1、Unit 3Reading for WritingWrite a page in a wellness bookAIMS:1. To have a good understanding of the skills in writing wellness book.2. To learn how to show similarities and differences.3. To write a page for a class wellness book using newly acquired writing skills in this period.123Lead-inRead for
2、informationWriting taskPart01Lead-inWhat kind of sports do you like most?We are doing sports to keep healthy and fit.If you have any ideas about health and fitness, you can write them down in your class wellness book.Why are we doing these sports?What is A Wellness Book?Lead inA wellness book in a h
3、igh school class is a book in which students exchange ideas about health and fitness.You are encouraged to write a page in a wellness book to share your ideas involving how to keep healthy physically and mentally.Part02Read for information GOING POSITTVE I always wanted to look like the slim girls o
4、n TV even though l knew that it was impossible. I worried about my weight and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas I almost went bananas, too. Then I read an article that said instead of askingAm l fat?I should be askingAm I fit? I had no i
5、dea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about finess rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying I want to lose three kilos, I would say I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the fo
6、ods I enjoyed I added healthy foods to my meals I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple. Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about
7、 myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier.1. Read the text and finish the following tasks, pay attention to the words in red.Task 1: Choose the best answers.1. What is Kaylas trouble in the past?A. She looked like the slim girls on Tv.B. She worried abo
8、ut her weight.C. She can not get along well with her classmates.D. She tried healthy foods in her diet.2. How does she become happier and healthier?A. Be positive about herself and her body.B. Try every new diet she read about online.C. Read an article about healthy diet.D. Add healthy foods to her
9、meals.Task 2: Answer the following questions.1. What problem did Kayla have in the past? 2. What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean?3. What makes her change her thinking?She was worried about her weight and appearance. It means she nearly went crazy because she was so worried, and tried
10、various methods, but without a satisfying result. An article that said instead of asking “Am I fat?” people should be asking “Am I fit?” 1. Fill the blanks with proper words and phrases. The pastThe presentworried about _ and tried _my weightevery new dietcompared myself with _actresses and modelsth
11、ink about _fitness rather than weightmade a list of things I liked about myself2. Study the organisation and language features. 2. Read the passage again and circle the words and phrases used in the text to show similarities and differences. like; so; too; still; similarly;similar to; the same (as)i
12、n common (with); bothand.instead; than; however/but/though;different from; rather thaninstead of; the difference is.similarities differenceswords and phrases we often use for similarities and differences GOING POSITTVE I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though l knew that it was
13、impossible. I worried about my weight and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried no-fat, low-fat, 5:2, only bananas, no bananas I almost went bananas, too. Then I read an article that said instead of askingAm l fat?I should be askingAm I fit? I had no idea a letter could make such a diffe
14、rence! Once I started thinking about finess rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying I want to lose three kilos, I would say I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed I added healthy foods
15、to my meals I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple. Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about mys
16、elf and my body, I became both happier and healthier. Circle the words and phrases used in the text to show similarities and differences.Part03Writing task 1. Work in groups and discuss the question below. Exercise What can you do to make exercise like jogging more enjoyable? Stress How can you plan
17、 your work and make sure that you also have time to rest and relax? Self-confidence What can you do to become more confident and feel better about yourself? Food How can you make your meals healthier?llisten to my favorite songs lexercise with a friendlwont work for too longltake a short break betwe
18、en hoursldont become a last-minute personlknow what Im good atlaccept what Im not good atlkeep tryinglbalance different types of foodldont eat too muchUse what you have learnt to write a page for a class wellness book请替换文字内容2. Use the ideas from your discussion to list some positive changes. what yo
19、u used to dowhat you do nowlI used to eat fast food a lot. lI used to go to bed late and sleep late. lI have more vegetables at each meal. lI go to bed before 11 and never sleep late. The possible resultlI feel more energetic and fit. 请替换文字内容请替换文字内容请替换文字内容3. Write a short paragraph to describe and e
20、xplain your change. lStart with a general statement about the topic and your situation.lTell the reader about how and why you changed or want to change.lDescribe the changes and compare the (possible) results.lTell the reader how the changes have improved or will improve your life.like; so; too; sti
21、ll; similarly;similar to; the same (as)in common (with); bothandinstead; than; however/but/though;different from; rather than; instead of; the difference isSIMILARITIES:DIFFERENCES:Revise your draft:lDid you explain why you changed?lDid you tell how the changes have improved your life?lIs the text w
22、ell-organized?lDid you use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?lAre there any grammar or spelling errors?lDid you use correct punctuation?One possible version: Be HealthierI am Li Hua, a high school student. I wanted to be healthier and stronger. Every time I climbed stairs, I
23、 felt tired and breathless. What was worse, I always felt sleepy during class.I have decided to change. For example, I used to eat fast food so often, but now I add more fruit and vegetables to my diet every day. Instead of sleeping late, I get up early and go jogging for 30 minutes every morning. N
24、ow, I become much stronger and healthier, and I feel better about myself too. I am more confident to make new friends and try new things. 1. 健康书的审题步骤： Summary of how to write a wellness book第一步：明确要求第一步：明确要求该写作属于经验分享，故要用第一人称来写;时态以一般现在时为主。第二步：确定段落第二步：确定段落该类文章可以从以下三个方面人手:Para.1 首先表明写作的目的Para.2 自己的做法及心得
25、体会Para.3 表示期望及感谢第三步：提炼要点，连句成篇。第三步：提炼要点，连句成篇。 2. 健康书常见句式：Summary of how to write a wellness book1. It is an honor for me to share my favorite sport with you,2. It makes me feel relaxed playing with my friends.3. It makes me rid myself of stress while playing with my friends.4. Moreover, it provides me a valuable chance to communicate with others.5. I we eat too little or too much, or if we choose the wrong food, we may become sick.6. We can do something to change the poor situation.1. Review the writing skills youve learned in this class.2. Finish the exercises on Page 44. Homework:THANKS
