1、新北师大版高中英语选择性必修一Unit1 RelationshipsWriting WorkshopGet ready for writingWhat is an invitation letter?Invitation:a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do somethingAn invitation letter:a written message that requests a person,group of people,or a company to be present at a certain event.It m
2、ay be formal or informal.Discuss the questions with your partner.1.What type of information will you include in your invitation email?2.What language style will you use in your email,formal or informal?1Purpose,time,place,background,rules,expectations,special instructions,greetingsFormal.2Read the e
3、mail to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng,President of the Student Union.Dear Mr Jenson,I am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.As you may know,we are running a school-wide public speaking competition,and the final will take place at the lecture hall on 10 May(9 am-12 pm).I am writing to ask whe
4、ther you would be willing to help us judge the final competition.Since March,we have already had two rounds of the competition,with more than 100 students.Now we have 12 students left for the final.The topic of the final speech isEducation for Innovation.Students have to give a five-minute speech on
5、 the topic in English.During the final round,as a judge,you would be responsible for listening to all the speeches,noting down any positive or negative aspects for each one.Competitors should be judged on their pronunciation,clarity and fluency,and also progression of ideas and audience engagement T
6、hen you will discuss your notes with three other judges,and come to a decision about who comes first,second and third.Would you have time to attend a short meeting at the Student Union Room at 4 pm on 8 May so that we can introduce you to the other judges and discuss the details?We would not take up
7、 too much of your time.I sincerely hope you can come.If you have any questions,please do let me know.Yours sincerely,Zhao ZhengPresident,Student Union1.What types of information have been included in the email?Explanation of requirement/responsibility purpose for writing current request/expectation
8、ending the email backgroud information of the event2.What has been said specifically in each aspect?Explanation of requirement:to listen to all the speeches and judge on their pronunciation,clarity and fluency,and come to a decision who comes first,second and third.Purpose for writing:to judge the f
9、inal competition.Current request:to attend a short meeting and discuss the details with other judges.Ending the email:to hope he can comeBackgroud information of the event:to run a school-wide public speaking competiton.Fill in the blanks according to the passage.Para.1:Zhao Zheng sent out his _ to
10、Mr Jenson.Para.2:Zhao Zheng told some information about the _.Para.3:What should Mr Jenson do as a _during the final around?Para.4:Zhao Zheng conveyed his polite _to Mr Jenson.Para.5:Zhao Zheng expressed his _ that Mr Jenson can come.invitationcompetitionjudgerequesthopeChoose the best answer accord
11、ing to the passage.1.Whats the emails main purpose?A.To invite Mr Jenson as a judge.B.To ask for Mr Jensons advice.C.To introduce the competition to Mr Jenson.D.To express Zhao Zhengs thanks to Mr Jenson.2.What do the students have to do in the final around of the competition?A.Write a 100-word comp
12、osition concerning the topic in English.B.Give a five-minute speech on the topic in English.C.Make a presentation about what they will do for the cause of education.3.What should Mr Jenson do as a judge in the final round of the competition?A.Discuss the notes with other judges.B.Decide who comes fi
13、rst,second and third.C.Listen to all the speeches and note down any positive or negative for each competitior.D.All of the above.4.Whats Zhao Zhengs hope?A.Mr Jenson can accept his invitation.B.Mr Jenson can treat each competitior equally.C.Mr Jenson can learn more about the competition.D.Mr Jenson
14、can give him some good advice on how to organise the competition.Read the email again.Choose and complete the information for each paragraph.Pick out some useful expressions for each aspect.3Explanation of requirements/responsibilityCurrent requests/expectationBackground information of the eventPurp
15、ose of writingEnding the emailPara.1 _Para.2 _Para.3 _Para.4 _Para.5 _Purpose of writingBackground information of the eventExplanation of requirements/responsibilityCurrent requests/expectationEnding the emailWrite 2-3 sentences for your invitation email.Use the Sentence Builder to help you.4Sentenc
16、e BuilderFormal ExpressionsI am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.You would be responsible for listening to all the speeches.Would you have time to attend a short meeting?I sincerely hope you can come.If you have any questions,please do let me know.Suggested Answers:I am writing on beha
17、lf of the students in my class/school.2.You would be responsible for judging the school event.3.If you have any questions,please do let me know.5Outlining.Complete the outline of your invitation Type of the literaturePractical writingTenseThe Simple Future TenseStructureBeginningBodyEndingPurpose of
18、 writingArrangement of the eventExpress the expectation6Drafting.Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.Writing HelpWriting an Invitation LetterIts important to:use formal language in your invitation letter;clearly state why you want to invite the person and what you want hi
19、m/her to do;write in the first person;end your invitation politely.Writing Exercise 假定你是李华，你校将组织师生进行一次远足活动，请用英语给外教Jason写一封邮件邀请他一起参加，内容包括:1.活动时间和地点;2.注意事项;3.表达期待。注意:1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯自我介绍写作背景写作目的活动时间和地点注意事项实现交际目的表达期待Para 1Para 2Para 3Para.1 自我介绍+写作背景+写作目的Hearing/Learning/Knowing that+写作背景,I m
20、writing to+写作目的.1Hearing that a hiking trip is scheduled by our school,Im writing to invite you to join us/join in it.形容词+写作背景(形容词作状语),I m writing to+写作目的.2Delighted to hear that a hiking trip is scheduled by our school,Im writing to invite you to join us/join in it.Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项Aimed at+doing
21、目的，an activity themed XXX is scheduled to be held+地点+时间(从小到大)+组织者.1The hiking is scheduled to be held in the South Mountain from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项The hiking is scheduled to be held in the South Mountain from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.具体的远足内容+参加远足活动对Jason的意义All teachers and students will gather
22、 at the school gate at 8 a.m.and then well set off for the South Mountain where breathtaking scenery and fresh air are bound to refresh you.What is greatly highlighted is that along the way you will definitely get a deeper insight into the tales of tourist attractions there.(56 words)Para.2 活动时间和地点+
23、注意事项 不要迟到 带防晒霜/帽子/雨伞 穿舒适的鞋子 带点干粮和水2Para.2 活动时间和地点+注意事项Given that+句子(考虑到)It is suggested/recommended that2 I would appreciate it/be grateful if you could accept my invitation.It would be greatly appreciated if you could accept my invitation.Your presence will definitely add color to our activity.Para
24、.3 实现交际目的+表达期待Looking forward to your participation/involvement/arrival/coming.7Editing.Edit your email in pairs.Then share what you have written in class.Does the writer clearly state the reason why he/she is writing the invitation letter?Does the writer clearly explain what he/she wants the person
25、 to do?Does the writer use formal language?Is the invitation letter written in the first person?Editing Sheet1.I am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.on behalf of sb=on sbs behalf 1)as a representative 代表 eg John accepted the championship award on behalf of the team 约翰代表球队领取冠军奖。2)for th
26、e good of 为了 的利益 eg He did many valuable services on behalf of justice and freedom 他为正义和自由做了许多有意义的事情。2.Competitors should be judged on their pronunciation,clarity and fluency,and also progression of ideas and audience petitor:someone who takes part in a competition 选手，参赛者同根词compete vi.竞争(compete wit
27、h/against)competition n.竞争，竞赛competitive adj.竞争的 用compete的适当形式填空。1.The young man has often _ against famous players,but so far he has always been beaten.2.They find themselves in _ with people much more experienced than they are.3.Over 200 _ entered the race.4.Its getting very _ in the car peted com
28、petitioncompetitorscompetitive clarity n.quality of being expressed clearly(名词)清楚，清晰eg He had only visited the village once,but remembered it with surprising clarity.他只到过这个村子一次，对它的记忆却清晰得让人吃惊。clarify v.to make something clearer or easier to understand (动词)澄清，讲清楚，阐明eg The report aims to clarify how th
29、ese conclusions were reached.那份报告旨在阐明这些结论是如何得出的。progression n.a gradual process of change or development 变化，发展progress v.变化，发展progress n.U 进步 make great/good progress in 在取得(很大)进步-sion(-ion,-tion等):suffix in noun.(构成名词的后缀)，表示“状态/行为”eg decide v.decision confess v.confession compete petitionengagement
30、 n.an official arrangement to do something 参与，约定engage v.参加，参与(engage in)-ment(suffix)：the action or result of sth.的行为或结果；一般放在动词后，构成名词。例如：develop v.development excite v.excitement govern v.government judge v.judgement/judgment3.We would not take up too much of your time.根据句意，归纳take up的意思。1)We tried
31、to find a table for seven,but they were all taken up.2)After studying in a medical college for five years,Jane took up her job as a doctor in the countryside.3)To keep healthy,Professor Johnson took up cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.占据，占用（时间或空间）开始从事发展某种爱好；从事某项活动4.Please do let me know.在肯定句的谓语动词之前，可用助动词do来强调，被强调的动词使用原形，do有人称和时态的变化。I did do my homework last night.完成句子。他昨晚的确目击了一场交通事故。He _ _ a traffic accident yesterday evening.did witness
