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Lesson 6
Key question
Why should we learn about the Earth?
Make a fact file about Earth protection
The school newspaper wants you to make a fact file about a place that faced, or still face environmental problems.
What is a fact file ?
A fact file is a knowledge database or reference to various facts.
What is a fact file?
It is a short report containing all the most important information on one subject.
This subject can be a thing, a place, or even a person.
It includes accurate information, different sections, a large, clear title, and some pictures.
2. Some subheadings
1. A title
3. Attractive pictures
A fact file includes:
Group discussion
Choose one place that interests you.
Search online for its basic information.
Discuss what to include in your fact file.
Review and learn
Saihanba: turning desert into forest
What other aspects of Saihanba are mentioned?
What can you include in your fact file?
Get ready for the content
alternatives
location
current
situation
problems
causes
achievements
place/
area
solutions
Get ready for the structure
Turn a spidergram into a fact file
Writing skills:
Topic sentence & supporting
details
Subheadings
Information about Saihanba
location
problems
causes
solutions
current situation
achievement
the future
… is a … in the ... of …; ... is located in…
Things began to change. … slowly turned into ….
In the past, there were …, and people cut down … damaged …
… to find a solution. They found …
… arrived in Saihanba. ... continued the hard work.
… lost …, … disappeared
… green again. It is today … There are …
... helps provide …
It is important for us to…
Get ready for the language
Review and learn
What kind of article is a fact file ?
Writing style (体裁):
Narration(记叙文): to describe or record an event
Exposition(说明文): to describe or explain an idea or something
Argumentation(议论文):to argue, reason, or discuss to support an idea.
Get ready for the methods
Description methods in Exposition(说明文):
1. Definition ( 下定义 ) /
Introduction
2. List out figures( 列数字 )
3. Comparison( 作比较 )
Review and learn
Tip: For a fact file, you also need to use subheadings for Classification( 分类别 ).
How to make a fact file ?
Step 1: Decide how many facts you want to write and list them.
Step 2: Give details about each fact.
Step 3: Make full sentences with the detailed information.
Step 4: Combine all the sentences and make them a complete fact file.
Step 5: Add pictures if necessary.
Make your own fact file about Earth protection and present it to the class.
Checklist Excellent Good Poor
1. The fact file has a clear structure. It includes title, subheadings and pictures.
2. The language features are appropriate. It uses the simple present tense, complete and clear sentences, and correct facts.
3. The writing skills are evident. It has topic sentences and supporting details, and it lists numbers.
4. I presented the fact file to the class confidently. I explained the fact file clearly, answered any questions, and engaged the audience with visual aids.
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