Unit 1 The written word Reading-牛津译林版高中英语选修八课件(共54张PPT)

牛津译林版高中英语选修八课件 Unit 1 Reading 桂东一中 李宇平 The Reading text is an essay about appreciating classic literature. It gives the definition of classic literature and explains why some people do not read it today. The author also gives interesting facts about Charles Dickens and one of his most famous books, Great Expectations. We are expected to gain some knowledge about classic literature and some insight(洞悉；了解) into how to write an essay about literature. The Reading strategy in this unit introduces and explains how to read a persuasive [pəˈsweɪsɪv](有说服力的；令人信服的) essay, an essay in which the author tries to convince the reader to adopt a certain point of view. We are expected to improve our reading skills by participating in the designated ['dezɪɡneɪtɪd](指定的，选定的) activities. Reading strategy: reading a persuasive essay In a persuasive essay, the author tries to convince the reader to adopt a certain point of view. In this essay, the author wants us to appreciate classic literature.