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Unit
A fine balance
Writing
2026新外研版九上
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Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to...
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学生能够掌握濒危动物、动物保护相关词汇(endangered, wetland, hunting, protected‑area 等);
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独立完成一篇结构完整、逻辑通顺的动物保护主题记叙文;
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树立主动保护野生动物、爱护自然环境的意识,懂得人类行动能够改变濒危动物的命运。
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Do you know this bird?
Yes, it is the crested ibis.
Do you know its tough past?
Long ago, it was in great danger. Only seven wild crested ibises existed in 1981.
Luckily, our country took action to save them. Now thousands of crested ibises live well.
Writing task:
write a story about successful animal‑protection work
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Step 1 Think of some endangered animals. Use the chart to help you.
1. Where(栖息环境)
- in the sea :whales, sea turtles
- on the land :giant pandas, tigers
- in the air :crested ibis、golden eagle
Step 1 Think of some endangered animals. Use the chart to help you.
2. Problems(问题)
- pollution :Pollution dirties their home
- farming :Farming takes away their living space.
- hunting /fishing:Bad people hunt or catch them.
Step 1 Think of some endangered animals. Use the chart to help you.
The crested ibis lives in trees and near wetlands. Its threats are pollution and human activity.
Sample
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
(1)In some parts of…
(2)… is popular around the world.
(3)… were endangered, because of…
(4)In fact, back in… there were only… in the wild.
(5)But in…, there came some fantastic news.
(6)… also helped.
(7)… made great efforts to solve the problem. (8)… also brings hope to…
Useful sentences:
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
1)In some parts of Shaanxi live crested ibises.
2) The crested ibis is popular around the world.
3) Crested ibises were endangered, because of pollution and hunting.
4) In fact, back in 1981, there were only seven crested ibises in the wild.
5) But in later years, there came some fantastic news.
6) Nature reserves also helped.
7) The government made great efforts to solve the problem.
8) The ibis‑protection success also brings hope to other rare birds.
Sample:
The crested ibis is a success in animal protection in China. It is a kind of animal that usually lives near wetlands.
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
In the past, it was endangered because of pollution, hunting and the loss of its living areas. In 1981, only seven wild crested ibises were found in Shaanxi.
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
After that, China made great efforts to protect them. Protected areas were set up, and people worked hard to improve their environment.
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
As a result, the number of crested ibises increased greatly.
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
Now there are thousands of them in China.
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
This success shows that protecting wild animals also helps the whole environment. We can learn that if people take action and never give up, animals can have a better future.
Step 2 Organise your ideas based on the questions. Then write your passage.
Step3 Write your ideas with the help of the chart.
Sample
The crested ibis is a success in animal protection in China. It is a kind of animal that usually lives near wetlands. In the past, it was endangered because of pollution, hunting and the loss of its living areas. In 1981, only seven wild crested ibises were found in Shaanxi. After that, China made great efforts to protect them. Protected areas were set up, and people worked hard to improve their environment. As a result, the number of crested ibises increased greatly.
Now there are thousands of them in China. This success shows that protecting wild animals also helps the whole environment. We can learn that if people take action and never give up, animals can have a better future.
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Step 4 Share your ideas with the class and check
Check. Did you:
include an introduction, a body and a conclusion in your writing?
use the words and expressions from the reading passage?
give your opinion about animal protection?
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Step 5 Share your passage with the class.
背诵本节课 8 个功能性写作句型,并且每个句型仿写 1 句话;
Homework
Must do
Choose to do
搜集另一种濒危动物资料,再写一篇 80 词左右的全新短文;
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