1、 What do you know about Ireland?1. Ireland is an island located in the northwest of Europe. 2.It consists of/ is made up of Northern Ireland and Republic Ireland.3. The capital of Republic Ireland is Dublin.4. The southern part of Irland broke away from the UK in the 20th century. The beautiful scen
2、ery and its traditionsEmerald IsleDescribe a place that you likeTransitionsSensory details Examples Q & A1 Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.(题文同序题文同序关键词关键词定位答案定位答案)(1) What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?(2) What are the best ways to experience some lrish traditio
3、ns and culture?(3) What is the meaning of breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song?3 minsQ & A1 Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.(题文同序题文同序关键词关键词定位答案定位答案)(1) What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?Its beauty and
4、 how it offers something for all the senses.Q & A1 Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.(题文同序题文同序关键词关键词定位答案定位答案)(2) What are the best ways to experience some lrish traditions and culture?By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music
5、and watching dance.Q & A1 Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.(题文同序题文同序关键词关键词定位答案定位答案)(3) What is the meaning of breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song?Step1: Find the sentence and the sentences before and after it in the passag
6、eStep2: Read it again and again in the way you like, and feel the beauty of it, try to describe itSenseReadingEmerald IslesightsmelltastehearingSenses Find out the senses appeartouchrolling green hillssheep and cattleEmerald Isledown by the seain the mountainsa village pubComplete the mind map with
7、different senses in the four places.the sun on the skinsweet scent of fresh flowersbirds morning songsthe roar of the ocean wavescries of the seabirdswine and local beertraditional Irish Beef Stewtraditional music and dancingSummarySummaryDiscussion Body 1. What can you see? 2. How does the place fe
8、el? 3. What can you taste there ? 4. What can you hear ? 5. What can you smell? 6. What does the place make you think or feel? 1.The sunrise, red, the mountains, children, adults, gold haze, stars,2. Beautiful, quiet, peaceful3. delicious and daily food4. the call/shout, the sound of birds5. The sou
9、nd of roosters, loud cries, laughter, the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices,6. everything is good and nice In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains. Seeing the flames, the roosters( (公鸡公鸡) ) sound the alarm. They wake everyone in the
10、village with their loud cries, chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to work. In the evening, a gold haze settles over everything. This is my favourite time of the day, when all work for the day has been completed. When the smell of hot oil and fragrant(芳香的芳香的) spices float through t
11、he air, I know that it will soon be time for dinner. My neighbours begin to call to their children to come home. The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favourite places to rest. At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now well sleep, and tom
12、orrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!Model essayTell Nature was calm and peacefulShow It was a cool(触觉) and fresh(嗅觉) morning. The sky is clear and clean(视觉). A gentle breeze whistled(听觉) through the bushes and trees, mixed with scents(嗅觉) of the wild flowers. Imitating writingTell:
13、 The West Lake is beautiful.Show When the night falls, the West Lake is really fascinating. High above the sky are a lot of bright shiny stars , and the glistening moon is specially clear.(视觉) The water in the lake is as clear as a mirror with reflections of hills and trees alongside the lakeshore.
14、Branches of the willows are singing a soft song in the evening breeze.(听觉) Walking for a short distance, with the wind stroking through your hair (触觉)and the faint sweet smell(嗅觉) wafted along, you can be fully immersed in this charming peace. Imitating writingHomeworkFinish your writing and exchang
15、e drafts with a partner.Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question?Is the description well-organised and easy to read?Has the writer included sensory details?Does the writer use specific words and give examples?Is the ending effective?Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes?(2) Gi
16、ve your comments to your partner and ask him/her to revise the draft.(1) Use the checklist to help you evaluate his/her draft.Describe our Chinese countyside life, exciting, or surprising parts.How to describe a place that you like?Body(transitions; details and examples)Introduction(make the reader
17、eager to read your writing)Ending(let the reader know that the passage ends;help the reader remember your writing) Draft a passage about the place. IntroductionMake the reader eager to read your writingA striking imageSomething surprisingA quote or questionIn my village, every day starts with a “fir
18、e”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains.BodyTransitionsHelp the reader follow your ideasDetails and examplesUse sensory details Do not use general words Give examplesIn the morning/ afternoon /eveningFirst, second, etc.In the north . In the east .What can you see, hear, smell, e
19、tc?I learnt a lot.What did you learn?There were many things. What?Some people. Who?EndingLet the reader know that the passage endsHelp the reader remember your writingAt night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now well sleep, and tomorrow the sun will se
20、t us on fire again for a new day!4. Exchange drafts with a partner. Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question? Is the description well-organised and easy to read? Has the writer included sensory details? Does the writer use specific words and give examples? Is the ending effective? Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes? Use the checklist to help you evaluate his/her draft. Give your comments to your partner and ask him/her to revise the draft.5. Put up your passage in the classroom or make a class book about your favourite places.
