1、Unit 1 Cultural HeritageReadingReading forfor WritingWritingLead-inWhere is it?The Forbidden CityTemple of HeavenThe Terracotta WarriorsLead-inWhere is it?Leshan BuddhaThink about:cultural backgroundpopularityLead-inWould you like to invite foreigners to visit there?Read the news report and answer t
2、he questions.11.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?Read and answerlocating answeranswers informationsubjective questiono
3、verview of matterreason1.What are the researchers and scientists trying to do?What modern technology are they using?Read and answerQ2:digital photography2.Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?Read and answerfactsreason3.What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragra
4、ph?I a g r e e w i t h t h e researchers opinion.Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others.Read and answeropinion n.意见；看法；主张意见；看法；主张 opinion on sth.in ones opinione.g.The chairmans opinion should be sought.In my opinion,we should be clear of what to d
5、o in the first place.This is my opinion on the issue.Key wordsStudy the organization and language features.2Language featuresA Lead sentenceB Direct quoteC ParaphraseD Background informationE Reporting verbsF Words to show comparison and/or contrast1.Read the news report again and find these partsqu
6、ote n./v.引用，引述，引证（他人的语言或文字）引用，引述，引证（他人的语言或文字）quote(sth.)from sb./sth.quotation n.e.g.Hes always quoting verses from the Bible.Key wordscomparison n.比较；对比；相比比较；对比；相比 comparison of A and/to/with B comparison between A and B compare n.e.g.the comparison of the heart to/with a pump It is often useful to
7、 make a comparison between two things.contrast n./v.对比；相比；显出差异对比；相比；显出差异contrast A and/with Be.g.It is interesting to contrast the two writers.His white hair was in sharp contrast to his dark skin.Key wordsA Lead sentenceIt usually locates at the beginning of the passage or paragraph to guide the wh
8、ole passage.Language featuresOverview of subject matterB Direct quoteIt usually occurs with quotation marks.A quote is often used to explain,certify or conclude an opinion or fact.Language featuresFor concluding and highlighting the importance of cultural heritageC Paraphrase Paraphrase could be giv
9、ing examples,explanation etc.Paraphrase could help readers to have a better understanding of the texts.Language featuresD Background informationBackground information is usually given for readers to know what happened previously.Language featuresUsing background information to explain recent phenome
10、nonE Reporting verbsIn English grammar,a reporting verb is a verb(such as say,tell,believe,reply,respond,ask)used to indicate that discourse is being quoted or paraphrased.Its also called a communication verb.Language featuresF Words to show comparison and/or contrast“Comparison”could help readers t
11、o know the similarities.“Contrast”is basically for the differences.Language featuresComparison of timeWhich of the writing skills is the most important one in your opinion?Why?Discuss in pairsA Lead sentenceB Direct quoteC ParaphraseD Background informationE Reporting verbsF Words to show comparison
12、 and/or contrast2.Underline the relative clauses that the writer uses to identify the following.A things B people C timeLanguage featuresNon-restrictive relative clause2.Underline the relative clauses that the writer uses to identify the following.A things B people C timeLanguage features2.Underline
13、 the relative clauses that the writer uses to identify the following.A things B people C timeLanguage features3Write a news report about a person or a group who works to protect our culture heritage.You can use the interview notes below or write about a person or group that you know of.Write a repor
14、t2.Draft a news report in which you explain what the person or group does.HeadlineLead sentence Write a title to get the readers attention.Tell the readers who,what,where,and why.A P I C T U R E I S WOR TH A THOUSAND WORDSChen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in ord
15、er to preserve the citys cultural heritage.Write a reportBodyTell the reader the facts,details,examples,etc.Explain what the person or groups does.Use relative clauses.U s e q u o t e s a n d paraphrases.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and Write a reportEnding End with a short summary to help th
16、e readers remember the main idea.Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.Write a report3.Exchange drafts with a partner.Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts.Is there a title?Does the lead sentence tell the reader about the situation?
17、Has the writer included details and explanations?Are there quotes and paraphrases?Does the writer use relative clauses to identify people,places,things,time,etc.?Does the writer end with a short summary?Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes?Write a report4.Put up your news report in the classroom.P i c k y o u r b e s t reports and represent them to the students.Write a reportSearch other groups who work to protect our culture heritage,then write a news report.HomeworkThanks!
