Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language Reading for Writing同课异构课件(3)-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

该高中英语课件聚焦议论文信件结构及留学利弊表达，通过“Xielei的生活变化”情境导入激活旧知，衔接父母两封议论文信件文本，借助思维导图、细节阅读问题等支架，引导学生分析信件“引言-论点-论据-结论”结构及逻辑词运用。 其亮点在于融合思维导图梳理文本逻辑（思维品质）、辩论活动强化语言表达（语言能力）、批判性问题（如中国空间站语言）联结现实（文化意识），采用任务型教学，学生在分析与辩论中提升语言运用和逻辑思维，教师可直接利用结构化活动提升教学效果。

Reading for Writing Bridging Cultures Unit2 1 By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. Grasp the structure of argumentative letters. 2. Learn some expressions about the cons and pros(优劣) of studying abroad. 3. Debate about whether we should study abroad by using logical words. Learning Objectives 字体：新蒂下午茶，新蒂黑板报 2 Lead in How time flies!After one year, what new things happened in Xielei's life? Let contact her. Hi! Little brothers and sisters. I feel moved that you still remember me. Things are much better now. Now I even enjoy giving presentations. Unbelievable right? Haha. And I joined a Chinese Culture Club. "Thinking of studying abroad? It’s a mix! Pros: You’ll be more independent, make global friends, and view the world from difficult angles. Cons: It can be lonely and expensive at first. 3 Can you think of some advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? make friends more independent Advantages/Benefits economical pressure food difference Disdvantages/Challenges Lead in The two letters are both _______________. argumentative essay Thinking：What is the text type of the two letters? Letter 1: Letter 2: Read for text type There are two parents’ opinions on Page 20. Wang Li (mother of twin girls) Zhang Yi (father of one boy) ①argumentative essay （议论文） ②Informal essay （散文) ③narrative （记叙文） ? 1 mark How do you work out? Logical words ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Read for the structure& main idea 1 2 3 What are the functions(作用) of these logical words? They can make the letters more ______(logical/complex). logical Match the main ideas of each part. Give supporting reasons and evidence State a conclusion Start with a fact State an opinion Para 1: Para 2-4: Para 5: 1 mark Read for details 1. What is Wang Li’s point? 2. How does Wang Li support her point? ... ... Para 1: 1. What is Wang Li’s point? Para 2: 1. What is Wang Li’s point(论点)? 2. What are her evidence(论据)? Para 3: 1. What is her point? 2. What causes pressure? Para 4: 1. What is her point? 2. What are her evidence? Para 5: 1. What conclusion does she make? Read letter 1 and answer the following questions. Underline the relevant sentences. Paragraph 1: In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. Although studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater. Para.1 Introduction v Start with a fact State an opinion 1. What is Wang Li’s point? Read for details v 3 mark Paragraph 2: To begin with, many students who study abroad face great economic pressure. That means studying abroad is just not possible for everyone. Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg. Studying in China is much more convenient and can help save money. Para.2 Body Point Evidence expense: the amount of money that you spend on something 1. What is Wang Li’s point? 2. What are her evidence(论据)? Read for details ① ② 4 mark Paragraph 3: Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad. Students must learn how to live in an unfamiliar environment … Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings. Other students are not mature enough … and may become depressed. Some students might encounter problems with personal safety. In addition, different approaches to teaching and learning may come as a shock to many students. Para.3 Body Point Evidence 1. What is Wang Li’s point? 2. What causes pressure? Read for details 5 mark 1. What is Wang Li’s point? 2. What are her evidence(论据)? available:something that you can get,buy or find Paragraph 4: A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future to look forward to! As China has boomed, the educational environment has improved significantly, with many great universities now available. They have great facilities and outstanding professors, helping to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country. Para.4 Body Point Evidence Read for details 5 mark Paragraph 5: To sum up, one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors. State a conclusion Para.5 Conclusion 1. What conclusion does she make? Read for details 3 mark Point: Studying in China is good. Evidence: have good colleges; have good facilities and professors Mindmap(思维导图) of Letter 1 Para.1 Introduction a fact State an opinion Para.2 Point(论点）1 Evidence(论据) Para.5 Conclusion State a conclusion Topic Para.3 Para.4 Piont 2 Evidence Point3 Evidence Fact: more people studying abroad. Opinion: disadvantages> Point: economical pressure Evidence: Tuition fee and living expenses are expensive; Studying in China is convenient and save money. Piont: pressure on body Evidence: unfamiliar site＋culture shock＋maturity＋personal satefy＋ unfamiliar learning way Mind map Para.1 Introduction a fact State an opinion Para.2 Point 1 Evidence Para.5 Conclusion State a conclusion Topic Para.3 Para.4 Point 2 Evidence Point 3 Evidence Read Letter 2, complete this mind map ! or drawing your own mind map is ok too. Point: great opportunity to contribute to(贡献) China Evidence: China needs talented young people; Better career opportunities Point: Evidence: Point: Evidence: opinion? Mind map Para. Letter 2 1 2 3 4 5 Fact Opinion Point 1 Evidence Point 2 Evidence Point 3 Evidence Conclusion The advantages are much greater. personal growth: ① education and experience change you for the better②gain a global view and improve general competence chance for cultural exchange ： ①promote friendship between nations; ②bring new cultures to other nations; ③view the world from different angles and thus gives us more insights into our own culture. great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland: ①China needs talented young people;② Better career opportunities Going abroad is good. 3 3 VS Post- Reading: Debate Topic: Should we study abroad? Should. [TeamA] Should not.[Team B] VS Dabate Rule: 1. Every speaker have up to(至多) 2 minutes. 2. Use logical words please! Post- Reading Post- Reading: Debate 5 minutes to discuss. Please try to prepare what you will say and add more evidence if you want. Point Evidence 陈述观点 ①We firmly believe that (Point) (完整句子) . First, (Evidence1) . Second, (Evidence2) . ②Our main point is that （Point）(完整句子) . To begin with, (Evidence1) . In addition, our team thinks that (Evidence2) . ③We respectfully disagree with the team A/B. Our opinion is that （Point）(完整句子) . Because, above all, (Evidence1) . Moreover, (Evidence2) . Post- Reading: Debate VS Post- Reading: Debate Many people don’t want to have babies now, so students are becoming less. How can we attract more international students to our country? What can the government, schools, or we do?" Recently, the Chinese Space Station uses Chinese as its main working languages. Astronauts worldwide are learning Chinese to work on the Space Station. Criticial-thinking China shines as a star, Guiding the world forward with steady hands. By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. Grasp the structure of argumentative letters. 2. Learn some expressions about the cons and pros(优劣) of studying abroad. 3. Debate about whether we should study abroad by using logical words. Summary 字体：新蒂下午茶，新蒂黑板报 22 Homework How to write an argumentative letter An argumentative letter structure Letter: Salutation Body Complimentary close; Signature Argumentation: A. Question or fact B. Opinion C. Reasons and evidence D. Conclusion Linking words in my opinion for example / such as to begin with besides finally / in conclusion words and phrases tense Simple present tense Thanks! 25 null 13426.888 null 8352.0 null 22680.0 null 8328.0 null 16440.0 null 12016.296 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Jackson最近在考虑是否要出国留学，他来信征求你的意见。请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件，阐述你的观点，并给出理由(不少于三点)。 Dear Jackson， 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Yours， Li Hua $