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第 5 课时学案(学生版)
课题:Describing a Travel Destination (Speaking and Writing)
Learning Procedure
1. Initiating the topic & Preparing the words and expressions
What are the four cities?
A.
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B.
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C.
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D.
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E. Shanghai
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Location:
History:
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Tourist Attractions:
Culture:
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Activities:
Food:
II. Discussing the travel destinations
Background Information about Emily Chen:
—She is an undergraduate specializing in history.
—She loves spicy food and traditional Chinese food like dumplings or noodles.
—She has just bought a pair of fashionable trainers suitable for long distances of walking.
A. Work in pairs and make a role play in five minutes. You may start with that:
Emily: Hi, XXX, you know I've got an opportunity to visit a Chinese city this winter. Which city do you think is the best choice?
...
Speaking Strategy—Joining a discussion
The ability to join in a conversation naturally is a key social skill. Below are some useful expressions:
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B. Work in groups of four and apply the speaking strategy to your discussion. You will be given another five minutes.
III. Writing a paragraph about a best tourist destination
Writing: Best Tourist Attraction in My Eye
Directions: Write about the city in 60-80 words based on your travel experiences or previous discussion results.
Requirement:
A. Use as many words and phrases in the word chunks as possible.
B. Use 1-2 adverbial clauses as possible.
C. Make sure the paragraph has a concluding sentence.
Three purposes of a concluding sentence:
a.
b.
c.
OUTLINE OF THE COMPOSITION
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City + Description (Location, history,etc) :
Reason 1 (History/ Tourist Attractions/ Culture/Activities/ Food) :
_____________________________________________________
Reason 2 (History/ Tourist Attractions/ Culture/Activities/ Food):
_____________________________________________________
(Add you or your friend’s personal experiences.)
Concluding Sentence:
_____________________________________________________
IV. Homework
1. Modify the paragraph by using the checklist.
2. Choose or write the proper concluding sentences for the paragraphs.
A. Choose a proper concluding sentence for the following paragraph.
A. Those with a slower pace also scored less well in physical exercises such as hand-grip strength and biological markers of good health.
B. There are already signs in early life of who would become the slowest walkers.
C. In fact, based on a new series of experiments, they now believe the slower a person’s tendency to walk ,the less able their brain.
Paragraph One
Of all human activities, few are so readily credited with enhancing the power of the mind as going for a good walk. However, those who assume that strolling along at a gentle pace is the symbol of superior intellect should think again, scientists have said. ( )
B. Write a concluding sentence for the following paragraph.
Paragraph Two
When we’re playing with out kids, we check Facebook. When we’re hanging out with one group of friends, we post pictures to show another. This is something sociologists call ‘polluted time’ . We’re also addicted to our devices. In 2007, the amount of leisure time we spent on devices like smart-phones could be measured in minutes. Now, we spend on average 3.5 hours a day online.
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Self-Checklist
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Language
1. Use concise language.
2. Use vivid expressions. (adjectives, phrasal verbs, etc.)
3. Use at least one adverbial clause.
1. Use effective language.
2. Use some vivid expressions in the word chunk. (adjectives, phrasal verbs, etc.)
3. Use one to two adverbial clauses.
1. Use effective and persuasive language.
2. Use a variety of vivid expressions in the word chunk. (adjectives, phrasal verbs, etc.)
3. Use one to two adverbial clauses.
Content
1. Include the description of the city.
2. Use positive and concrete sentences.
3. Offer slightly practical, reasonable and specific suggestions.
1. Include the description of the city and elaborate reasons.
2. Use positive, concrete and persuasive sentences.
3. Offer practical, reasonable and specific suggestions tailored to Emily Chen’s background information.
1. Include the description of the city and elaborate reasons with personal experiences.
2. Use positive, concrete, and persuasive sentences and avoid vague expressions.
3. Offer fairly practical, reasonable and specific suggestions tailored to Emily Chen’s background information.
Structure
1. Include the reasons for the suggestion and supporting details. 2. Include a concise concluding sentence.
1. Include the reasons for the suggestion and supporting details from at least one aspect.
2. Include a concise and strong concluding sentence.
1. Elaborate the reasons for the suggestion and supporting details from various aspects in a well-structured way.
2. Include a concise, strong and effective concluding sentence.
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$$第 5 课时学案(教师版)
课题:Describing a Travel Destination (Speaking and Writing)
Learning Procedure
1. Initiating the topic & Preparing the words and expressions
What are the four cities?
A. _Xi’an
WORD CHUNK
History:
a historical city, enjoy a long history of ... , be known as..., date back to ...
Tourist Attractions:
breathtaking sculptures, relics, a must-see
B. Hangzhou
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Location: be located ....,
Tourist Attractions: picturesque and fascinating
Culture: be known for, the Paradise in Heaven
C. Beijing
WORD CHUNK
Location: cover an area of ...
Culture: heart and soul of politics and economy
Activities: participate in, cultural exchange
D. Nanjing
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Confucius Temple
WORD CHUNK
Location: lie in ...
History & Culture:
historical and cultural relics, dynasties Food:
yummy, be highly recommended...
E. Shanghai
DIY WORD CHUNK
Location:
Located in/ lies in the east of China
History:
Enjoys/boasts a history of over 700 years
Tourist Attractions:
Shanghai World Financial Center, a must-see
Culture:
Shanghai religious culture
Activities:
Participate in, exhibitions, luxurious stores
Food:
Local delicacies, exotic flavour (pasta, pizza)
II. Discussing the travel destinations
Background Information about Emily Chen:
—She is an undergraduate specializing in history.
—She loves spicy food and traditional Chinese food like dumplings or noodles.
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A. Work in pairs and make a role play in five minutes. You may start with that:
Emily: Hi, XXX, you know I've got an opportunity to visit a Chinese city this winter. Which city do you think is the best choice?
Sample:
—Surely Xi'an. I still remember the breathtaking Terracotta Warriors though I went there over ten years ago. Since you are a history major, I'm sure you'll enjoy the long history ofthis amazing city (Personal Experiences + Reason). You can also visit Bell Tower and Drum Tower, two other must- sees for visitors (Tourist Attractions). Besides, the traditional local food like Yang Rou Pao Mo is delicious(Food).... You can't imagine how nice the city is unless you are there.
Speaking Strategy—Joining a discussion
The ability to join in a conversation naturally is a key social skill. Below are some useful expressions:
Can I add something to that?_
Can I say something here? You guys look like you're talking about something exciting—do you mind if I join you?
B. Work in groups of four and apply the speaking strategy to your discussion. You will be given another five minutes.
III. Writing a paragraph about a best tourist destination
Writing: Best Tourist Attraction in My Eye
Directions: Write about the city in 60-80 words based on your travel experiences or previous
discussion results. Requirement:
A. Use as many words and phrases in the word chunks as possible.
B. Use 1-2 adverbial clauses as possible.
C. Make sure the paragraph has a concluding sentence.
Sample:
We strongly recommend Xi'an, an amazing historic city in Northwest China. Xi'an enjoy along history as it was the starting point of the Silk Road and the capital city of 13 dynasties in ancient China. My friend, XXX visited the city when he was very young. But he can still remember the breathtaking Terracotta Warriors, which was built in the Qin Dynasty. Besides, Xi'an is also famous for its delicious traditional Chinese food like Yang Rou Pao Mo. I'm sure anyone who loves spicy food will like it!
Three purposes of a concluding sentence:
a. to restate the main idea b. to offer a suggestion c. to make a prediction
—She has just bought a pair of fashionable trainers suitable for long distances of walking.
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OUTLINE OF THE COMPOSITION
City + Description (Location, history,etc) :
Reason 1 (History/ Tourist Attractions/ Culture/Activities/ Food) :
Reason 2 (History/ Tourist Attractions/ Culture/Activities/ Food):
_____________________________________________________
(Add you or your friend’s personal experiences.)
Concluding Sentence:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
(Students ’ answer may vary.)
IV. Homework
1. Modify the paragraph by using the checklist.
2. Choose or write the proper concluding sentences for the paragraphs.
A. Choose a proper concluding sentence for the following paragraph.
A. Those with a slower pace also scored less well in physical exercises such as hand-grip strength and biological markers of good health.
B. There are already signs in early life of who would become the slowest walkers.
C. In fact, based on a new series of experiments, they now believe the slower a person’s tendency to walk ,the less able their brain.
Paragraph One
Of all human activities, few are so readily credited with enhancing the power of the mind as going for a good walk. However, those who assume that strolling along at a gentle pace is the symbol of superior intellect should think again, scientists have said. ( C )
B. Write a concluding sentence for the following paragraph.
Paragraph Two
When we’re playing without kids, we check Facebook. When we’re hanging out with one group of friends, we post pictures to show another. This is something sociologists call ‘polluted time’ . We’re also addicted to our devices. In 2007, the amount of leisure time we spent on devices like smart-phones could be measured in minutes. Now, we spend on average 3.5 hours a day online.
No wonder people say they’re too busy to see friends, exercise or sleep. (Students ’ answer may vary.)
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Self-Checklist
3 star
4 star
5 star
Language
1. Use concise language.
2. Use vivid expressions. (adjectives, phrasal verbs, etc.)
3. Use at least one adverbial clause.
1. Use effective language.
2. Use some vivid expressions in the word chunk. (adjectives, phrasal verbs, etc.)
3. Use one to two adverbial clauses.
1. Use effective and persuasive language.
2. Use a variety of vivid expressions in the word chunk. (adjectives, phrasal verbs, etc.)
3. Use one to two adverbial clauses.
Content
1. Include the description of the city.
2. Use positive and concrete sentences.
3. Offer slightly practical, reasonable and specific suggestions.
1. Include the description of the city and elaborate reasons.
2. Use positive, concrete and persuasive sentences.
3. Offer practical, reasonable and specific suggestions tailored to Emily Chen’s background information.
1. Include the description of the city and elaborate reasons with personal experiences.
2. Use positive, concrete, and persuasive sentences and avoid vague expressions.
3. Offer fairly practical, reasonable and specific suggestions tailored to Emily Chen’s background information.
Structure
1. Include the reasons for the suggestion and supporting details.
2. Include a concise concluding sentence.
1. Include the reasons for the suggestion and supporting details from at least one aspect.
2. Include a concise and strong concluding sentence.
1. Elaborate the reasons for the suggestion and supporting details from various aspects in a well-structured way.
2. Include a concise, strong and effective concluding sentence.
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