1、Unit 1 Cultural heritageReading for writing1. Collect information from the news report about promoting culture through digital images;2. Identify the features of language and structure of a news report;3. Write a news report about a person or a group who works to protect our cultural heritage.Learni
2、ng objectivesLeading-inenjoy a video to have a visual feastWhat do you think we can do to save Mogao Caves?solusionsReduce the numbers of touristsGet financial support from all sectorsSet up an online museum pay more attention to the environment pollutionraise our awareness of protecting .ReadingTas
3、k1: Read the news report and answer the questions. 1 What are the researchers and scientists trying to do? What modern technology are they using? 2 Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves? 3 What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragraph? The researchers and scientis
4、ts are trying to increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage.They are using digital photography to record a collection of images. Because they have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries.I agree with the researchers
5、opinion.Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others. 1. Read the news report again and find these parts.A. Lead sentenceB. Direct quoteC. ParaphraseD. Background information E. Reporting verbs F. Words to show comparison and/or contrastTask 2: Study the
6、 organization and language features导语直接引用语解释背景信息引述动词表示比较或对比的词It summarizes the key content of the report, which contains where, when,who and what It explains the lead sentence and provides more information to lead sentence.These verbs can be “say; tell;comment; mention; explain; report;state.” Lanzh
7、ou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key sto
8、p along the Silk Road throughout Chinas ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994. The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. Today, the
9、 caves are just as international as they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people to admire in America. By sharing so ma
10、ny digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in Chinas ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and
11、 appreciate. As one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating ones own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”Lead sentenceDirect
12、quoteWhy are quotes often used in news report? What functions do they have?ParaphraseBackground informationThe second paragraph briefly introduces the background knowledge of Dunhuang Mogao Caves to help the readers better understand the whole event.Reporting verbsWords to show comparison or contras
13、t Promotion culture through digital images Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural r
14、elics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout Chinas ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994. The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are p
15、art of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international as they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings f
16、or people to admire in America. By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in Chinas ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural
17、 relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating ones own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international commu
18、nication and understanding.”headlinelead sentenceBodyEndingWritingWrite a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage. You can use the interview notes below or write about a person or group that you know.1 Read the interview notes.Chen Lei, Wuhan senior teacher tak
19、es photos of old buildings wants to preserve cultural heritage interviews old people writes about the buildings visits schools to tell students about Protectors of the Past, Wuhu protect old houses help repair buildings look for cultural relics show cultural relics to the public raise money repair t
20、emples and cultural relicsDraft the headline.Write a headline to get the readers attention.1. A title should be accurate, clear, easy to understand2.Use key words from the story and keep it straight and plain3.The headline should accurately lead readers to what the report is aboutChen Lei, Wuhan sen
21、ior teacher takes photos of old buildings wants to preserve cultural heritage interviews old people writes about the buildings visits schools to tell students about 1. photos/pictures2.valuableHeadline：A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDSChen Lei, Wuhan senior teacher takes photos of old buildings wa
22、nts to preserve cultural heritage interviews old people writes about the buildings visits schools to tell students about Draft the lead sentence.Write a lead sentence to grab and engage the readers immediately.1. Convey the topic of the news report.2. in active voice using vivid language.3. Use as f
23、ew words as possible.whowhatwherewhyLead sentence：Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys culture heritage.Chen Lei, Wuhan senior teacher takes photos of old buildings wants to preserve cultural heritage interviews old people writes abou
24、t the buildings visits schools to tell students about Write the body to tell the reader the facts, details, examples,etc1. Explain what the person or group does.2.Use relative clauses.3.Use quotes and paraphrases.whatDraft the body of your news report.Every day, Chen Lei takes his camera and walks p
25、atiently through ., taking photos of .no matter whether it rains or shines. Another important part of his project is interviewing the old people. He also visits schools to tell students about.Write the end to help the readers remember the main ideaDraft the ending of your news report.a short summary
26、2 Draft a news report according to the outline. Headline Lead sentence Write a title to get the readers attention. Tell the readers who, what, where, and why. A picture is worth a thousand wordsChen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cul
27、tural heritage.BodyTell the reader the facts, details,examples, etc. Explain what the person or group does. Use relative clauses. Use quotes and paraphrases. Every day, Chen Lei takes his camera and .Ending End with a short summary to help the readers remember the main idea.Neither people nor buildi
28、ngs last forever, but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.Editing and polishing your news reportp Is there a title?(2)p Does the lead sentence tell the reader about the situation?(5)p Has the writer included details and explanations?(5)p Are there quotes and paraphrases?(2)p Does the writer u
29、se relative clauses to identify people, places, things, times, etc.?(1)p Does the writer end with a short summary?(2)p Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes?(-5)A picture is worth a thousand words Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the c
30、itys cultural heritage. Every day, Chen Lei takes his camera and walks patiently through the older parts of the city,taking photos of old buildingsno matter whether it rains or shines. When asked the reason why he does so, he usually says, “A picture is worth a thousand words，so taking photos is a g
31、ood way to protect cultural relics.” Over the years he has taken thousands of pictures of old buildings to create a record for his fellow citizens in the present and future. Another important part of his project are the interviews he conducts with elderly residents. Often these stories help to bring
32、 the interesting histories of the buildings to life, giving them their place in the human stories of Wuhans citizens. He writes about the buildings, their inhabitants and the stories that weave them together. He also visits schools to tell students about their cultural heritage. Neither people nor buildings last forever, but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them. The stories that accompany them also help build a picture of life for future generations to hear and add their own stories, too.Sample writingHome workPolish your news report after class based on self-evaluation.
