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上外版选择性必修四第三单元Writing学案
课时学习目标:
能在语篇中识别 claim, counterclaim 和 evidence;
能根据所给语篇,完成 60 字以内的概要写作;
能充实检查清单,并据此进行自评、互评和修改。
Pre-writing
1. In what cases will people prefer to read a summary rather than a complete passage? What are
the features of a summary?
Reference answer; When people want to know the main idea of the passage quickly, they tend
to read a summary rather than a complete passage.
The features of summary are:
brief;
objective;
accurate
easy to read;
loyal to the original passage;
2. Read the following sentences taken from a summary and point out the mistakes in them.
In the original passage, the author tells us the history and significance of the silk road. (The
underlined part is redundant)
Fine art, architecture, music, dance, cuisine, dressing styles and all kinds of performances
were shared along the silk road. (The underlined part contains too many details)
The author says silk road plays an important role in the trade and exchange between Asia
and Europe, but I don’t agree with him on this point. (Summary should be loyal to the
original passage, that is to say: objective. No comment or criticism is allowed)
3. Come up with a checklist of summary writing.
Summary Writing should:
be direct and simple
be loyal to the original passage
avoid unimportant details
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4. What is claim, counterclaim and evidence? Can you mark claim, counterclaim and evidence in
the following paragraph?
Some people think cartoons will affect students’ study. (claim)This is right because there are so
many examples where some students’ school performance becomes worse and worse resulting
from cartoons. (evidence) However others argue that cartoons help students develop their
imagination. (counterclaim)
While-writing
1. Read the blog and complete the outline of it on Page 48.
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Introduction: Old buildings with rich cultural heritage should not be reconstructed or removed.
Claim: Old buildings in the city should be rebuilt or torn down.
Evidence 1: Old buildings ar