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Unit 7 Role models of our time-Section 3 Expressing and communicating ideas-Writing
This unit focuses on "Role models of our time". In this writing class, students are required to write an article introducing their most admired role models. They need to collect information about the role models' achievements and qualities, and then complete the writing task through three stages: planning, writing, and checking & revising. This task helps students consolidate the vocabulary and sentence structures learned in this unit, strengthen their English expression ability, and more importantly, understand the importance of responsibility, dedication, and innovation by describing the deeds of role models. It also stimulates students' admiration for role models and cultivates their positive values.
教学目标
Clearly understand the writing task, draw a mind map, and list the key points for writing.
Integrate the knowledge learned in this unit to write an article introducing the person they admire most.
Improve the structure, content, and language of the first draft through self - assessment and peer - assessment.
Comprehend the theme meaning conveyed by the writing task. Through telling the stories of role models, discover the power of role models, stimulate the yearning for good qualities, and enhance the awareness of emulating role models.
教学重难点
Use English accurately to describe the characteristics of people, including appearance, personality, achievements, etc.
Apply appropriate sentence patterns and vocabulary to make the article have a clear structure and strong logic.
Select suitable role models in combination with reality and conduct in - depth analysis around their characteristics.
A. Vocabulary
Describing appearance: tall, short, of medium height, slim, plump, long hair, short hair, curly hair, straight hair, big eyes, small eyes, a round face, a square face, etc.
Describing personality: kind - hearted, brave, honest, hard - working, diligent, creative, determined, patient, optimistic, etc.
Describing occupations: scientist, artist, teacher, doctor, engineer, athlete, social worker, etc.
Describing achievements: make great achievements, win a prize, make a breakthrough, invent sth., contribute to sth., etc.
B. Sentence Patterns
“Sb. is + adj. + and is well - known for...” (e.g., “Qian Xuesen is brilliant and is well - known for his great contributions to China's aerospace.”)
“Sb. was born in... and graduated from...” (e.g., “Gu Fangzhou was born in 1926 and graduated from Peking University.”)
“Sb. made up his/her mind to do sth. and finally achieved...” (e.g., “Nan Rendong made up his mind to build FAST and finally achieved this great project.”)
“Thanks to sb.'s efforts,...” (e.g., “Thanks to Yuan Longping's efforts, we can have enough food to eat.”)
“I admire sb. because...” (e.g., “I admire my teacher because she is always patient with us.”)
C. Writing Structure
Introduction: Briefly introduce the role model and state the reason why you admire him/her.
Body: Describe the role model's basic information (such as birthplace, education), achievements, and qualities in detail.
Conclusion: Summarize the influence of the role model on you and express your determination to learn from him/her.
教学过程
A. Lead - in (5 minutes)
Greet the students and start with an open - ended question: “Do you have a role model in your heart? Why do you think he/she is your role model?” Invite several students to share their ideas.
Show some pictures or short video clips of contemporary role models, such as scientists like Yuan Longping, athletes like Sun Yang, and social activists like Malala Yousafzai. While showing, briefly introduce their achievements and let students have a preliminary feeling of the charm and characteristics of role models.
Briefly explain the importance of role models and the achievements they have made in different fields, laying a foundation for the following learning.
B. Knowledge Presentation (10 minutes)
Explain the concept of role models. A role model is someone we look up to, someone who has certain qualities and behaviors that inspire us. List some common qualities of role models, such as perseverance, dedication, innovation, and kindness.
Introduce different types of role models in detail, such as scientists, artists, leaders, and volunteers. Use a mind - map or a chart to help students understand. For example, for scientists, mention their contributions to scientific research; for artists, talk about their influence on culture and art.
Take some real - life examples. For instance, introduce the story of Tu Youyou, a famous Chinese scientist. Explain how she discovered artemisinin, which has saved millions of lives. Analyze her qualities of perseverance and innovation in the process, so that students can better understand the practical application and function of role models.
C. Sample Analysis (10 minutes)
Select two or three typical role - model cases for in - depth analysis. For example, introduce the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for civil rights, or the story of Steve Jobs and his innovation in the field of technology.
Present the background, characteristics, and significance of each case in detail. For Martin Luther King Jr., talk about the social background of racial discrimination at that time, his famous speeches, and the far - reaching impact of his struggle on American society and the world. For Steve Jobs, introduce his pursuit of perfection in product design and his contribution to changing the way people live through technology.
Guide students to think about the impact of these cases on real life and learning. Encourage students to discuss in pairs how they can learn positive energy from these role models.
D. Writing Planning (10 minutes)
Ask students to choose a role model they admire and start to make a writing plan. First, let them draw a simple mind - map. In the center of the mind - map, write the name of the role model. Then, branch out to write the basic information (birth, education), achievements, and qualities of the role model.
Provide a writing outline on the blackboard or PPT for students to refer to:
Introduction: Who is your role model? Why do you choose him/her?
Body:
Basic information
Main achievements
Outstanding qualities
Conclusion: How does the role model influence you? What do you want to learn from him/her?
Walk around the classroom to provide guidance and answer students' questions during their planning process.
E. Writing (10 minutes)
After students have completed their plans, ask them to start writing their articles according to the outline. Remind them to use the vocabulary and sentence patterns they have learned in this unit, and try to make their writing vivid and detailed.
Encourage students to write freely without being too concerned about grammar and spelling mistakes at this stage. The key is to put their ideas on paper.
While students are writing, the teacher continues to patrol the classroom, observing students' writing progress and providing individual guidance when necessary.
F. Peer - assessment and Revision (5 minutes)
Divide students into pairs. Let them exchange their articles and use a simple assessment form to evaluate each other's writing. The assessment form can include aspects such as content (whether the information is complete), structure (whether the article has a clear beginning, middle, and end), language use (whether the vocabulary and sentence patterns are appropriate), and grammar and spelling (whether there are obvious mistakes).
After the peer - assessment, ask students to make revisions to their own articles according to their partners' suggestions. They can add more details, correct grammar mistakes, or improve the language expression.
Select one or two students to share their revised articles with the class. Encourage other students to listen carefully and give positive feedback.
教学反思
Positive aspects:
The lead - in part was effective in arousing students' interest. By showing pictures and videos of various role models, students were quickly engaged in the topic and actively shared their own role models in the class discussion.
The sample analysis helped students understand the writing content and structure better. Through analyzing real - life cases, students had a clear idea of how to describe a role model's achievements and qualities.
The peer - assessment and revision part promoted students' active participation. Students were able to learn from each other and improve their writing skills through this process.
Areas for improvement:
Some students still had difficulty in using rich vocabulary to describe their role models. In future teaching, more vocabulary expansion activities related to people's description should be carried out.
During the writing process, a few students had trouble organizing their thoughts and following the writing outline. More individual guidance on writing planning is needed in the next class.
The time for students to write their articles was a bit tight. In the future, the time allocation can be adjusted to ensure that students have enough time to fully express their ideas.
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