内容正文:
Writing:
Writing an article
about a memorable family moment
(Classroom Task)
Get ready for class! Today's final mission:
Write an amazing article about a memorable
moment with your family.
Unit3 Family Traditions
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Hello everyone, welcome back to our English class! Today, we're diving into Unit 3, and we're going to focus on writing. Our topic is something very personal and heartwarming: 'A memorable moment with my family'. By the end of this lesson, you'll have the skills to craft a wonderful story that you can share with others. Let's get started!
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Lead-in: What do families do together?
Look at these heartwarming moments! What do you see? Think about the special things you and your family love to do together—these are the little joys that make us feel connected.
Gather for Meals
Sharing delicious food and stories around the table—like a big family dinner or a festive feast.
Play or Relax Together
Unwinding with board games, movie nights, or simple fun at home—creating laughter and joy.
Explore New Places
Going on trips, picnics, or adventures—discovering the world hand-in-hand as a family.
These meaningful activities are what we call “Family Traditions”.
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Let's start with a warm-up. Look at these lovely pictures. They show different families enjoying time together. Maybe you see a big family dinner, a fun game night, or a happy trip. Now, think about your own family. What are some activities you enjoy doing together? Today, we'll learn how to talk about these special activities, which we call 'family traditions'.
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Let's Talk: What family traditions do you have?
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Before we start writing, let's warm up by talking about our families. Every family has its own unique traditions that make it special. For example, some families celebrate holidays by decorating the house and having a big feast, like during the Spring Festival. Others have special traditions for birthdays, such as eating longevity noodles for good luck. Or maybe your family has a weekly game night where you play board games together. These traditions create the happy memories we cherish.
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Group Discussion: Family Traditions
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Key Discussion Questions:
What do you enjoy doing with your family?
What’s your most memorable family moment?
What makes your family unique and special?
Activity (2 mins): Discuss with a partner! Share one tradition
from your family and explain why it’s meaningful to you.
S1:What’s your favorite
family activity?
S2:Game night every Friday!
We play board games together!
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Now, let's put this into practice. In your groups, I want you to discuss these three questions. Think about your own family. What do you enjoy doing together? Can you think of a specific moment that stands out? And what is it that makes your family unique? Here's an example of a conversation you might have. This will help you brainstorm ideas for your writing later.
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Teen Life Magazine:
Call for Articles!
Can you think of a memorable moment you
shared with your family? Teen Life Magazine
will have a special column about them. Write
an article about a memorable moment and
send it to us!
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Now for the main event! Imagine you have the chance to be published in 'Teen Life Magazine'. They are asking for articles about memorable family moments. Your task is to write an article that tells your story. Remember, your audience is other teenagers, so make sure your writing is engaging and inspiring. Think about the moment you just discussed in your group – that could be the perfect topic!
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Step 1: Plan - Complete the mind map
Task: Create a mind map for your story.
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Great writers always plan first. The first step is to organize your ideas using a mind map. Start with the central idea: 'A memorable moment with my family'. Then, think about the key details. When and where did it happen? What activities took place? Most importantly, what feelings did you experience? Jot down keywords for each section. This will be the blueprint for your story.
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Time and Place
Time
🌸 Last Spring Festival
☀️On my birthday
📅 During winter vacation
This morning
……
Place
🏠 at home
🌊 at the beach
✈️ on a family trip
in the countryside
……
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Activities
Think about it:
What did you do together with your family at that moment?
Did you prepare a big meal, play games, or just chat?
Was there anything special that happened?
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Activities(Tense: )
cook meals together
have a big dinner
chat and share stories
tell interesting old stories
take a family photo
play games 、 laugh aloud
Past tense
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cook meals together
My family cooks meals together every Sunday. We often make dumplings and share stories while cooking.
have a big family dinner
During the Spring Festival, we always have a big family dinner with all my relatives.
chat and share stories
After dinner, we often chat and share stories about our day. It makes us feel closer.
tell interesting old stories
My grandpa loves telling interesting old stories about his childhood. We all listen carefully.
take a family photo
Every year on my birthday, we take a family photo to record the happy moment.
play games and laugh aloud
On Friday nights, we play games and laugh aloud together. The house is full of joy.
go on a family trip
Last summer, we went on a family trip to the beach. We collected shells and built sandcastles.
hold a birthday party
My parents held a lovely birthday party for me. I felt full of love and happiness.
通用句式Sentences
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Introduce each phrase by reading it aloud and having students repeat. Then read the example sentence and ask students to notice how the phrase is used in context. Encourage students to think of their own sentences using these phrases. Point out that all phrases use the past tense when describing a completed event.
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Feelings
Adjectives
😊 happy (开心的)
🔥 warm (温暖的)
💞 moved (感动的)
💖 loved (被爱着的)
⭐ special (特别的)
🌷 wonderful (美好的)
Sentences
❝ Family love is the most valuable gift in life. ❞
❝ I truly treasure every warm moment with my family. ❞
❝ Those memories fill my heart with endless joy and gratitude. ❞
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How do you connect your ideas smoothly?
Use these time expressions and linking words to show the order of events. Think: where does each one belong — the beginning, middle, or end?
At the Beginning
One day, ...
At first, ...
It all started when ...
Last summer / weekend, ...
In the beginning, ...
In the Middle
Then, ...
Suddenly, ...
After a while, ...
Meanwhile, ...
As soon as ...
While ...
At the End
In the end, ...
Finally, ...
At last, ...
After that, ...
Looking back, ...
Tip: Do not use too many connectors. Two or three well-chosen ones are better than a story full of "then... then... then..."
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Explain that linking words help the reader follow the sequence of events. Read through each category and ask students to identify which part of the story each expression belongs to. Give a quick practice: ask students to combine two simple sentences using a connector from the middle column. Emphasize the tip about not overusing connectors — quality over quantity.
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Write about your memorable moment with your family. Use the mind map in step 1 to help you. Find a family photo taken at that time
and add it to the article.
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Need a starter? (Help Card)
If you are stuck, you can start your first
paragraph like this:
______is a memorable moment that I will never forget. It happened______(time) at______(place). This moment is really special to me. I felt _____(feelings). Family love means so much to me.
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Starting an article can be the hardest part. If you're feeling stuck, use this help card to get you going. It provides a simple formula for your introduction. Just fill in the blanks with your own details: what the moment was, when and where it happened, and how you felt at the beginning. This will give you a solid foundation to build your story upon.
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Watch out for these errors in your writing.
Mistake 1: Wrong tense
Wrong: Last weekend, we go to the park and have a picnic.
Right: Last weekend, we went to the park and had a picnic.
Mistake 2: No feelings or meaning
Weak: We ate dinner and watched TV. It was fun.
Strong: Sharing dinner together made me feel deeply loved and grateful.
Mistake 3: Too many "then"
Repetitive: Then we ate. Then we talked. Then we took photos.
Varied: After dinner, we chatted happily and captured the moment in photos.
Mistake 4: Vague descriptions
Vague: The food was good and we had a nice time.
Specific: The homemade dumplings tasted delicious, and laughter filled the room.
Mistake 5: Missing structure
Problem: A list of events with no beginning, middle, or ending.
Fix: Introduce the scene, tell the story, then reflect on its meaning.
Remember: Every mistake is a chance to learn. Check your work carefully before you submit!
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Walk through the five common mistakes one by one. For each mistake, read the wrong/weak example and the right/strong example, asking students to identify the difference. Emphasize that these are mistakes that even good writers make — the key is to check for them during revision. Encourage students to keep this list in mind when reviewing their own and their partner's essays. Tell them that avoiding these common mistakes can easily raise their writing score by one level.
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Step 3: Check
Improve Your Work
Self-Checklist:
Did I write about a memorable family moment?
Did I clearly include the time and place?
Did I describe the activities with vivid details?
Did I explain my true feelings and emotions?
Did I use the past tense correctly throughout?
Are there any spelling or grammar mistakes?
(Keep quiet and work independently. Raise your hand if you need help.)
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Once you've finished your first draft, it's crucial to check your work. Use this self-checklist to review your article. Make sure you've included all the key elements: the moment itself, the setting, detailed activities, and your feelings. Also, double-check your grammar and spelling. Remember, good writing is often the result of careful revision.
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The story is clear and easy to follow.
It describes a memorable moment with family.
There are enough details about activities and feelings.
The writer used good descriptive words.
The article has a clear beginning, middle, and ending.
The past tense is used correctly.
Spelling and punctuation are correct.
Give one star and one wish
Star (something great):
Wish (one suggestion):
Peer Review Checklist
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Organize peer review. Have students swap essays with a partner. Give them 5 minutes to read their partner's essay and complete the checklist. Then, ask them to write one "star" (something they really liked) and one "wish" (one specific suggestion for improvement). Emphasize that feedback should be kind and specific — "I liked your description of the food" is better than "good job." After peer review, give students 3 minutes to revise their essays based on the feedback they received.
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范文一: A Memorable Moment with My Family
Last Spring Festival, my whole family got together at my grandma's small house in the countryside.
We enjoyed a wonderful day. My parents and grandma prepared tasty traditional dishes in the kitchen. My cousins and I chatted happily and shared our school stories. After the big family dinner, we took a warm family photo. Everyone wore big bright smiles on their faces.
This moment is really special to me. I felt so warm and loved staying with my family. Family love is the most precious gift for me. Whenever I look at this photo, the sweet feelings will come back and remind me of this lovely day.
Why this works:
Clear structure: Beginning, middle, and ending
Time & place: Last Spring Festival, grandma's house
Activities: Cooking, chatting, taking photos
Feelings: Warm, loved, precious
Special meaning: Family love is the greatest gift
Past tense
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Read the sample essay aloud to the class. Point out how it follows the three-part structure and includes all four key elements. Highlight specific sentences that demonstrate good writing — the opening that sets the scene, the middle with detailed activities, and the ending that explains the meaning. Tell students this is a solid Foundation-level essay they can use as a model. Encourage them to notice the past tense verbs and the linking words.
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范文二: An Unforgettable Moment with My Family
Last summer afternoon, I learned to ride a bike with my father in the community park. What began as an ordinary weekend soon unfolded into a moment I would cherish forever.
At first, I was terrified. I kept falling off the bike, my knees scraped and my confidence shaken. But my father held the back of the bike tightly and cheered for me softly every time I fell. He told me not to give up and helped me stand up again and again. After trying many times, I finally rode the bike alone for a long way. The wind brushed against my face as I pedaled forward, and a wave of excitement washed over me.
In that moment, I felt my father's quiet and deep love. This moment is special because it not only taught me how to ride a bike, but also let me know my family will always support me when I meet difficulties. Looking back, I realize that the simplest moments with family often become the most extraordinary treasures. I will keep this warm memory in my heart forever.
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Read the sample essay aloud to the class. Point out how it follows the three-part structure and includes all four key elements. Highlight specific sentences that demonstrate good writing — the opening that sets the scene, the middle with detailed activities, and the ending that explains the meaning. Tell students this is a solid Foundation-level essay they can use as a model. Encourage them to notice the past tense verbs and the linking words.
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Great Job Today!
You are all capable of writing amazing stories.
Keep writing, keep sharing!
See you next class!
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That's all for today's lesson. You've all done a fantastic job brainstorming, planning, and writing about your memorable family moments. Remember, your stories are important and worth sharing. Keep practicing your writing skills, and I look forward to reading your final articles. Great job, everyone! See you next class.
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