Unit 6 Hitting the road (Developing ideas-Reading for writing) 课件 2024-2025学年外研版英语七年级下册

Unit 6 Hitting the road Reading for writing 1 1 Enjoy a video and answer Lead in Do you know her? What’s her job? Where did she go? She is Yi Lian, a travel blogger. She went to many places in China. 500 years ago In Ming Dynasty, there was also a famous travel blogger. Xu Xiake Guess Xu Xiake’s experience.Use the words and expression to help you. traveller walk through geographical discovery explore seas and mountains climb Maybe he walked through forests. He explored seas and mountains. He made a lot of geographical discoveries. / d i r f kl/ /d sk v ri/ Look and guess 1. What does “explore” mean? The word means to travel around an area to learn about it. 2. What is the meaning of the title? It means discovering what has not been discovered before. Pre-reading What can we learn from the pictures? He walked through many places. Maybe Xu kept diaries during his travelling. Maybe Xu recorded his travel experiences in his diary. Pre-reading 1.What is the main idea of the passage? A.An introduction of Xu Xiake B. The history of China C. China’s sea and mountain D. The journey of Mount Huangshan 2.Where is the passage probably from? A. In a travel magazine B. In science magazine C. In a sports newspaper D. In a school report Fast reading How many parts can the passage be divided分成 into? 1 2 3 4 While-reading Match the main idea with each part 1 2 3 4 A. Xu’s geograpgical discoveries B. Xu’s last year C. Xu’s dream D. Xu’s gift to us While-reading Read part 1 and answer. 1. When was the man seriously ill? 2. What did the man spend on the road? 3. Did the man regret? In 1640. His whole life. No, he didn’t. While-reading Read part 2 & 3 and choose 1). When did he set out on his life’s journey? A. At the age of 30. B. Nearly in 1640. C. At the age of 22. D. From an early age. 2) What can we learn from the para. 4? A. People was true about the height of Tiandu Peak and Lianhua Peak. B. Xu only travelled the Lianhua peak. C. Liannhua Peak was higher than Tiandu Peak. D. A mountain with wider view is lower in height. While-reading Why “explore the unexplored” is the best description of Xu's life. While-reading Read part 4 Because he traveled far and wide, bravely going to unknown places. He left valuable records, always exploring the unexplored. He was the greatest _in Chinese history. Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage. traveller set out many geographical discoveries higher learn about Post-reading Xu Xiake Who was he? What was his dream? What did he find out? What’s his gift to us? He dreamed of visiting China's _ _from an early age. At 22, he _ on his life’s journey. He made _ during his journey. For example, he discovered that LianhuaPeak was _ than Tiandu Peak. Thanks to Xu Xiake's Travel Notes, we can _ China almost 400 years ago. seas and mountains set out many geographical discoveries higher learn about Who is the person? Why is the person famous? What are the person’s achievements? What’s people’s comment on this person? What’s your opinion on this person? Group discussion: How can we introduce a great person? Read the passage after the tape While-reading Think and share 1. Why does the writer start from Xu Xiake’s last year? The writer starts from Xu Xiake’s last year to attract readers and raise their curiosity. 2. Why does the writer mention Tiandu Peak and Lianhua Peak? The writer introduces the peaks as examples of Xu’s important geographical discoveries. 3. Can you think of another title for the passage? The road less travelled / Exploring the unknown / The journey of Xu Xiake / Journey of exploration / … Tips: Think about the writing technique. Think about the main idea of the passage. Post-reading Think and share. What do you think of Xu Xiake? Why? I think Xu Xiake was brave, because his journeys were dangerous. I also think he was curious, because most people didn’t travel much in those days. I think Xu Xiake was _, because _ _. Post-reading Do you want to be someone like Xu Xiake? Why? Think and share. Yes, I want to be like Xu Xiake. Because I want to travel and discover new places and facts. I want to share my knowledge with the world. Post-reading Content Great Not bad Try harder I can remember the important information of Xu Xiake, his geographical discoveries, and relevant knowledge about Travels of Xu Xiake. I can find key information and deeply understand the details of the article, and complete all tasks in reading. I can clearly and logically express my views and feelings about Xu Xiake in English. I can correctly understand the spirit of exploration of traveler and establish the values of being brave to try and explore. Self-assessment 基础性作业: Retell Xu Xiake’s experiences. Then talk about what you have learnt from his experiences. 拓展性作业: Create a painting or a short video with the theme of "If I Were Xu Xiake", showing what Xu Xiake might have seen, heard, and felt. Homework 提升性作业: Write a short passage about "Xu Xiake - A Great Traveller"(80 - 100 words.) Unit 6 Hitting the road Developing ideas (Writing) Write a short introduction to another great traveller. Our school will hold the "Great Traveler" English speech contest. If you want to take part in it, what should you do? You need to write a short introduction to a great traveller. Do you know how to write it? Lead-in Do you like traveling? “Do you remember who he is?” Xu Xiake Pre-writing 1. Review something about what you have learnt in the reading passage. He was the greatest _in Chinese history. traveller set out many geographical discoveries higher learn about Xu Xiake Who was he? What was his dream? What did he find out? What’s his gift to us? He dreamed of visiting China's _ _from an early age. At 22, he _ on his life’s journey. He made _ during his journey. For example, he discovered that LianhuaPeak was _ than Tiandu Peak. Thanks to Xu Xiake's Travel Notes, we can _ China almost 400 years ago. seas and mountains set out many geographical discoveries higher learn about Pre-writing 2. How to write a short introduction to another great traveller. Who is the person? Why is the person famous? What are the person’s achievements? What’s people’s comment on this person? What’s your opinion on this person? Pre-writing Who is the person? [Name]...is a famous traveler from…[Country]China. 3.Summarize the sentence structures of writing Pre-writing Why is the person famous? He/She is famous because… [Achievements]成就. 3. Summarize the sentence structures of writing Pre-writing During /After his/her journey, he/she ... [Actions & Achievements]. 3. Summarize the sentence structures of writing What are the person’s achievements? Pre-writing Many people think he/she is...because...[Comments]. 3. Summarize the sentence structure of writing In my opinion, he/she is...[Your opinion] because...[Reason]. What’s your opinion on this person? What’s people’s comment on this person? brave curious 求知欲强的 adventurous 勇于冒险的 Brainstorming 1.What great travelers do you know? Zhang Qian张骞 Xuanzang玄奘 Marco Polo马可波罗 Magellan麦哲伦 2.Why is this person famous? explore the western regions in the Han Dynasty journey to India in search of Buddhist scriptures佛经 in the Tang Dynasty travel to China in 1271 sail around the world 环球航行 Brainstorming 3.What are this person’s achievements? achievements Zhang Qian张骞 1. open up the Silk Road开辟丝绸之路 2. promote trade and economy促进贸易和经济 3. promote cultural exchange促进文化交流 Brainstorming 3.What are this person’s achievements? achievements 1. bring back plenty of Buddhist scriptures.带回来大量的佛经 Xuanzang玄奘 2. promote cultural exchange between China and India 促进中印文化交流 3. write records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty撰写《大唐西域记》 Brainstorming 3.What are this person’s achievements? achievements Marco Polo马可波罗 1. promote navigation 推动航海事业 2. promote cultural exchange between the East and the Weat促进东西方文化交流 3. write a book, the Travels of Marco Polo撰写《马可 波罗游记》 Brainstorming 3.What are this person’s achievements? achievements Magellan麦哲伦 1. complete the first sailing around the world完成首次环球航行 2. open up new sea routes 开辟新航线 Brainstorming Zhang Qian张骞 Xuanzang玄奘 Marco Polo马可波罗 Magellan麦哲伦 4.What’s people’s comment on this person? 5.What’s your opinion on this person? brave curious 求知欲强的 adventurous 勇于冒险的 persistent 坚持不懈的 Pair work Do a pair work on how to write a short introduction to another great traveller. A: Who is this person? B: He/She is a famous traveler from… A: Why is this person famous? B: He/She is famous because… A: What are this person’s achievements? B: During /After his/her journey, he/she... A: What’s people’s comment on this person? B: People think he/she is…because… A: What’s your opinion on this person? B: In my opinion, he/she is… because… Practice Complete the information table about a great traveler. • Name • Why famous • Achievements • People’s comments • Your opinion Write your writing according to the questions and the sentence structures. [Name]...is a famous traveler from…[Country]. He/She is famous because… [Achievements]. During /After his/her journey, he/she ... [Actions & Achievements]. Many people think he/she is ...because... [Comments]. In my opinion, he/she is...[Your opinion] because...[Reason]. Who is the person? What’s people’s comment on this person? What are the person’s achievements? Why is the person famous? What’s your opinion on this person? While- writing Post- writing Self-assessment&Peer assessment Check. Did you: cover the key information about the traveller? use proper(恰当的)words and exprssions? give your own opinion of the great traveller? use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation? evaluation index score standard for evaluation cover the key information about the traveller? 5=Excellent 4=Good 3=Acceptable 2=Needs Improvement use proper(恰当的)words and exprssions? give your own opinion of the great traveller? use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation? Post- writing Share your short introduction with the class. Deep thinking What can we learn from the stories of the great travelers? To step out of comfort zone and explore the unknown world 走出舒适区,探索未知世界 Homework 1. 基础作业: 检查自己的写作,纠正错误 2. 提升作业: 把自己的写作内容做成海报 3. 拓展作业: 帮其他同学修改美化海报 $$