Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language Reading for Writing同课异构课件(1)-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using language Studying Abroad: Is it a good or a bad idea? Lead in: watch an interview In your opinion, is studying abroad a good idea or a bad one? Why? gain a good education diverse cultures make foreign friends improve language skills broaden your horizons ... cost an arm and a leg experience culture shock feel homesick language barriers ... Lead in 1.Where are the two passages from? 2.Who are the writers? 3.What topic are they talking about? 4.What are their main points? Read for the text type. Salutation称呼 Body正文 Complimentary close 信尾客套语 Two argumentative letters 议论信 Two letters The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. Letter 1 Letter 2 1 2 3 4 5 The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. great economic pressure personal growth tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment;,limited language skills,culture shock, not mature,personal safety, different approaches to teaching and learning great future for young people studying in China the increased chance for cultural exchange a great opportunity to contribute to our motherland conclusion should consider the disadvantages This life-changing experience is worthwhile. main points reason 1 reason 2 reason 3 Read for the content. Read the two letters and fill in the table. Main point Reason 1 Tips: The first sentence is usually the topic sentence. Reason 2 Reason 3 Mark the parts of argument in the letters. para.1 State the main point . para.2-4 List reasons and evidence to support the main point. Introduce the topic. para.5 Draw a conclusion. Read for the structure. ① How does the writer introduce the topic? ② How does the writer state an opinion? By giving a fact or asking a question. a fact a question By using a concession.（让步） Summarize the structure of argumentative letters. para.1 Introduction para.2-4 Body para.5 Summary 2. state a _________ by a __________ 1. introduce the topic by a _____or a ________ draw a __________ list _______ and ________ to support the main point fact question main point concession reasons evidence conclusion Read for the structure. structure Use the given words/phrases in the box to rewrite the sentences. Besides For instance As a result That is to say Read for language: learn how to use connectors. : logical and coherent Connectors to begin with another a final point to consider the first finally that means in addition while also as for example such as therefore Underline the connectors. Point of view: in my opinion; as far as I know; as far as I am concerned personally (speaking) Summary: in short; to sum up; all in all; in conclusion / summary generally speaking Restating: in other words; that is to say that means Listing: to begin with; what is more; besides; moreover; in addition Cause & effect: because; as; so; thus; therefore; as a result Giving examples: for example; for instance; such as Expressing opinions Expressing reasons or evidence Commonly used connectors. What are some other advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad that are not mentioned? Pre-writing: group discussion language education job culture cost safety daily life Checklist 1. a proper structure 2. connectors used properly 3. language: useful expressions & useful sentence structures 4. a neat handwriting While-writing: write the first draft. State the main point List 2-3 reasons and evidence to support your main point. Connectors Summary Studying abroad increases people’ s understanding of cultural diversity while strengthening China and building a shared future. Summary Homework: polish your draft and use the checklist to conduct self-evaluation and make revisions. $