【新教材】34ReadingforWriting课件人教版高中英语必修第三册

1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesPeriod 4 Reading for writingUnit 3 Diverse CulturesPeriod New wordsclimatemildsettleconstructionmaterialsuititemcontainneatclothingherbaln. 气候adv.温和的，和善的v. 定居，结束（争论），解决n. 建筑，建造，建筑物n. 材料，布料，素材 adj.物质的vt. 适合，满足需要，相配n. 项目，一件商品v. 包含，含有，容纳adj. 极好的，整洁的n. 衣服，服装adj. 药草的，香草的New wordscl

2、imaten. 气候Scan the text,pay attention to the title and the picture.Activity 1What kind of article is this?This is an introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco.Scan the text,pay attention toRead the full text quickly to grasp the general idea, genre and purpose of the article.Activity 1Who are the g

3、arget readers?What is the writers purpose of writing this text?Visitors.Introduce a diverse cultural Chinatown in San Francisco to visitors.Read the full text quickly to Read the full text quickly, grasp the key information of the article, and answer the questions.What are the famous tourist sites i

4、n the Chinatown of San Francisco?What else can you do there?Activity 2Dragon Gate,Tin How Temple,Bank of Canton, Portsmouth Square,Chinese stores.We can explore the interesting sights,experience traditional Chinese culture,go shopping,eat Chinese food,can also play Chinese chess, tai chi and so on.R

5、ead the full text quickly, gr Read the full text, grasp the structure of the article.Activity 3Welcome to ChinatownIntroductionBodySummaryshort introduction to San Francisco Chinatownimportance of ChinatownWhat you can find and do in the San Francisco Chinatownlocation,_, _ culturehistory,_, _,_, fa

6、mous _and_ featuresclimate ethnic, groups, languagefoodattractions, figures stores goodsunique Read the full text, grasp the Focus on the theme of the text and answer questions.What is the theme of this passage?What does the writer want to show us in this passage?What examples does the writer use to

7、 support this ideaActivity 4A center for Chinese cultureChinatown.Traditional Chinese culture in real life.Writer choose these details to support his theme: a center for Chinese culture, a real taste of China sights, smells, and sounds of China, traditional Chinese culture in real life,etc. Focus on

8、 the theme of the tex Read the text carefully and study the organisation and language features.1.What information is included in the introduction? Tick the items.Activity 5in San Franciscomild all year roundChinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush periodT

9、he majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinesemany of whom do not speak English fluentlyRobert Louis StevensonDragon Gate,Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton,Portsmouth Squaresouvenirs,goods,clothing;All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicin;Chinese tea storesUnderline the sentences

10、 that are used below. Read the text carefully anActivity 6 Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to your city/town.Activity 6 Use what you have lActivity 6Activity 6Activity 7 Reading for writing Activity 7 Reading for writiActivity 7 Reading for writing Activity 7 Reading for writi Acti

11、vity 7 Reading for writing Fast-FoodbaseballJazz2 Read the passage again and answer these questions.What are some common cultural symbols of America?Fast-Food,baseball,jazz music,the Statue of Liberty, Hollywood, Broadway, etc. Activity 7 Reading for What made fast food popular in the US?Fast-food r

12、estaurants became popular when people began driving cars around the couny.Why is baseball important in the life of Americans?It is a popular game that is also a symbol of the American spirit, in that it is a team sport, but every player can be a hero, and almost anyone can play it. Its also a nation

13、al pastime. People like to eat a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.Activity 7 Reading for writing What made fast food pop What can a musician express with jazz?They can express their own feelings and their freedom and individuality.Can you think of other symbols of Ame

14、rican culture?The bald eagle, Uncle Sam, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, etc.Activity 7 Reading for writing What can a musician exp3.Note the organisation of the text.Circle the topic sentence of each paragraph.Underline explanations,reasons,or details that support the topic sentence.Paragraph 2To

15、pic sentence: Perhaps one of the mostfamous symbols of the US is fast food.Supporting sentence: About 20% ofall American meals are eaten in the carand Americans spend about 10% of theirincome on fast food.Activity 7 Reading for writing 3.Note the organisation of the3.Note the organisation of the tex

16、t.Paragraph 3Topic sentence: And for most people,baseball is Americas game in a way that football and basketball are not because it is a special symbol of the American spirit.Supporting sentences: For one thing,while baseball is a team sport, every player can be a hero or star. For another almost an

17、yone can play baseball, even if you do not have great skills or ability.Finally, there is nothing more American than eating a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.Activity 7 Reading for writing 3.Note the organisation of the3.Note the organisation of the text.Paragraph 4T

18、opic sentence: Jazz is often called “ America s musIc”.Supporting sentence: Jazz musicians freely make up their own music to express their own feelings, even while playing in a group. This freedom and individuality make jazz a popular symbol of America.Activity 7 Reading for writing 3.Note the organ

19、isation of the4.In groups,discuss these questions about each symbol. Take notes on your answers.What is the history of this symbol?Are there any famous people or events that helped to make this a symbol of China?Are there any sayings that connect this symbol to China?What does this symbol represent

20、about China or the Chinese people?Why is this symbol loved by Chinese people?Activity 7 Reading for writing 4.In groups,discuss these ques5. Write down your topic sentences,and make notes of any reasons or details that support the topic sentences.SymbolsTopic sentencesReasons/DetailsSymbol 1_Symbol

21、2_The dragonIf the bald eagle can be said to represent the USA, in many ways. China is symbolised best by the dragon.a symbol of imperialrulers; closely linked with Chinese culture, friendly, a protector of thecountry, a bringer of prosperity and good luckHanziAnother important symbol of China is th

22、e Chinese charactershanzi.ancient origin,standardised by Qinshihuang; binds the Chinese people together; a symbol of national prideActivity 7 Reading for writing 5. Write down your topic sente5. Write down your topic sentences,and make notes of any reasons or details that support the topic sentences

23、.SymbolsTopic sentencesReasons/DetailsSymbol 3_Symbol 4_The Great WallOne popular symbol of China around the world is the Great Wall.originally built by Qinshihuang, expanded and strengthened afterwards; part most people are familiar with was built by Ming Dynasty in the 14th century, represents unity and strength of the Chinese people; perhaps Chinas biggest tourist attractionChinese foodFi