摘要:
该初中英语课件围绕“人物特写写作”核心知识点,通过复习旅行主题短语(如“dream of”“set out on”),结合徐霞客案例分析其身份、成就等要素,引导学生总结写作框架,提供句型模板(如“...was a famous traveller from...”)和连接词(如“what's more”)作为学习支架,帮助学生从理解过渡到仿写。
其亮点在于融合语言能力(规范表达训练)、文化意识(徐霞客与马可·波罗中外旅行家对比)和思维品质(逻辑框架提炼),采用“范例分析-分步仿写-小组互评”方法,如马可·波罗仿写实例及检查清单,提升学生跨文化理解与表达能力,教师可借助分层作业(必做润色、选做视频)和支架资源提高教学效率。
内容正文:
Unit 6 Hitting the road
Writing
A Great Traveler
P95
第六课时
通过本课的学习,学生能够:
通过梳理旅行家徐霞客的人生经历、梦想和取得的成就,总结人物特写文章类型的写作框架和重点短语、句型。(学习理解)
仿照对旅行家徐霞客的人物特写,书面介绍另一位旅行家的经历与成就。(应用实践)(迁移创新)
单元教学目标
课时教学目标
在本单元学习结束后,学生能够:
正确使用比较级与平级的比较描述旅行的新奇经历和感受,例如介绍旅途中品尝的食物、参观过的有趣地方,做过的有趣活动等。
了解一位获奖旅游视频博主的旅行收获,谈论自己喜爱的旅行方式和旅行中的收获。
介绍一位旅行家的经历与成就,正确理解旅行家的探索精神,树立勇于尝试,勇于探索的价值观。
小组合作制定一份一日游旅行计划,介绍目的地、活动安排及选择活动的原因,分享旅游收获。
1.不得不
2.梦想
3.在当时
4.踏上
5.实现梦想
6.查明
7.多亏了
8.学习关于
9.做某事对某人来说怎么样
10.某人花时间/金钱在某事上
have to
dream of
set out on
achieve one’s dream
find out
sb. spend +时间/钱 + on sth.
It’s +adj+(for sb)+to do sth
at the time
thanks to
learn about
Review
Review
Who is this person?
He is the greatest __________ in Chinese history.
traveller
Why is this person famous?
He dreamed of visiting China’s __________________ from an early age. At 22, he __________on his life’s journey.
seas and mountains
set out
What are people’s comments on this person?
He made many _____________________during his journey. For example, he discovered that Lianhua Peak was __________ than Tiandu Peak.
geographical discoveries
higher
What are this person’s achievements?
Thanks to Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes, we can __________ China almost 400 years ago.
learn about
If we want to introduce a famous person, what aspects should we cover?
Who is the person?
Why is the person famous?
What are the person’s achievements?
What’s people’s comments on this person?
What’s your opinion of this person?
Writing task
Write a short introduction to a great traveller.
Step 1: Discuss the questions with classmates and plan your introduction.
Tips:
Answer the questions in complete sentences.You can refer to(参考) what we have learned in this unit.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Sentence patterns:
...was a famous/brave traveller from...
... came from ... and was a great traveller.
Xu Xiake was a famous traveller from China.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Sentence patterns:
...was famous for ...
...was famous because ...
...was well-known for ...
...made him/her well-known.
...amazed people with his travels to ...
Xu Xiake was famous/well-known for his work Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes.
His work Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes made him well-known around the world.
Sentence patterns:
There was a book about ...
He/She wrote a book called... This book described ...
He/She wrote a book called ... Thanks to this book, people learned about ...
Step 1: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Thanks to Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes, people can learn about China almost 400 years ago. Xu Xiake made many geographical discoveries. For example, he discovered that Lianhua Peak was higher than Tiandu Peak.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Sentence patterns:
People think he/she was as...as... Many other travellers were inspired by him/her.
People like ... His/Her travels made people curious to ...
People want to follow his steps to ...
Step 1: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
People think Xu Xiake was as great as Zhang Qian and Xuanzang. He was the greatest traveller in Chinese history.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
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Sentence patterns:
I think ...was a curious traveller. His/Her stories remind us to ...
I think ... was a great traveller. His/Her stories encourage us to ...
To me, he/she teaches me the spirit of ...
I think Xu Xiake was a brave traveller, because his journeys were dangerous and he never gave up. His stories encourage us to follow our dreams.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Tip:
Organise the answers to the questions into a paragraph in a proper way.
Sentence Structure: Short opening sentence; Long middle sentence; Short closing sentence
Pronoun Use: “This book” replaces “Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes”
Linking words: besides, what’s more, then, but, however, or, therefore, as a result, not..., but (also)..., like, such as...
Step 3: Write your introduction as a paragraph with the help of the questions.
Xu Xiake was a famous traveller from China. He was well-known for his work Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes. Thanks to this book, people can learn about China almost 400 years ago. What’s more, Xu Xiake made many geographical discoveries. For example, he discovered that Lianhua Peak was higher than Tiandu Peak. People think Xu Xiake was as great as Zhang Qian and Xuanzang. He was the greatest traveller in Chinese history. I think Xu Xiake was a brave traveller, because his journeys were dangerous and he never gave up. His stories encourage us to follow our dreams.
Example
Step 3: Write your introduction as a paragraph with the help of the questions.
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Assignment: Write a short introduction to another travel lover
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born in 1254
went on a long journey to Asia when he was 17 years old
travelled all over China
wrote a book called The Travels of Marco Polo
died in 1324
(1254-1324 CE)
Step 1: Discuss the questions with classmates and plan your introduction.
Sentence patterns:
...was a famous/brave traveller from...
... came from ... and was a great traveller.
Marco Polo was a famous traveller from Italy.
Marco Polo was a famous traveller who is one of the most well-known explorers in history.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Sentence patterns:
...was famous for ...
...was famous because ...
...was well-known for ...
...made him/her well-known.
...amazed people with his travels to ...
Marco Polo became famous because of his travels. When he was 17 years old, he went on a long journey to Asia with his dad and uncle on the Silk Road. He travelled all over China, seeing beautiful cities and strange customs.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Sentence patterns:
There was a book about ...
He/She wrote a book called... This book described ...
He/She wrote a book called ... Thanks to this book, people learned about ...
Step 1: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
There was a book about his time in Asia called The Travels of Marco Polo. This book helped people in Europe learn about different cultures and places.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Sentence patterns:
People think he/she was as...as... Many other travellers were inspired by him/her.
People like ... His/Her travels made people curious to ...
People want to follow his steps to ...
Step 1: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
People think he is brave and his stories are interesting. Many other travellers are inspired by him.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
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Sentence patterns:
I think ...was a curious traveller. His/Her stories remind us to ...
I think ... was a great traveller. His/Her stories encourage us to ...
To me, he/she teaches me the spirit of ...
I think/ In my opinion, Marco Polo is a curious traveller. His stories remind us to be open to new things and learn from others.
Step 2: Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Step 3: Write your introduction as a paragraph with the help of the questions.
Marco Polo was a famous traveller from Italy, who is one of the most well-known explorers in history.
Marco Polo became famous because of his travels. Born in 1254, he grew up loving adventures. When he was 17 years old, he went on a long journey to Asia with his dad and uncle on the Silk Road. He travelled all over China, seeing beautiful cities and strange customs. He wrote a book called The Travels of Marco Polo, which helped people in Europe learn about different cultures and places. People think he is brave and his stories are interesting. Many other travellers are inspired by him.
In my mind, Marco Polo was a curious and brave traveller. Even today, his stories inspired many people to explore the world and discover new lands.
Step 4: Check your short introduction.
Write your short introduction with the useful expressions and sentence patterns. Keep the requirements(要求) in mind.
Requirements
Did you:
□ cover the key information about the traveller?
□ use the words and expressions from the reading passage?
□ give your opinion of the great traveller?
Step 5: Share your short introduction with your classmates and learn from each other.
Step 6: Share your short introduction with the class.
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Homework
Polish your short introduction to Marco Polo by adding expressions from the sample writing.
Must-do:
Choose-to-do:
Make a video to share your introduction.
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