1、Unit 6 Space and beyond Writing Learning objectivesAt the end of this class, you will be able to . Know more about the journal entry and the information it contains by analysing the struture of the provided passage. Improve the writing ability of journal entry through building up the system and poli
2、shing the language. Imagine the life of ourselves in space to inspire the spirit of exploration and develop the pursuit of seeking knowledge Lead in - Whats it like to be an astronaut Activity 1 - Read for gist 1. Read the passage quickly and get the main idea2. Read the passage carefully again and
3、answer questions Activity 2 - Read for details Find out astronauts everyday tasks and complete the mind map Astronauts everyday task1. be strapped to sleeping compartments while sleepingWhy?protect themselves from injury2. keep the interior of their spacecraft cleanWhy?stop dust from getting into th
4、e air filter3. keep themselves cleanHow?by using special soap and shampoo4. exercise regularlyWhy?protect their bones and muscles from becoming weak5. eat food that is added to much water and salt amd pepper are in the form of liquidWhy?simply flow away with no gravityActivity 3 - Read for writing I
5、magine you have spent 24 hours on board a spacecraft. Can you describe your day in it and write a journal entry? 1 1What did you do in your past day?2 2What did you have for lunch?3 3How did you feel?4 4What did you enjoy most or least?Activity 4 - Build up structure 1. Complete the outline of your
6、journal entry2. Write down the topic sentences in each part.3. Write down the details in each part. (main expressions)My journal entryliving in spacePart 1Lead inPart 2BodyPart 3 SummaryLife in space can be different from that on the earthhave lunch - work - exercise - perform experimentuntie the st
7、rap - brush teeth - wash face - have breakfast - work on project - clean room - exercise meeting with colleagues - tied the strap - call family - fall asleepexpress how you felt and your opinion about life in spaceActivity 5 - Learn to polish language Possible version:There being no gravity，the life
8、 in space can be varied from that on the earth . The most straightforward daily tasks on the earth can be very difficult in space.In space, I enjoyed an unbelievable day. After getting up，I began to brush my teeth , spit into a towel and washed my face with special soap. Next I started to have break
9、fast，which consisted of some bread and a bag of milk. I had to fetch a straw to drink the milk，otherwise it would float around in the spacecraft. Having worked for two hours，I needed to work out for some time to keep my muscles strong . I tied my feet to a special machine so that I wouldnt float awa
10、y. I had Mapo beancurd and fish-flavored pork for lunch. When it was time to go to bed，I went into a small cupboard，got into a sleeping bag and tied it to the wall of the sleeping compartment . I think I must look like a big sausage. It is so funny，isnt it?Living in space is rather difficult but fun
11、. I enjoy observing the vast space very much. While observing it, I cant help thinking of the greatness of humanity and the tininess of myself.can be varied from thatwhichotherwiseHavingworkedso thatWhen itwas time toisnt it?rather difficult but funcant help thinkingSelf - evaluation factorsscore (1
12、-5)use a correct structure of journal entryspell the words and phrases correctlyuse the advanced sentence patternsuse a variety of grammar structuresActivity 6 - Further thinking The series portrays a future, in the first book, where the earth is awaiting an invasion from the closest star ,which in
13、this universe consists of three solar-type stars which orbit each other in an unstable three-body problem, with a single earth-like plant unhappily being passed among them and suffering from extremes of heat and cold, as well as the repeated destruction of its intelligent civilizations. Have you eve
14、r read Liu Cixins most famous science fictions ?Activity 6 - Further thinking 1. Is there possibility that in space therere life forms looking for us as well?2. What is their life like in your opinion? 3. Do you wish to be visited/greeted by them? Why/Why not?We have been searching for life on other
15、 planets all through the years .Summary How to write a journal entry about living in space ?Make sure the topicCollect materialsBuild up structureOrganise materialsPolish languageWrite a draft & checkHomework 如果你是李华，有幸参加了一个太空旅行项目，已经在太空生活了几天的时间。请你用英语录制一个短视频向地球上的朋友们简单介绍一下你在太空的第一天的生活场景，主要包括吃饭、锻炼以及睡觉等几个方面。
