人教版英语必修第二册：4.4《Reading for writing》教学设计

1、Unit 4 History and Traditions Period 4 Reading for Writing教学设计The theme of the part is “Describe a place that you like”.This lesson aims at imitating describing a place after reading the text. It is known that Ireland is famous for its beautiful countryside scenery and its history. During the text,

2、the author describes the beauty and traditions from a perspective of a traveler. The author describes the countryside scenery of Ireland like the landscape, the roar of the ocean waves and the cries of seabirds, the sun and a sweet scent of fresh flowers from the sight, smell, taste, hearing and tou

3、ch, which gives the readers a direct image. The author describes the beautiful scenery with a rich and sensitive writing method which makes the scenery lively. Most importantly, the author expresses the love for the countryside scenery of Ireland. Therefore, students should be guided to describe a p

4、lace with the rich and sensitive writing method and express their love for the places they are familiar with or interested in.1. Read the article and experience the beauty as the author .2. Develop the writing skills by describing the beauty from sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. 3. Learn to o

5、rganise an essay with “Introduction-Body-Ending”.4. Learn to judge and correct other essays.1. Develop the writing skills by describing the beauty from sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch.2. Learn to organise an essay with “Introduction-Body-Ending”Step 1 Lead in There are many interest of places

6、 in the UK. What do you know ?The Big Ben the London Tower the Thames RiverStep 2 Before reading-analyze the titleBeautiful Ireland and its traditionWe know that the article mainly tells about the beauty and traditions of Ireland. Step 3 While reading-Task 1Read the text and answer the following que

7、stions.Q1: What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?Its beauty and how it offers something for all the scenes.Q2: What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to musi

8、c and watching dancing Q3: What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song ?”It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.Q4:

9、What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs ?By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.Step 4 While reading-Task 2 Analyze the descriptive paragraph1. Identify and underline the paragraphs introdu

10、ctory sentence and the ending sentence.Introductory sentence: Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.Ending sentence: And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.2.

11、 The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.1.in the green countries and hills2. by the sea3. in the mountains4. in the mountains1. sight2. hearing3. touch4. smellSenses: Places:3. What words does the writer use to descri

12、be sensory details ? sight: feast for the eyessmell: sweet scent taste: delicioushearing: roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song touch: feel the sun on your skinStep 5 Writing-Choose the title Work in pairs. Choose one of your favorite places and tell a partner why do you think it is interest

13、ing, exciting or surprising. My villageStep 6 Writing-Describe the place1. What can you see? The sunrise, red, the mountains, children, adults, gold haze, stars,2. How does the place feel? Beautiful, quiet, peaceful3. What can you taste there ? delicious and daily food4. What can you hear ? the call

14、/shout, the sound of birds5. What can you smell? The sound of roosters, loud cries, laughter, the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices,6. What does the place make you think or feel ? everything is good and niceStep 7 Writing-Organize the essayIntroductionMake the reader eager to read your writingA s

15、triking imageSomething surprisingA quote or questionIn my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The house turn red as the sun rises above the mountains. BodyTransitionsHelp the reader follow your ideaDetails and examplesUse sensory detailsDo not use general wordsGive examplesIn the morning/aftern

16、oon/eveningFirst, second, etc.In the north. In the east.What can you see, hear, smell, etc ?I learnt a lot What did you learn ?There were many things. What ?Some people. Who ?EndingLet reader know that the passage endsHelp reader remember your writingAt night, the stars come out to tell us that all

17、is well and my village grows quiet. For now well sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day !Step 8 Writing In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains.Seeing the flames, the roosters sound the alarm. They wake ever

18、yone in the village with their loud cries, chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to work. In the evening, a gold haze settles over everything. This is my favorite time of the day, when all work for the day has been completed. When the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices float through the air, I know that it will soon be time for dinner. My neighbours begin to call to their children to come home. The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favorite places to rest. At night, the st