1、Unit 3 Back to the pastIntegrated skills (II) Give people more detailed information about popular history books so that people can have a better understanding of them and eventually develop an interest in reading history books. Brainstorming ideas or making some researchDeveloping an outline Brainst
2、orming What information should be included in the article about popular history books?1. What is the current situation of popular history books? 2. What are the features of popular history books?3. What is your opinion of popular history books? Step 1 1. What is the current situation of popular hist
3、ory books?There are more popular history books on our shelves than before.More and more people begin to take interest in reading them.With the appearance of popular history books, peoples interest in history books is also on the rise.2. What are the features of popular history books? They often use
4、eye-catching titles and colourful covers.The subject is now more accessible than ever.The authors usually adopt a natural, chatty style of writing that opens up the subject matter to the ordinary readers.Popular history books present historical information in a way that is easily understood.The auth
5、ors often use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly.It provides a knowledge base for those who want to study history.Packed with vivid descriptions and fun facts, this type of history book is highly readable and true to life.What do you think of the con
6、tent of them? What influence do they have on you? Why do you like or dislike to read them? 3. What is your opinion of popular history books? using examples From the perspective of influence From the perspective of factual accuracy3. What is your opinion of popular history books?From the perspective
7、of writing style Readers may easily get influenced by the authors attitude to certain historical events or persons. The historical knowledge they spread may be untrue, which will be confusing and misleading to the readers.3. What is your opinion of popular history books?Popular history books sometim
8、es do not have an in-depth analysis of some historical facts. Beginning Body Ending an article about popular history bookstalk about the features and state your opinions on them, giving your reasons and examples. conclude the article with a strong conclusion.state the purpose of your writing and sta
9、rt by introducing the current situation of popular history books.Developing an outlineStep 2 Outline of the articleBeginning state the purpose of your writing start by introducing the current situation of popular history booksBody talk about the features of popular history booksThey often use eye-ca
10、tching titles and colourful covers.The subject is now more accessible than ever.The authors usually adopt a natural, chatty style of writing that opens up the subject matter to the ordinary readers. state your opinions on them, giving your reasons and examplesEnd conclude the article with a strong c
11、onclusion Preparing useful expressions Step 3Useful expressions to express your opinions1. I agree with you.2. Yes, thats right.3. Youre absolutely right.4. I couldnt agree with you more.5. I feel the same way.1. Thats not always the case.2. I dont think thats a good idea.3. I dont see eye to eye wi
12、th you.4. Im sorry, but I totally disagree.5. I see your point, but. Planning your writingStep 4Your ideas are more likely to be persuasive if you can present them in a clear and concise manner. Write an outline for your writing Collect more useful expressionsSummary Prewriting is the very first step of writing. Prewriting includes two important elements: brainstorming or researching, and developing an outline. You can also prepare some useful expressions that you can use in your writing. The more you plan in the beginning, the less time you may spend writing and revising later.
