1、Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading for Writing 1 2 Goals To learn some culture and traditions of Ireland To describe a place Lead in Have you ever been to Ireland? What interested/ interests you most about Ireland? Ireland landscape Adele Town Dublin Lead in Have you ever been to Ireland? What in
2、terested/ interests you most about Ireland? 4.609 million Euro Irish English 70, 273 k St. Patricks Day From the title, we can know that the article mainly tells us _ So it may be a _. Before reading about the beauty and traditions of Ireland. narration Q1: What makes the Irish countryside exciting
3、and inspiring? Its beauty and how it offers something for all the scenes. Task 1 Read the text and answer the following questions. While reading 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 wh
4、ile listening to music and watching dancing. While reading 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
5、 their first song of the new day. Q4: 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. 1. Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory sentence and th
6、e 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. Task 2 Analyze the d
7、escriptive paragraph. 2. The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear. Task 2 Analyze the descriptive paragraph. Senses: Places: sight hearing touch smell 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ in the green countries and h
8、ills by the sea in the mountains in the mountains 3. What words does the writer use to describe sensory details ? Task 2 Analyze the descriptive paragraph. sight:_ smell:_ taste:_ hearing:_ touch:_ feast for the eyes sweet scent delicious roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song feel the sun on
9、 your skin Step 1 Choose a place Step 2 Describe the place you have chosen Step 3 Draft a passage Step 4 Excha nge your draft Writing Work in pairs. Choose one of your favorite places and tell a partner why do you think it is interesting, exciting or surprising. My village Step 1 Choose the title 1.
10、What can you see? 2.How does the place feel? 3.What can you taste there ? 4.What can you hear ? The sunrise, red, the mountains, children, adults, gold haze, stars, Step 2 Describe the place Beautiful, quiet, peaceful daily food but delicious the call/shout, the sound of birds/roosters,loud cries 5.
11、What can you smell? 6.What does the place make you think or feel ? the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices, Everything is good and nice Step 3 Organize the essay Introduction Make the reader eager to read your writing A striking image Something surprising A quote or question Inmyvillage,everyday st
12、artswitha“fire”!The houseturnredasthesun risesabovethemountains. Step 3 Organize the essay Body Transitions Help the reader follow your idea Details and examples Use sensory details Do not use general words Give examples Inthemorning/afternoon/evening First,second,etc. Inthenorth.Intheeast. Whatcany
13、ousee,hear,smell,etc.? IlearntalotWhatdidyoulearn? Thereweremanythings.What? Somepeople.Who? Step 3 Organize the essay Ending Let reader know that the passage ends Help reader remember your writing Atnight,thestarscomeout totellusthatalliswelland myvillagegrowsquiet.For nowwellsleep,and tomorrowthes
14、unwillsetus onfireagainforanewday! Exchange drafts with a partner and use the checklist to help you evaluate his/her draft. Step 4 Exchange drafts Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question ? Is the description well-organised and easy to read ? Has the writer included sensory details ?
15、Does the writer use specific words and give examples ? Is the ending effective ? Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes ? Sample In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains. Sample Seeing the flames, the roosters sound the alarm. The
16、y wake everyone in the village with their loud cries, chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to work. Sample In the evening, a gold hazesettles 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 sp
17、ices 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. Sample At night, the stars come out to tell us that all 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! 1.Polish your writing and put it up in the classroom 2.Review what we have learnt Bye-bye!
