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Unit 4 Do it yourself
Task
My DIY story
I made paper flowers.
I cut the paper.
I rolled the paper.
I stuck the paper.
What
How
I hope everyone likes them.
Hope
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Suzy's DIY story
Activity 1: Read Suzy's diary and fill in the blanks.
Suzy decided to ________________________ by herself because her mum's birthday is coming.
Suzy planned to make the card with __________ on it. She made some mistakes when she__________________________________.
Suzy also ________ a picture of colourful balloons and _______ it on the cover. When she completed the card, there was _________ on everything.
Suzy __________ her mother will like the gift.
make her mum a birthday card
some roses
wrote the sentence “Happy Birthday, Mum”
cut out
paint
hopes
stuck
Suzy's DIY story
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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Activity 2: Find out the main idea of each part.
Part 1 (para 1)
Part 2 (para 2-3)
Part 3 (para 4)
______ did Suzy make?
_____ did Suzy make the card?
Suzy's ________.
What
How
hope
Mum's birthday is coming...
I made some mistakes...
Problems
Reason
Mum’ s birthday is coming, so I decided to make her a birthday card by myself. I went to Sandy’s home to make the card because I wanted to keep it secret.
★ Tip 1: Use transitions like so, because and because of to show reasons and results(因果).
Activity 3: Find out how to write a good diary.
Exercises:
I want to make some biscuits for Kitty to show my thanks ________she always helps me with my homework.
Andrew thought the living room was boring, _______ he painted it blue.
I love making things from old clothes ___________ my grandmother.
because
so
because of
Transitions(过渡词):
Activity 3: Find out how to write a good diary.
I planned to make the card with some roses on it. Sandy helped me with the drawing. We had fun working together. It took me two hours to finish. Lots of things went wrong during that time. I made some mistakes when I wrote the sentence “Happy Birthday, Mum”. I kept spelling the words wrong. I was too excited!
Finally, I coloured the roses red, blue and pink. I also cut out a picture of colourful balloons and stuck it on the cover. When I completed the card, there was paint on everything: the table, Sandy’s books, my clothes, my hands and face!
Tense(时态):
Simple past tense
★ Tip2: Use the simple past tense (过去时) to describe the steps .
First, I ________(wash) the fruit. Second, I _____ (cut) some of the large fruit into small pieces. In the end, I _______(mix) them together and ______ (add) some salad cream.
washed
cut
mixed
added
How did Suzy make the card?
first, second, then, next, finally, in the end …
Activity 3: Find out how to write a good diary.
I planned to make the card with some roses on it. Sandy helped me with the drawing. We had fun working together. It took me two hours to finish. Lots of things went wrong during that time. I made some mistakes when I wrote the sentence “Happy Birthday, Mum”. I kept spelling the words wrong. I was too excited!
Finally, I coloured the roses red, blue and pink. I also cut out a picture of colourful balloons and stuck it on the cover. When I completed the card, there was paint on everything: the table, Sandy’s books, my clothes, my hands and face!
What problems did Suzy have when making the card?
★ Tip3: Use more expressions to describe problems .
problems: I made mistakes when I...
When I completed..., ...
Activity 3: Find out how to write a good diary.
Feelings:
I planned to make the card with some roses on it. Sandy helped me with the drawing. We had fun working together. It took me two hours to finish. Lots of things went wrong during that time. I made some mistakes when I wrote the sentence “Happy Birthday, Mum”. I kept spelling the words wrong. I was too excited!
How did Suzy feel when making the card?
We had fun working together
I was too excited!
★ Tip4: Write down your feelings.
We _________________ / ___________________working together .
had a good time
enjoyed ourselves
Activity 4: Be a good writer.
Your DIY story
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What DIY jobs did you do before?
Making salads
Making sandwiches
Making biscuits and cakes
Repairing a computer
Fixing a bicycle
Making things from old clothes
Putting together a piece of furniture
Making a card
Painting the wall
Activity 4: Be a good writer.
Your DIY story
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Which DIY jobs did you do?
Who did you make it for? Why ?
How did you make it?
Were there any problems when you did it?
How did you feel when you did it?
...
Pair work: discuss in pairs
My DIY story
What
Why
How
Problems
Hope
Your DIY story
Activity 4: Be a good writer.
Monday, 19 October
I decided to ... because...
We had fun/ have a good time...
I made some mistakes when...
First/second/then/next/ finally...
When I completed ..., ...
I hope...
Conclusion
(Hope)
Intoduction
(What; Reason)
Main body
(How; Problems)
Now it’s your writing time. I prepared some useful expressions to help you on your worksheet.
Standards Points
Content(内容) What (reason)
How (problems)
Hope (feelings) 5
Language(语言) Nice words and good expressions
Proper transitions
Correct spelling
Simple past tense 5
Organization
A clear structure (结构)
Transitional sentences 3
others Punctuation (标点)
Number of words
Good handwriting 2
Your DIY story
Activity 4: Be a good writer.
Exchange your writings with your group members. Give your advice and the final points. You can use the following checklist.
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You can enjoy yourself!
You will improve your skills!
You may be able to save money!
You can have fun with your family!
...
Enjoy DIY ! Enjoy Life!
Homework:
1. Finish and improve your writings.
2. Read Suzy's diary aloud.
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