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Unit 3
Same or Different
Section B How do we understand differences?
3a-3c(writing)
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School Forum ·Tree Hole
My best friend and I used to be close. But now she likes video games and I don’t like. Now ,we have different hobbies, Can we still be best friends?”
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Lead in
What’s her problem?
What would you reply to help her?
Let’s learn
Read Rose’s post and answer the questions.
What is Rose’s opinion?
How does Rose support(支持) her own idea?
A. tell a story
B. give numbers
C. show examples
D. by comparing(比较)
Read the post again and fill in the blanks.
Aspect方面 Details细节
Personality
性格
Interests
experince
经历
She is quieter than me.
She likes reading, while I enjoy sports.
We respect each other’s interests. She shares books with me; I invite her to watch my games.
Aspect Details
Personality
quality
品质
She is not as funny as some other friends.
She helps me see the silver lining in difficult situations.
Example 1
Example 2
💡TIP1: When you write the exmples,write in details.
How does Rose organize her post?
opinion亮出你的看法
Reasons为什么你觉得很重要
Examples举例:你的朋友的真实例子
opinion结尾总结,再次点明你的想法
What is your opinion? Use personal experiences to support your opinion.
Opinion Reason Example
Friends should be similar.
Friends should be different.
I don’t mind.
have similar interests
like to do the same things together
They can make me better.
We can hang out together.
We read books together.
We are the same./ We have something in common.
We are both.../ We both have... He/she is as ... as me.
We are different.
He/She is ... than me. But I’m ... than ....
A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
We know each other better.
We can learn from each other.
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Language appreciation语言赏析—Comparatives比较级
Find the comparatives in Rose’s post.
① “Lily is _________ than anyone else I know.” ② “Lucy is not as _________ as Lily.”
③ “She listens _________ than others.”
funnier
funny
better
💡TIP2: When you write your reply, use comparatives to show differences.
Language appreciation语言赏析—shining senrences 闪光句
Rose ends her post with a shining sentence
⭐ “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”真正的朋友是在需要时向你伸出援手,并且触动你心灵的人
修辞手法:parallelism 平行结构
💡平行结构: 用相似的句式说两件事,让句子更有节奏感。
Try It Yourself!
A good teacher ______ your mind and ______ your way .
A true friend ________________ and ________.
💡 Tips:
1. Use the same structure (动宾结构)
2.两个动作:一个行为,一个情感
A wonderful journey _____________ and ________.
💡TIP3: When you write your reply, use parallelism 平行结构.
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opens
makes you laugh
helps you grow
makes you happy
opens your mind
lights
Let’s reply .
📝 My Writing
Step 1: Opinion
I think that _______________________________________ Step 2: Reason
Because ____________________________________________
Step 3: Example
For example, _______________________________________
Step 4: Restate Your Opinion
A true friend _______________________________________
Tips:
1.When you write the exmples,write in details.
2.use comparatives to show differences.3.use parallelism 平行结构.
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Items Tips Stars
Structure Does it follow OREO? (Opening — Reasoning — Example — Restated Opinion)
Content Are the examples detailed? (personality / interests / actions / qualities)
Language ① Are comparatives used? (funnier than / not as...as / better than)
② Is there a parallel structure sentence? (A true friend ___ and ___.)
③ Are linking words used? (because / so / however)
Handwriting Is it clear and tidy?
Group assessment
Dear friend,
I don‘t think you need to worry too much. My best friend and I are very different, but we are still close.
I have a friend.His name is Li Ming. He is more outgoing than me. He loves playing basketball, while I enjoy reading. At first, I thought we had nothing in common. But we respect each other’s hobbies. Sometimes I go to watch his games, and he reads books with me. We always have fun together.My other friend Wang Fang is not as outgoing as Li Ming, but she listens better than others. When I have problems, she always listens to me carefully and gives me good advice.
So my advice is: don‘t worry too much. Different interests don’t mean the end of friendship. A true friend cares about you, not just your hobbies.
Sample
一、 重点词汇与短语
1. care about:关心,在意
· 原文:I don't really care if my friends are similar to or different from me.
2. similar to:与……相似
· 反义词:different from (与……不同)
3. make sb. laugh:让某人笑
· 用法:make + 宾语 + 动词原形(不带to)
4. see the silver lining (in difficult situations):在困境中看到希望/一线光明
· 笔记补充:silver lining 一线希望;situation 情况/处境
5. reach for your hand:伸手拉你一把 / 向你伸出援助之手
· 笔记补充:reach 伸手
6. touch your heart:触动你的心弦
· 笔记补充:touched (adj.) 感动的;被触动的
7. lend sb. a hand:帮助某人
· 笔记补充:= help sb. (out)
8. be there (for sb.):随时陪伴在(某人)身边,支持(某人)
9. listen better than...:比……更善于倾听
二、 重点句型与语法
1. 比较级句型 (用于比较两个人的特征)
· A is + 形容词比较级 + than + B.
· 例句:Lily is funnier than anyone else I know.
· 例句:Lucy is not as funny as Lily. (注意:not as...as... 表示“不如……”)
2. 定语从句 (who/that)
· 原句:When I feel sad or have a problem, she makes me laugh and feel better.
· 原句:She helps me see the silver lining in difficult situations.
· 原句:I know she cares about me because she's always there to listen. (结合了because引导的原因状语从句)
3. 名词性从句/宾语从句 (what 引导)
· 原句:My favourite saying is, "A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart."
三、 写作拓展:表达观点
· 句型模版:
· 表达观点: I think that... / In my opinion, ...
· 给出理由: ... because ...
· 举例说明(结合亲身经历): For example, my friend ... is ... When ..., he/she ...
1. 我不太在意我的朋友和我相似或者不同。
__________________________________________________________________________
2. 当我感到悲伤或遇到问题时,她会逗我开心,让我心情好转。
__________________________________________________________________________3. 我知道她关心我,因为她总是愿意倾听我的诉说。
__________________________________________________________________________
4. 我最喜欢的一句话是:“真正的朋友会牵起你的手,触动你的心灵。”
__________________________________________________________________________5. 我们总是准备好通过伸出援手来帮助彼此。
__________________________________________________________________________
I don’t really care if my friends are similar to or different from me.
When I feel sad or have a problem, she makes me laugh and feel better.
I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen.
My favourite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.”
We are always ready to help each other by lending a hand.
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