内容正文:
Unit 8 Pets and us
沪教牛津版八年级上册
Key question
主题范畴:人与自然
What trouble can pets cause and what animal makes the perfect pet?
Writing
1
I like lying around and doing nothing, but I am clean.
I like running around and playing with you.
I like swimming. Watching me swim can make you feel
relaxed.
I am a good singer and I can even talk.
I live a long life and can be your friend for many years.
Warm-up—Guess Who I am
Which animal is your favourite pet?
Why?
Warm-up—Free talk
Writing Club
We are holding a writing competition about pets. Write an article about what animal makes the perfect pet and send it to us.
Writing an opinion article about the perfect pet
What animal makes the perfect pet?
Pre-writing
Structure
I think that cats are the perfect pets.
Firstly, cats are clean. Their tongues and paws are great cleaning tools. They spend a lot of time cleaning themselves and cover their own waste.
Secondly, cats are quiet. They are much quieter than dogs. If you keep a pet cat, it is unlikely that your neighbours will complain that it makes a loud noise.
Thirdly, cats are easy to look after. They are happy staying indoors, eating, sleeping, and playing with small toys. Cat owners do not need to walk their cats.
For these reasons, I believe that a cat is the perfect pet for anyone.
Cats: the perfect pet
Read Wang Yao’s article and complete the mind map.
Opinions
Reasons
Facts/examples
clean
cleaning themselves
relieve themselves
cover their own waste
quiet
much
quieter
your neighbours will complain that it makes a loud noise
easy
look after
staying indoors
walk their
cats
Cats
Tip 1: State your opinion in the first and the last paragraphs.
Use the “general-specific-general” structure (总分总结构) for your writing.
Read Wang Yao’s article and analyse the structure.
Tip 2: Support your opinion with reasons + facts / examples.
Tip 3: Use linking words to make your writing clearer.
Read Wang Yao’s article and mark the useful words and sentence structure.
Tip 4: Use different sentence structures to make your writing more varied.
Below is one tip for your reference. Read the text and answer the questions.
Remember to include the following sections in your article:
Introduction: State your opinion.
Body: Give facts or examples to support your opinion.
Conclusion: State your opinion again.
Tip
Writing
主题:人与自我——生活与学习
文体:说明文
人称: _____________ 人称
时态:以 _____________ 为主
第一和第三
一般现在时
Step 1: 题干细审
(1) _______________ (在所有宠物中), I think that dogs are the perfect pets.
Your opinion
02
01
03
Conclusion
Step 2: 谋篇布局
Among all pets
1
Dogs: the perfect pet
Reasons
Firstly, dogs are very (2) ________ (忠诚的). When you (3) ____________ (返回) home, your dog will run to you happily.
Secondly, dogs can (4) ________ you ____________ (保护……免遭危险). You can (5) _____________ (感到非常安全) with a dog at home.
Finally, caring for a dog helps you (6)____________ (保持健康). Walking your dog every day (7) ____________ (对……有利) your body and mind.
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Reasons
faithful
come back
feel very safe
stay healthy
is good for
protect from danger
For these reasons, I think dogs are (8) ______________________ (最棒的宠物).
They make your life (9) _________ (充满喜悦).
Your opinion
02
01
03
Conclusion
the most wonderful pets
1
Dogs: the perfect pet
Reasons
full of joy
★ 常用连接词:
1. 一……就…… _____________________
2.更有甚者 _____________________
3.如此……以至于…… _____________________
4.不但……而且…… _____________________
5.最后但同样重要的是 _____________________
6. 既……又…… _____________________
7. 总之 _____________________
Step 3: 句子提升
as soon as
so … that …
what’s more
not only … but also …
last but not least
both ... and ...
in short
★ 高分表达:
8. 在我看来 _________________
9. 以……著名 _________________
10. 深深喜爱…… _________________
Step 3: 句子提升
be well known for ...
in my opinion
have a deep love for ...
基础版范文
Step 4: 扩充成文
进阶版范文
Dogs: the perfect pet
Among all pets, dogs, in my opinion, are the perfect choice.
First of all, dogs are well known for their loyalty (忠诚). They have a deep love for their owners. As soon as you come back home, your dog will run to you happily, which can make all your tiredness go away. What’s more, dogs are natural protectors that keep you away from danger. Their eyesight and hearing are so good that they can quickly notice strangers near your home. If there’s any possible danger, they will bark loudly. This will not only warn you but also scare off those strangers. With a dog at home, you’ll feel much safer, especially when you’re alone.
Last but not least, taking care of a dog encourages a healthier lifestyle. Daily activities like walking and playing outdoors help both you and your dog stay active and fit. These routines also offer wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature and even make friends with other dog owners, which is good for your body and mind.
In short, dogs are more than just pets — they are friends as well as good protectors. If you’re looking for the perfect pet, I would say without hesitation: welcome a dog into your home!
Post-writing
Check and revise 检查和修改
Tick (√) the boxes to check your writing, and then revise it.
根据下面的清单检查和修改作文。
I stated my opinion in the first and the last paragraphs.
I gave at least three reasons to support my opinion and
provided examples. such as .
I used the words and expressions I learnt in this unit.
I used correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Check and revise
评价内容 评分
1—5
1. 我在文章第一段和最后一段都说明了自己的观点。
2. 我列出了至少3个原因来支撑我的观点,并举例说明。
3. 我能使用本单元新学的词汇和表达来完成作文。
4. 我能做到拼写、语法、标点符号使用正确。
⭐可参考作业布置如下:
Samples:
Homework
个人作业(可选) 小组作业(可选)
1. 背诵本篇作文,将其抄入作文集锦中。 1. 互评作文。
2. 完成《阳光》writing部分
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THANKS
25
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