1、Unit 2 The universal language Integrated skills (II) Write an article about your favourite singer or band Who is your favourite singer or band? The Beatles, a world famous British rock band. Lead-in Think If you talk about a singer or a band, what information will you mention? A singer or band work
2、experience background name Basic information achievements Pre-writing Features and influences Features: A singer or bands innovations in music or performance Influences: A singer or bands personalities have a good impact on people or their music becomes popular and encourages numerous people. Your u
3、nforgettable memory The first time you listened to their songs, you felt excited or moved. When you felt down, you listened to their songs. Review Part B Structure The writers love for the Beatles A simple introduction to the Beatles and their popularity The writers star-struck journey with the Beat
4、les and the Beatless influence on him Part 1 Main idea Part 2 Part 3 While-writing Part. 1: Give some basic information of your favourite singer or band. Part. 2: Introduce the features and influences of the singers or bands music and explain why you like the singer or band. Part. 3: Describe an unf
5、orgettable memory related to the singer or band. (This can be put at the beginning of your writing) My favourite band While-writing While-writing My favourite band is _. It was an _ band that were formed in_ in _.The group consisted of John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison。 Pa
6、rt 1 The first reason they become my favourite band is _. Another reason is _. Part 2 I remember the first time I listened to their music. _. I still recall feeling _ when I heard their voice. Ever since, if I am feeling _, their music _. Part 3 Language Use words about emotions to tell readers how
7、you feel. Adjectives expressing positive feelings include amazed, delighted, joyous, overjoyed, cheerful, excited, satisfied, relieved, energetic, calm and peaceful. You might use such words as lonely, anxious, nervous, bored, depressed, frustrated, upset, worried and stressed when you describe how the music helps you get rid of negative feelings. Tip After-writing Homework Finishing your writing