内容正文:
Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Unit 3 Reading for Writing
Lead in
What do you know about Chinatowns in the US?
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Boston
Seattle
Philadelphia
Chinatown in San Francisco
Chinatown in Los Angeles
Chinatown in New York
Chinatown in Chicago
Chinatown in London
What do you want to know about Chinatown?
history
language
architecture
tourist
attractions
food
…
Now let's read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco.
1.Read the passage and divide it into three parts.
Beginning
Body
Conclusion
history
architecture
stores
food
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
General introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco.
The history of Chinatown
The introduction of Chinatown’s shops and products
The origin of Chinatown
The existence value of Chinatown
The famous food and drinks of Chinatown
2.Read the introduction to the Chinatown quickly and get a general idea for each paragraph.
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Para 1
Brief Introduction
Para 6:
Importance of Chinatown
Para 2-5:
What you can do and
find in Chinatown
Introduction
Body
Summary
Step2: Can you divide the passage into three parts? And tell the reasons
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Step3: Read for details
Find out what information is included in the introduction. Tick the items mentioned.
______ location
______ climate
______ history
______ population
______ ethnic groups
______ languages
______ tourist attractions
______ legends/stories
______ famous figures
______ businesses and industries ______ famous food/drink
______ other names for the city
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location; climate
An introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco
Body
Summary
history; ethnic groups;
language;famous figures;
tourist attractions;
famous food
importance
Structure
Items / Information
Brief Introduction
Outline of an introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco
Lihua: Can you introduce a place in your hometown to me?
You: ok,I’ll show you some photos of it and write an introduction to you later!
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The first task
How to organize?
The second task
What to write?
Are you ready?
start
What to write?
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Let’s take Welcome to Chinatown for example
How to write an introduction to a place?
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What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. The food of the Chinatown in San Francisco.
B. The importance of the Chinatown in San Francisco.
C. An introduction of the Chinatown in San Francisco.
D. The history of the Chinatown in San Francisco.
Who is the author intended for?
Local people B.Visitors C.Children D. Parents
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Visitors
Tip 1:We need to introduce special and important information to attract visitors.
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Step 3.Writing
本单元的写作任务是介绍地点。写此类文章需要注意以下几点:
1.描写某地的景色或景观时,一般要遵循的原则是:从总体到局部,从外到内。要弄清时间的立足点是“过去”“现在”还是“将来”。
2.一般包括三段:开头是总体介绍,引出主题;中间是正文,具体介绍此地的特色,如著名的建筑、风景名胜等;第三部分是结尾。
3.表达方式要有所变化。景物描写用词容易重复、单调,因此写作时应选用不同的句式来描述事物,使表达方式多样化。
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Structure of an introduction to a place
location; size; population
An introduction
Body
Summary
history; ethnic groups;
languages; climate;
famous food / drink;
tourist attractions;
businesses and industries
importance / influence
Structure
items / information
Introduction
What information should we introduce in the passage?
location
... is located/situated in / lies /stands in... 位于...
漳州古城位于中山公园旁边。
Zhangzhou ancient city is located next to Zhongshan park.
climate
漳州古城的气候总是温和,意味着大多数时间我们可以来参观。
The climate of the Zhangzhou ancient city is always mild, meaning most of time we can visit it.
What information should we introduce in the passage?
history
... has a history of.. …有着…的历史
漳州古城有着1300多年的历史。
Zhangzhou ancient city has a history of more than 1,300years.
ethnic groups, language 闽南人Minnan people 闽南语 Hokkien
古城大多数居民是闽南人,他们很多人都说闽南语。
The majority of residents in ancient city are Minnan people,many of whom speak Hokkien.
What information should we introduce in the passage?
ethnic groups, language
experience a real taste of...
这能让游客体验真正的古城味。
It allows witsitors to experience a real taste of ancient city.
people/population
漳州古城有着大约17,000人口。
has a population of/ is home to... people
Zhangzhou ancient city has a population of about 17,000.
What information should we introduce in the passage?
tourist attractions 漳州文庙 Zhang zhou Confucian temple ;
香港路和台湾路 Hong kong and Taiwan roads
漳州文庙具有超过一千多年的历史
Zhangzhou Confucican temple has a history of more than 1000 years.
其他著名景点包括香港路和台湾路,仅举几例。
Other famous sites include the Hong kong and Taiwan roads, to name but a few.
介绍你家乡的漳州古城给你的朋友李华。要点如下:
1.基本概况:位于在中山公园旁边,气候总是温和, 人口约1.7万 ;
2.历史,旅游景点和美食: 有1300多年的历史。古城大多数居民是闽南人,他们很多人都说闽南语。有漳州文庙(Confucian temple)、香港路、台湾路等旅游景点,有蚵仔煎(Oyster omelet)、炸春卷( Fried spring rolls)、四果汤(Four fruit soup)等特色小吃。
3.重要性:古城是漳州文化的一个重要部分,它可以让从来没到过这里的游客亲自体验传统的文化。
Writing Practice
Para 1 Introduction
Zhangzhou ancient city, which _________________ (人口) about 17,000 . It ______________________ (位置) the Zhangshan Park.
Para 2 Body
Zhangzhou ancient city ______________ (历史) 1,300 years.The majority of residents in ancient city are Minnan people,many of whom speak Hokkien.
There are ______________________ (有趣的地方) you can’t miss while visiting Zhangzhou ancient city, such as/including Zhangzhou Confucian temple, Hongkong and Taiwan Roads ,to name but a few .
Para 3 Summary
Ancient city is an important part of the cultrue of Zhangzhou.It allows visitors who have never been here to experience traditional culture first hand.
has a population of
is located in next to
has a history of
many interesting places
homework
Finish the first and third part.
Polish your email and send it to Jack.
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