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Unit 3
Great Ideas
Reading for Writing
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Learning aims
阅读短文,厘清文章结构,学会写说明类文章
能写一篇关于如何具有创造性的短文
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Lead in
How to be creative?
Group work. Think about how to make an invention with your group members. The following information may help you.
Step 1. Start your idea with a need or a problem.
Step 2. Search online for more information.
Step 3. Try something else if there’s already a similar invention.
Step 4. .
Activity 1
Work out the content and structure of the passage
Read to find out the text type.
What kind of text is this? ( )
A. A story
B. A diary
C. An expository essay
C
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Read for the structure.
Beginning
Introduce
Steps / Methods
Body
End
A call
Do you want to be an inventor? Here are some suggestions to help you.
First of all, you can start by finding a problem. The problem can be anything from your life or work. Look around you. Can you make any improvements? Perhaps an idea for an invention is on your way. Next, you should have a good plan. Draw out your ideas on a piece of paper
and make a list of things to do. After you have made a plan, it’s time to carry it out. If you have some difficulties, ask for help from your friends, parents or teachers. Never give up and keep on trying! Difficulties are just stepping stones toward success.
Now, are you ready to get started? If you dream big and
work hard, you can also become a great inventor someday.
Analyze the text structure and match the main idea with each part.
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Do you want to be an inventor? Here are some suggestions to help you.
First of all, you can start by finding a problem. The problem can be anything from your life or work. Look around you. Can you make any improvements? Perhaps an idea for an invention is on your way. Next, you should have a good plan. Draw out your ideas on a piece of paper
and make a list of things to do. After you have made a plan, it’s time to carry it out. If you have some difficulties, ask for help from your friends, parents or teachers. Never give up and keep on trying! Difficulties are just stepping stones toward success.
Now, are you ready to get started? If you dream big and work hard, you can also become a great inventor someday.
Introduction – opening question and suggestion
Main body – three steps to become an inventor
Conclusion – encouragement
Read the model essay and complete the author’s-viewpoint chart. Then draw a similar chart to help you express your viewpoint.
Text Clues
Author’s Viewpoint
• First of all,___________________
____________________________.
• Next,_______________________
____________________________.
• And then,____________________
____________________________.
You can also become
an inventor if ______
__________________
___________________
you can start with finding a problem.
you should have a good plan
it’s time to carry it out and never give up
dream big and work hard.
Activity 2
审题
审
(审题
和要点)
主题
时态
人称
要点
(布局)
Simple present tense
How to be creative
Second person
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Text Clues Author's Viewpoint
First of all, keep an open mind and look at things from different angles. You can become more creative if you stay curious, think freely, and never fear failure.
Next, give yourself time to think and let your mind wander.
And then, try out your ideas and learn from mistakes.
Finally, share your ideas with others and get feedback.
Step 1 Draft your essay about how to be creative.
The phrases and sentence patterns may help you.
Useful phrases Useful sentence patterns
start by doing …
carry (…) out
keep on … Do you want to be a (n) … ?
… on one’s way
Never give up and …
If you … , you can …
Writing guide
Writing structure
Beginning
Introduce
Steps / Methods
Body
End
A call
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Write your final draft.
Invite your partner to rate your final draft. Write 1 (more improvements needed), 2 (fair), 3 (good), or 4 (excellent) for the ratings.
How well can you _______________? Self-rating Partners’ rating
express your view of being creative
use the thinking skill of expressing his/her viewpoint
introduce your ideas on how to become an inventor
organize ideas into a well-balanced structure
use the theme vocabulary of the unit
use the passive voice
use punctuation
spell the words
Sample
How to be creative
Do you want to be a creative person? Here are some suggestions to help you.
First of all, you should keep an open mind. Don't be afraid of new ideas, even if they seem strange at first. Try to look at things from different angles. Ask yourself: "What if I do it differently?" Curiosity is the first step to creativity.
Next, you need to give yourself time to think. Creativity doesn't usually happen in a hurry. Take a walk, listen to music, or just sit quietly. Let your mind wander. Many great ideas come when you are relaxed, not when you are stressed.
How to be creative
And then, you should try out your ideas. Don't just keep them in your head — write them down, draw them, or build a simple model. It's okay to make mistakes. Every failure teaches you something new and brings you closer to a better idea.
Finally, share your ideas with others. Talk to your friends, classmates, or teachers. They may give you useful feedback or inspire you with their own thoughts. Creativity grows when people work together.
Now, are you ready to become more creative? If you stay curious, think freely, and never fear failure, you can unlock your creative potential!
Summary
◆文章框架
Beginning
Introduce
Steps / Methods
Body
End
A call
Exercise
First of all, you can start with finding a problem.
Perhaps an idea for an invention is on your way.
After you have made a plan, it’s time to carry it out.
Difficulties are just stepping stones toward success.
1 首先,你可以从发现一个问题开始。
2 也许一个发明的想法正在向你走来
3 在你制定好计划之后,就该去实施了。
4 困难只是通往成功的垫脚石。
翻译下列句子
Homework
1 Write the new words in this period three times each.
2 Revise your writing draft.
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