1、Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading for Writing Teaching objectives: By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. figure out the organization and language feature of the passage. 2. appreciate and describe a place from sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. 3. write an essay of a place with
2、“Introduction-Body-Ending” structure. Warming up Look at some pictures and share the places you have been to. Reading for main idea 1. Read the passage to find out the main idea of it and its structure. Main idea:This passage mainly introduces the beautiful scenery and the traditions of Ireland Gene
3、ral Deatials Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. great writers and poets peaceful landscape;green counties ;sheep and cattle the sea; the ocean waves; the seabirds the mountains; the sun fresh flowers; birds strong traditions; music; dancing
4、and dining Reading for details Read 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 cultures? 3.What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new
5、 day with their morning song ?” 4.What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs ? 1.Its beauty and how it offers something for all the scenes. 2.By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing. OR By expl
6、oring 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 places and using all yo
7、ur senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people. Reading for organization and language features Task 1 Analyze the descriptive paragraph. 1.Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory sentence and the ending sentence. Introductory sentence: Irelands beautiful countrysi
8、de has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. Ending sentence: And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. 2 The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and pla
9、ces in the order that they appear. Senses: Places: 1.sight 2.hearing 3.touch 4.smell 1.in the green countries and hills 2. by the sea 3. in the mountains 4. in the mountains Task 2 What words does the writer use to describe sensory details . Sight Smell Taste Hearing Touch Sight feast for the eyes S
10、mell sweet scent Taste delicious Hearing roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song Touch feel the sun on your skin Writing a place that you like. Task 1 Preparations for writing:Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting,exciting, or surprising place. Topic Work in pairs. C
11、hoose one of your favorite places and tell a partner why do you think it is interesting, exciting or surprising. My village Body 1. What can you see? 2. How does the place feel? 3.What can you taste there ? 4. What can you hear ? 5. What can you smell? 6.What does the place make you think or feel? 1
12、.The sunrise, red, the mountains, children, adults, gold haze, stars, 2. Beautiful, quiet, peaceful 3.delicious and daily food 4.the call/shout, the sound of birds 5.The sound of roosters, loud cries, laughter, the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices, 6.everything is good and nice Task 2 Use your a
13、nswers to draft a passage about the place . Introduction Make the reader eager read your writing A striking image Something surprising A quote or question In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The house turn red as the sun rises above the mountains. Body Transitions Help the reader follow y
14、our idea Details and examples Use sensory details Do not use general words Give examples In the morning/afternoon/evening First, second, etc. In the north. In the east. What can you see, hear, smell, etc. ? I learnt a lot What did you learn ? There were many things. What ? Some people. Who ? Ending
15、Let reader know that the passage ends Help reader remember your writing At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now well sleday ! ep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new Task 3 Writing a place that you like Version 1 In my village
16、, 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 work. In the evening, a gold haze settles ove
17、r everything. This is my favorite 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 neighbors begin to call to their children to come home. The birds begin their nightly
18、quarrel over their favorite 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! Task 4 Evaluating and polishing the draft 1. Exchange drafts. Use the checklists to give
19、feedback on each others draft. 2. Polish your drafts and share with your partners. 1.Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question ? 2.Is the description well-organised and easy to read ? 3.Has the writer included sen4.Does the writer use specific words and give examples ? 5.Is the ending effective ? 6.Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes ? sory details ? Appreciate your classmates good works and try to learn from them.
