1、Learning Aim: By the end of the class, we will be able to: have a clear map of the structure and obtain a good understanding of the text; learn how to analyze, infer, develop and create a logical and reasonable ending of the story by Mind Mapping. logically organize information, ideas and language;
2、learn to develop creative thinking. Warming-upHave you ever given flowers to somebody?Would you give flowers to someone you dont know?How did you feel?Task 1 Read for main idea-5w questions whenone day between_whereon the road_ who_ what whyMom stopped the car and gave flowers to_/our car_Leaving fl
3、owers _ _spring and summer through the countrysidemom, I, receptionist of the nursing home nursing home for someone who will appreciate them made her feel good. broke down One day between spring and summer, my mom and I were_ (drive) through the countrysideBut suddenly, my mom stopped the car, _(gra
4、b)the flowers on the back seat and walked into a nursing home. Impatient and_(annoy), I saw my mom came out empty-handed. _(curious) drove me to ask her what happed. _that my mom gave the flowers to the receptionist_(with)leaving her name, I was somewhat confused. But mom told me that leaving flower
5、s to_apprieciate them mad her feel good. When we contiued driving, _(luck), our car_(break) down. Seeing few passers-by on the road, I found it_(hope) to wait for help.Task 2 Read for plot-summarydrivinggrabbedannoyedwithoutunluckilybrokewhoeverCuriosityhopelessKnowingTask 3 Group work for plot 高潮we
6、re driving through countrysidestopped and gave flowers to the receptionistour car broke down unhappyimpatient, annoyed curious, confused worried, hopelessMy storyShare your story!Group disscussion. Try to infer and write down key words, phrases or sentences on the paper and then put them into a comp
7、lete story.Roses given, fragrance in hand. The more you are willing to give, The more you are likely to receive.What lesson can we get from the story? Paragraph 1: But after waiting in vain for a long time, under the hot burning sun, worried and depressed, I was wandering the road aimlessly. “What i
8、f no one is willing to help us?” All of a sudden, a man with his hands waving at mom came into our view. “He is the receptionist from the nursing home.” Mom explained to me. “Why are you here?” Mom asked excitedly. “ I just intended to thank you for your flowers formally.” How lucky we were! What am
9、azed me most was that he was a retired garage man. As a consequence, he had our car repaired.My storyParagraph 2:I walked qiuckly into the flower shop, where a bunch of flowers in full bloom caught my eye. Having witness the effect of my moms kindness, I decided to send her the sweet flowers. Soon,
10、the heavenly scent filled the car again. Mom tried to conceal her excitement, but tears filled her eyes. Though this trip, I discovered that, despite my occasional anger towards her, I actually felt proud of her. Just at that moment, a pleasant wind was blowing, making the leaves of trees swinging a
11、s if to be cheering for us./ What mom did reminded me of a famous saying: Roses given,fragrance in hand.Writing Criteria: 1.Your story should be coherent(连贯),logical and reasonable. 2.Your writing should be rich in vocabulary and sentence pattern. 3.You should underline 5 key words in your writing.
12、Task 4 Contiunation WritingStep 1 :Read the passage and answer the 5w questions to get the main idea.Step 2: Analyze the feeling and plot development.Step 3: Infer the ending by the key words and given sentences.Step 4: Begin to write. Add more details.(feelings, actions, dialogues,etc.)Step 5: Polish your writing.What have we learnt today?Write down your story and polish your writing with your partner.Assignment