1、Learning aims1.To know how to choose the topic sentence of the paragraph； 2. To understand the structure of the text；2. To promote the awareness of being close to nature and live in harmony with nature. Look at the video about British gardens and enjoy the beauty of the garden. People in the UK love
2、 gardening. Nearly half of British people regard gardening as a hobby they generally enjoy. They spend much time maintaining their gardens, and among people aged 55 and above, the time goes even more. According to some research, people in the UK spend an average of 30,000 pounds on their gardens dur
3、ing their lives. If youd like to find out more about gardening in the UK, you can look into books or search the Internet using these key words: The Secret Garden British Garden Plants History of British GardensGardening in the UKdifferent kinds of plantsfamous gardensgardening competitionsgreening o
4、f citiesair qualitycountry lifeLook at the title of the passage and the picture. Tick what you think is mentioned in the passage.A love of GardeningRead the passage and find the main idea.Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage.a As well as being good for the e
5、nvironment, gardening is also good for the soul. b But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. c For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world. d This is what started the British love of gardening! Activity 3 Choose the topic sentences and write the
6、m on the lines to complete the passage.This is what started the British love of gardening!startloveWhats your understanding of this sentence ?The world is not lack of beauty but the discoverable eyesFor many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world.own private world(different people
7、) Retell: What do children , expert gardeners, others and some Brits do in their gardens?But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutionslimited space new solutionlooking for 1. What are the solutions to the limited space in cities?2. What are the benefits of gardens?As well
8、as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul. the environmentthe soulbe good for1. How is gardening good for the soul?2. What does the last sentence suggest?When there are positive things in your mind, you wont be bothered by negative things.1. What are the benefits of gard
9、ening? Its good for the environment and peoples soul.2. In what ways do people bring nature into their lives? Go camping outside and tend plants or flowers through pots, etc.3. Do you know anyone who loves gardening? Tell the class about him/ her.文章的开头和结尾均引用了文章的开头和结尾均引用了“The Secret Garden”的的相关语句，这是一
10、种写作方法：首尾呼应。首尾呼相关语句，这是一种写作方法：首尾呼应。首尾呼应可以让文章结构更加紧密，内容更加完整，进一应可以让文章结构更加紧密，内容更加完整，进一步强调文章主题，加深读者的印象，引发读者的共步强调文章主题，加深读者的印象，引发读者的共鸣等。鸣等。A. Narration(记叙文) B.Argumentation(议论文) C. Practical Writing(应用文)D. Exposition (说明文)2. What kind of article is the passage?本文的语篇类型为说明文本文的语篇类型为说明文(Exposition)，介绍了，介绍了英国人对园艺
11、的热爱。英国人对园艺的热爱。An exposition is a writing whose purpose is to give information.The purpose of exposition is to express a complete, clear, objective and accurate understanding of things and ideas.Types of ExpositionDirections 说明书说明书 Travel guides 旅游手册旅游手册Recipes 菜谱菜谱Science articles 科学类文章科学类文章 The structure of ExpositionBeginning 点明主题点明主题Body 围绕主题展开说明围绕主题展开说明 (注意逻辑顺序注意逻辑顺序)Ending 归纳主题，阐明写作目的。归纳主题，阐明写作目的。Thank you
