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高中英语人教版2019必修第二册
Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading for Writing
Learning objectives
Analyze the structure of a descriptive text, identifying introductory and concluding sentences, and how the text organizes descriptions of different senses and places.
Enhance the ability to analyze sensory details in the text, understanding how the author uses language to create a vivid picture of Ireland.
Write a descriptive essay about a favorite place, following the structure of the sample text (introduction, description from different sensory perspectives, conclusion).
Understand the relationship between a country’s natural landscape and its cultural traditions, and how they shape the local way of life.
目录
CONTENTS
Lead In
Homework
While Writing
Summary
Assessment
Post Writing
Pre-Writing
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01 Lead in
Ireland
Northern Ireland (belong to the UK)
Capital: Belfast
Republic of Ireland(爱尔兰共和国)
Capital: Dubin
How much do you know about Ireland?
What can you see in the video?
How does the video make you feel?
How does the video make you feel?
Amazed
Fascinating
Charming
Breathtaking
Impressive/ attractive
…
Ireland is an island at the western edge of Europe.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Ireland has a mild oceanic climate.
Ireland receives the full force of storms from the Atlantic Ocean, especially in winter.
Cows and especially sheep are found everywhere in Ireland.
Ireland is called the “Emerald Isle”. When you fly on the Ireland, the green land will extend as far as your eye can span.
02 Pre-Writing
Prediction
From the title and the picture, we can know that the passage mainly talks about
.
the beauty of Ireland’s
countryside and traditions of Ireland
What’s the genre of the passage?
Narration(记叙文)
Argumentation(议论文)
Exposition (说明文)
Beauty
Traditions
Reading for structure
Beauty
Traditions
Can you find the introduction, body and ending?
Ending
Body
Introduction
Reading for structure
Find the paragraph’s transitional sentence.
Beauty
Traditions
With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining.
transitional sentence(过渡句)
Reading for details
1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?
Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,
2. In which way does the beautiful countryside influence people?
offering something for
each of the sense.
Can you find out the sentence talking about difference senses?
Reading for details
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too.
sight
hearing
touch
smell
taste
Find out specific sensory details at different places.
Place Sensory details
In the green counties and hills
Down by the sea
In the mountains
In the village pub
Feast for the eyes (sight)
Roar; cries; music of the coast (hearing)
Sweet scent (smell)
Feel the sun on your skin (touch)
Morning song (hearing)
Wine; bear; delicious beef strew (taste)
Reading for details
What is the narrative order of this exposition?
Place Sensory details
In the green counties and hills
Down by the sea
In the mountains
In the village pub
Feast for the eyes (sight)
Roar; cries; music of the coast (hearing)
Sweet scent (smell)
Feel the sun on your skin (touch)
Morning song (hearing)
Wine; bear; delicious beef strew (taste)
Reading for details
Spatial order.
Reading for details
What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture?
By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing.
To experience local cultural and customs, what’s the author’s suggestions?
Introduce yourself to a friendly face and experience them first-hand.
Reading for expressions
Why does the author describe Irish countryside from different senses?
It makes the description more vivid and detailed.
Tip 1: Add sensory details(感官细节)
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
What words does the writer use to describe sensory details?
metaphor(暗喻)
specific words
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
Reading for expressions
And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
metaphor(暗喻)
personification(拟人)
What words does the writer use to describe sensory details?
personification(拟人)
specific words
Tip 2: Use figure of speech(修辞)
Tip 3: Use vivid/specific words
Reading for expressions
Introduction
Body
Ending
Give a general description.
Make the reader eager to read your writing.
Encourage the readers to experience the place.
Let the reader know that the passage ends.
Use vivid words.
Use sensory details.
Use figure of speech.
Use transitions.
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03 While Writing
Writing
Describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place.
Step 1: Work in pairs. Choose one of your favorite places and tell a partner why you think it is interesting, exciting, or surprising.
village
school
restaurant
Writing
Describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place.
Step 2: Use the questions below to describe the place you have chosen.
What can you see?
What can you hear?
How does the place feel?
How does the place feel?
What can you taste there?
What does the place make you think or feel?
Writing
v. 吸引
n. 特色
名胜
值得做……
位于……
占地……
有……的历史
追溯到……
最受欢迎的景点
深受欢迎
使某人流连忘返
attract
feature
places of interest
be worth doing
be located in ... /lie in ...
cover an area of ...
with a history of ...
date back to/from ...
the most popular tourist attraction
enjoy great popularity
make sb unwilling to leave
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Writing
1.一路走来全是风景,那种美让我难以忘怀。
The whole journey is full of scenery, and the beauty is unforgettable to me.
2. 在我看来,这是一个让你接近大自然的理想之地。
As far as I’m concerned, this is a dream place for you to get close to nature.
3. 让你印象最深刻的可能是这里的空气清新宜人,有各种各样的美食可供品尝,并且当地的风俗习惯也很独特。
What impresses you most is probably that the air here is fresh to breathe, there is a wide variety of food to taste and the local customs are unique.
Drafting
Step3 : Use your answers to draft a passage about the place.
Introduction
Make the reader eager to read your writing
A striking image
Something surprising
A quote or question
Body
Transitions
Details and examples
Help the reader follow your ideas
Use sensory details
Do not use general words
Give examples
Ending
Let the reader know that the passage ends
Help the reader remember your writing
04 Post Writing
Revising
Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question?
Is the description well-organised and easy to read?
Has the writer included sensory details?
Does the writer use specific words and give examples?
Is the ending effective?
Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes?
Use the checklist to help you evaluate his/her draft.
Give your comments to your partner and ask him/her to revise the draft.
Show time
Discuss in groups, select the best article from your group members’ works, and present it to the class with a brief explanation of the selection reasons.
Content relevance: The article should closely relate to the given topic, with clear and logical ideas.
Language accuracy: It should have few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors, and use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures.
Creativity and originality: The article should demonstrate unique perspectives or innovative expression ways rather than being cliché.
Structure completeness: It should have a clear beginning, body, and conclusion, with smooth transitions between paragraphs.
Sample
In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains. Seeing the flames, the roosters sound the alarm. They wake everyone in the village with their loud cries, chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to work.
In the evening, a gold haze settles over everything. This is my favorite time of the day, when all work for the day has, been completed. When the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices float through the air, I know that it will soon be time for dinner. My neighbors begin to call to their children to come home. The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favorite places to rest.
At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village
grows quiet. For now we'll sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us
on fire again for a new day!
05 Summary
1. 开头段:点明地点,引出喜欢的原因
开门见山:直接说明地点(名称、位置),用一句话概括整体印象。
铺垫情感:简要提及与该地点的关联,暗示喜欢的核心原因(如宁静、独特氛围)。
2. 中间段:具体描述地点,突出细节
这是核心段落,需从感官、场景、个人体验三个维度展开,避免笼统:
感官细节:The leaves turn golden in autumn, carpeting the ground like a soft blanket.
场景与特色:描述地点的标志性元素(如一棵老树、一条小溪、独特的植物 / 动物),让地点 “有辨识度”。
个人体验:结合自己在该地点的活动(如读书、玩耍),体现 “喜欢” 的情感。
3. 结尾段:总结感受,升华情感
用一句话概括该地点对自己的意义(如 “心灵的港湾”“快乐的源泉”)。
06 Assessment
Evaluation Items Self-assessment
Reading Comprehension
I can answer questions about the passage accurately.
I can analyze the descriptive paragraph (find intro/ending sentences, list senses & places, identify sensory - descriptive words).
Writing Preparation
I can choose a favourite place and clearly explain why it’s interesting/exciting/surprising to my partner.
I can use the given questions to collect details about the place.
Writing Expression
I can write an introduction with an engaging image, quote to hook readers.
I can organize the body with transitions, sensory details, and examples to describe the place well.
I can write an ending that leaves an impression and sums up the writing.
(√: Done well; △: Fair; ×: Need improvement)
07 Homework
写作要求:为了让更多的外国游客了解中国文化,欣赏中国美丽的自然风光,感受中国发生的巨大变化,某外文杂志社将出版一本英语小册子来介绍中国的旅游景点。该杂志社邀请你为该小册子写一篇英语短文来介绍杭州。
内容包括:
1.杭州的位置(中国东南部)、面积(16000 多平方公里)及历史(2200 多年)等;
2.杭州的旅游特色(自然风景、传统文化、特色小吃等);
3.希望更多的游客来杭州参观。
注意:1.词数 80 左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
谢谢聆听
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