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Unit 3 Same or Different?
Section B 1a-3c
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1a Are you similar to or different from your friends? In what ways?
Should friends be similar or different?
Appearance
Personality
Hobby
Habit
I am similar to my friends in some ways.
For example, we both ________.
That’s why we ...
I am different from my friends in some ways.
For example, I ________, while my friend ________.
Although we have some differences, we still ...
1b
What’s the type of the passage?
Poster
Notice
Email / Letter
Post
1b
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1b
What are Matt’s and Diana’s opinions? Underline the sentences.
Opinions often appear
at the beginning.
Tips:
What are Matt’s and Diana’s opinions? Underline the sentences.
1b
Who are their friends? Circle the names.
1c Match the people with the descriptions.
1. Matt
2. Stephen
3. Diana
4. Yuan Lei
5. Zhang Yong
A. reads a lot of novels
B. reads more history books
C. gives direct opinions
D. is kind of shy
E. helps a friend become more outgoing
Scan for the key information
1c Match the people with the descriptions.
1. Matt
2. Stephen
3. Diana
4. Yuan Lei
5. Zhang Yong
A. reads a lot of novels
B. reads more history books
C. gives direct opinions
D. is kind of shy
E. helps a friend become more outgoing
straightforward
Scan for the key information
Find out OREO structure.
Friends should be similar.
OREO structure will help us better follow the writer’s logic.
Tips:
Friends should be different.
Restate your opinion
▪ So I believe that…
▪ All in all,…
▪ In short,…
▪ That’s why I think …
▪ Differences/Similarities can help us…
▪ It is good to …
Find out OREO structure.
Post-reading
1d Discuss the questions.
1. What can similarities bring to a friendship?
2. What can differences bring to a friendship?
Post-reading
1d Discuss the questions.
O (Opinion): In my opinion, really matters in a friendship.
R (Reason): One reason is that…/This is because..;
E (Example): For example, my friend… / Just like Matt/Diana in the text…;
O (Opinion): So, I believe that…/In short…/That is why…
Some people believe good friends should be similar to each other. However, others argue that it’s better for friends to be different. What’s your opinion? What really matters in a friendship?
Checklist
☐ State your opinion clearly
☐ Give your own reason
☐ Support it with an example (text‑based /real‑life)
☐ Restate your opinion
Some people believe good friends should be similar to each other. However, others argue that it’s better for friends to be different. What’s your opinion? What really matters in a friendship?
The sweet taste of friendship comes from sharing.
Post-reading
1d Discuss the questions.
Emotional support really matters in a friendship. We can share our worries with our friends, and they will help us through tough days.
新人教八年级上册
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