Unit 1 Writing 学案-2022-2023学年高中英语上外版（2020）选择性必修第四册

上外版 选择性必修四 第 1 单元 Writing学案 课时学习目标： 能通过略读策略把握文章主旨大意； 能通过分析文章，理解总-分语篇模式； 能使用总-分模式写出该文章的概要。 1. Brainstorm：How to keep the audience engaged while delivering a speech? 2. Guided Writing General statement: A few things you should bear in mind while you’re improving your skills to keep the audience engaged while delivering a speech. Detail 1: Speak with passion. Detail 2: Move around on stage when you change topics or approach the audience when you make a point or pose a question. Detail 3: Add some personality to your presentation. Detail 4: Be a presenter, not a salesman. Reference answer： A speaker can do several things to keep the audience engaged while giving a speech. To begin with, he should speak with enthusiasm. Besides, he should make movements to give the presentation energy. What’s more, he should add personality to the presentation. Finally, he should try to be a presenter instead of a salesman. Checklist 1. Does the summary begin with a clear general statement? 2. Does the summary include all the specific details? 3. Is it written in your own words? 4. Are proper transitional words used? 5. Are there any mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation? Assignments: 1. Polish your writing of the summary according to the checklist. 2. Write a summary of another general-specific essay by using the general-specific pattern. Has Technology Improved Communication？ Technology improves communication tools which are making collaboration between the employees more comfortable. Opportunity for teamwork and cooperation has become seamless, given different features offered by various platforms like video chatting, presentation making, and other SaaS (Software as a Service) programs. Technology helps communication along with increasing employees’ productivity, efficiency, and morale. Screen Sharing is clearly the biggest improvement that communication has experienced through technology. This feature allows team members and employees to share screens. They can also teach e