1、Developing ideaswriting Unit 3 Times change!目录contentsPre-writingLanguage pointsWhile-writingHomeworkPost-writingIIIIIIIPre-writingPre-writingSuperman is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938.He was from the destroyed planet Krypton and raised as Clark Kent by human foster parents,Martha and
2、 Jonathan Kent.As an adult,Superman became the protector of Earth,working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent alongside his partner and wife Lois Lane.Background informationBackground informationPre-writingFor much of his life,he doesnt reveal his true identity and powers to anyone,not even his closes
3、t friends.In the earlier films,when Clark Kent wanted to transform into Superman,he would step into a phone box and the switch would be complete.Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writingWhat is the passage mainly about?This passage mainly tells us that phone boxes where Superman used to
4、get changed in the films are hard to find now and gives us the reasons.Pre-writing1.Why does the author start the passage by writing about Superman?2.What will disappear in the future according to the passage?What is the major reason for this phenomenon?3.What supporting arguments does the author gi
5、ve to make the point convincing?Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writing1.Why does the author start the passage by writing about Superman?The author starts by writing about Superman in order to form an instant connection with readers,as everyone is familiar with Superman.It also sets th
6、e tone of the passage by introducing some light-hearted humor.Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writing2.What will disappear in the future according to the passage?What is the major reason for this phenomenon?Phone boxes will disappear in the future.The major reason is that almost everyo
7、ne has a mobile phone and they dont need phone boxes any more.Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writing3.What supporting arguments does the author give to make the point convincing?1)Phone boxes are difficult to find.2)It is convenient to take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of
8、 a button than to press a series of long numbers.Read the passage and answer the questions.Pre-writing3.What supporting arguments does the author give to make the point convincing?3)Remembering others telephone numbers is not easy.4)It is more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from someone else th
9、an walk around looking for a phone box.Read the passage and answer the questions.IIWhile-writingWhile-writingRead the passage for the structure.Can you summarize the structure of the passage?I was watching a superhero film the other day and a thought occurred to me:where does Superman get changed th
10、ese days?In the comics and earlier films,Clark Kent would pop into a phone box to change into his Superman costume.Introducing something that will not be around in the future and giving the reasons.But these days,phone boxes are hard to find.The main reason for this is simply that we dont need them
11、anymore.While-writingRead the passage for the structure.Supporting arguments Almost everyone these days carries a mobile phone with them.It is certainly more convenient co take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of a button than to press a series of long numbers on a telephone.And anyone who
12、happens to leave their mobile phone at home will still have no use for a phone box.Why?While-writingRead the passage for the structure.Because they are unlikely to remember the number they want to call thats something that our mobile phones do for us these days.And even if we could remember a number
13、 and needed to call it urgently,it would still be more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from someone else than walk around looking for a phone box.While-writingRead the passage for the structure.Supporting arguments Conclusion So,the phone box is becoming a thing of the past.Poor Clark Kent will
14、have to find somewhere else to change!While-writingRead the passage for the structure.While-writing1.These days,are hard to find.2.The main reason for this is that 3.It is certainly more convenient to do than(to)do 4.They are unlikely to do 5.So,is becoming a thing of the past.Can you underline some
15、 useful expressions that can be used in writing about a change?Read the passage for language.Think about something that might disappear in the future and complete the table.While-writing Something that will not be around in the future Reasons Supporting argumentsWhile-writing Something that will not
16、 be around in the future Reasons Supporting arguments The TV,the Electric Fan,key,match,news stall.We have laptops,computers and smart phones,which enable us to go online and search for anything we are interested in,they are all portable.TVs take up too much room while laptops,computers and smartpho
17、nes can help save much space.Now write your passsge.While-writingPlease try to use some words and expressions you have learned.Do further research if necessary.Possible ExampleWhile-writingThe Electric Fan:a Thing of the Past The days of keeping cool with electric fans are numbered.In recent years t
18、here has been a significant decrease in their use,and their obvious shortcomings compared to air conditioners make their complete disappearance in the near future possible.While-writing Firstly,electric fans are far less effective in cooling a room.While the breeze they produce can feel pleasant,it
19、does not lower the overall temperature.Not only do air conditioners achieve this,but their settings can be adjusted so that they can reach a specific,ideal temperature.Possible ExampleWhile-writing Secondly,electric fans are often less efficient at the use of space,as they usually need to be placed
20、on either the floor or a table;in contrast,air conditioners are usually hung on walls.But what do you think will the electric fan soon be a thing of the past?Possible Example1.Before writing,think about the structure.2.Think about something that might disappear in the future.3.Pay attention to the l
21、anguage:a.using simple present tense or future tense.b.using objective and simple language.c.using facts to make the point convincing.4.You had better choose a good title and an attractive lead-in.SummaryWhile-writingIIIPost-writingPost-writing:Presenting ideas1.What can you see in the pictures?2.Wh
22、at changes in our ways of learning do the pictures show?Work in groups.Look at the pictures and answer the questions.Post-writing:Presenting ideasWork in groups.Look at the pictures and answer the questions.The pictures show changes in classroom conditions,teaching tools,ways of interacting and acce
23、ss to resources.Post-writing:Presenting ideasThink about how learning will change in the future and complete the table.Learning activitiesChanges homeworkStudents no longer write on the paper.examNo paper tests.classroomStudents no longer attend lectures in the classroom.Work in pairs.Make improveme
24、nts to each others passage and share them with the class.Post-writingPost-writing:EvaluationQuestions Your evaluation EvaluatorDoes the passage include the key points?4 2 0Is the passage organized properly and smoothly?3 2 1How is the language?12 8 4 2How is the handwriting?3 1 -1Paper design3 1 -1TOTAL MARKLanguage pointsLanguage points1._ 使某人突然想起2._ 匆匆走进3._ 按一下按钮4._ 碰巧做某事5._ 一系列occur to sb.pop intoat the touch of a buttonhappen to do stha series ofHomework Homework1.Polish your passage and hand it in.2.Prepare a short presentation about how learning will change in the future.
