2.Polish your drafts and share with your partners.核心素养专练Appreciate your classmates good works and try to
11、 learn from them.参考答案Part Main idea:This passage mainly introduces the beautiful scenery and the traditions of Ireland.Structure:Part 1.Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses.2.By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and
12、 watching dancing./By exploring all different parts of the country and experiencing what the country gives to all the senses.3.It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.4.By travelling to different
13、 places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.Part Activity 11.Introductory sentence:Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.Ending sentence:And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are
14、 more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.2.Senses:1.sightPlaces:1.in the green counties and hills2.hearing2.by the sea3.touch3.in the mountains4.smell4.in the mountainsActivity 2Sighta feast for the eyesSmellsweet scentTastedeliciousHearingroar,cries,music of the coast,mo
15、rning songTouchfeel the sun on your skinPart Activity 1Topic:My villageBody:1.The sunrise,red,the mountains,children,adults,gold haze,stars.2.Beautiful,quiet,peaceful.3.Delicious daily food.4.The sound of roosters,loud cries,laughter,the sound of birds.5.The smell of hot oil and fragrant spices.6.Ev
16、erything is good and nice.Activity 2In my village,every day starts with a “fire”!The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains.Seeing the flames,the roosters sound the alarm.They wake everyone in the village with their loud cries,chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to wo
17、rk.In the evening,a gold haze settles over everything.This is my favourite time of the day,when all work for the day has been completed.When the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices float through the air,I know that it will soon be time for dinner.My neighbours begin to call their children to come home.The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favourite places to rest.At night,the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet.For now well sleep,and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!