1、 Reading for WritingUnit4 NATURAL DISASTERSLeading InLook at the picture and the title on page 54,infer the type of the text and predict what the text might be about.It is a news report.It might be going to talk about the big damage the tsunami caused.The key points of a news report include what,whe
2、n,where,why,and how.Learning ReviewActivity 1:What is the main idea of the text?Complete the following information.The main idea What When Why Where How It reported a big tsunami in Asia,including its cause and the great damage it brought to people.The tsunami caused over 6,500 people deaths.It caus
3、ed great damage to buildings,cars and roads.On 27 December 2004.The tsunami was caused by a powerful earthquake.In Indonesia,India,Thailand,Malaysia,and at least four other countries.The foreign aid is organised,but supplies are difficult to deliver because of the damaged roads.Learning ReviewActivi
4、ty 2:Checking the main points of a sample summary.On 27 December 2004,a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists,fishermen and other locals in Southeast Asia.Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow.The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue
5、 workers to help the survivors.What main points does it include?Any other features you find in this summary writing?Learning ReviewMain points:date,place,event,cause and effect.Other features:1.A summary is a short statement.2.It tells the main idea and only lists the most important information.3.It
6、 doesnt literally copy the original text,it requires us to write in our own words.Activity InquiryStep 1知识梳理(1)be struck by.被打动某人突然想起(2)be/go on strike 举行罢工【即学即练】写出下列句子中strike的词性及含义Activity InquiryThe country was struck by such terrible storms as few citizens had ever experienced before._As the cloc
7、k struck nine,players took up their positions and the match began._Just before September,Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm._It struck her that she could turn to her teacher for help._Before the flight made a stopover(中途停留)in France,the captain announced that because of a strike no fl
8、ights were leaving Paris._vt.侵袭vt.碰，撞vt.敲(钟)vt.突然想到n.罢工Activity Inquiry2.sb.was/were doing.when.某人正在做某事，这时(教材P54)I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home.我正在和三个孩子一起吃早餐这时家里开始充满了水。【句式分析】when在此处是并列连词，表示“正在那时，这时”，常用句型有：be doing.when.正在做，就在这时be about to do.when.正要做
9、，就在这时had just done.when.刚做过这时Activity InquiryWe were having a meeting when someone broke in.当时我们正在开会，突然有人闯了进来。I was making a phone call when the door was blown open.我正在打电话，突然门被风吹开了。【即学即练】完成句子John in his room he heard screaming.约翰正在房间里学习，这时他听到了一声尖叫。I was thinking of this .我正想着这件事，突然听到有人叫我的名字。was stud
10、yingwhenwhen I heard my name calledActivity InquiryI had just finished my test paper .我刚做完试卷，这时铃声响了。when it began to rain.我正要离开，这时开始下雨了。when the bell rangI was about to leaveActivity InquiryStep 2概要写作概要写作，简言之就是对所读过的文章简要概括，写出文章的中心大意，也可称之为摘要。所选材料体裁没有限制，以说明文、议论文和记叙文为主。所需阅读的短文词数在350以内。Activity 1:Follow
11、the steps below to write a summary.第一步：归纳主旨大意(含段落大意)概要写作的第一步便是阅读并抓取主题，进而提取主旨大意，即有关该主题的主要内容或作者在该主题上的观点或主张。阅读语篇时，根据文章不同的文体可采取以下方法：Activity Inquiry记叙文圈出记叙文的六要素(who，when，where，what，how，why)，如果是夹叙夹议文，还要写出故事给读者带来的启示或寓意。说明文 找出文章要说明的对象、观点或建议。议论文 提取议论文的三要素(论点、论据、论证)。Activity Inquiry第二步：提炼关键词1.结合主旨大意，细读段落，找出每
12、个段落的主旨句和关键词，区别段落中哪些是main ideas，哪些是supporting ideas，examples和additional information。通常是在相对重要的句子中提炼关键词。正确的关键词和关键句是概要写作最重要的内容和依据。2.消减事例，尽量减少实事并省略细节。3.常用语句（1）表示文章的内容以及研究目的This paper is aimed at/covers/mainly deals with.Activity InquiryThe article focuses on the topic of.This article/passage mainly tells
13、(a story)about.This passage mainly deals with/discusses/explores.This essay presents knowledge that.This paper provides/gives an overview of.In this passage(about.)，the author.The author began the essay/passage by telling/presenting.First/Firstly/In the beginning/In the first part,the author argues/
14、explains/mentions/states/points out(that).Activity Inquiry（2）表示研究的结论The result showed that.The author found that.It was concluded that.Finally/As a conclusion,the author concludes/adds/stresses that.Finally，the author summarizes that.（3）表示观点或建议The author suggests/considers that.As far as the author
15、is concerned,.In the authors view,.Activity Inquiry第三步：合并和改写1合并信息首先需要对信息进行分类、整合，找到信息之间的联系，再将联系紧密的信息合并在一起。同一层级的主旨句不宜合并在一起，但如果联系紧密，且没有支持的细节信息，可以考虑合并。2在核心信息的基础上进行语言表达形式的改写，对原文的语言表达形式尽可能实现大规模的改变(改词、换句型等)。第四步：核查成文核查连贯性，优先考虑使用最短连接词(but，then，later，finally，besides，thus，therefore，yet，however)；核查标点和语法；核查词数。Ac
16、tivity Inquiry【典例示范】阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Your attitude plays a big part in your everyday life and can influence how your life may turn out in the future.If you have a good attitude,youll be the kind of person who works hard and youll live the kind of life many would admire.Here are some tips wh
17、ich can help you improve your attitude.Spend time with those who share your positive attitude.This is a must if you want to improve your attitude.The people you surround yourself with most of the time will reflect upon your life.So always make sure thatActivity Inquirythese people share your positiv
18、e attitude and lift you.When you take action,always take steps to act with a purpose,so that your actions are in line with your values.For example,Walt Disneys main purpose is to“make people happy”.So next time you act,think of your purpose and improve your attitude while doing so!Being polite when
19、given help or asking for it isnt a hard thing,yet so often we forget these simple words,especially with those closest to us.If you want to improve your attitude,use“please”and“thank you”every time youre given the opportunity.If you want to improve your attitude to life and to those around you,Activi
20、ty Inquirystop comparing yourself with others.Its human to compare our lives with others,but when we do it too often we can drag(拖)ourselves down.So spare yourself the worry and stop comparing,only focus(集中)on your own life and youll be much happier in the process.Gratefulness is one of the most pow
21、erful attitudes in your life.If you want a better life,give thanks for all that you have each and every day.Gradually,youll receive more things to be thankful for!So hows your attitude today?Does it need a little fine tuning?Activity Inquiry_Activity InquiryActivity 2:Exchange drafts.Use the checkli
22、st to give feedback on your partners draft.Does the summary give you a clear idea of what the text is about?Does the summary include only the most important information of the text?Is the summary the proper length?Are there any spelling or punctuation errors?Does the writer use the correct tenses?Ac
23、tivity Inquiry【学生习作】Your attitude can influence your future.(要点1)If you want to improve your attitude,you must stay with the persons with a positive attitude and act with a purpose.(要点2)In addition,you should not compare yourself with others.(要点3)Lastly,giving thanks for what you have will improve y
24、our attitude.(要点4)【点评】1.要点1、2概括不够全面。2.要点2可变换句式，避免重复使用you must/should.。3.要点3可使用同义词替换give thanks for。Activity InquiryActivity 3:Get your drat back and revise it.Put up your summary in the classroom or read it to the class.【升格作文】Your attitude,which may influence your future,plays an important role in y
25、our daily life.(要点1)To improve your attitude,you should be with the persons with a positive attitude and act with an exact goal.(要点2)In addition,it doesnt make sense to compare yourself with others.(要点3)Lastly,using polite words like“please”and“thank you”often and learning to be grateful for whateve
26、r you have will contribute to improving your attitude.(要点4)Conclusion学习了哪些知识？概要写作的要求与原则及叙写步骤学习能力：能归类并拓展话题词汇文化意识：树立防灾意识和自我保护意识，掌握一些与自然灾害相关的安全常识和防范措施。语言能力：能提炼关键信息及概括归纳要点提升了哪些素养？语篇（新闻报道）的要点；重点语言知识思维品质：能运用已有经验和知识，归纳、概括、整合所获信息；能按逻辑顺序组织信息。Exercise.概要写作认真阅读第50页的课文,用约60个词概括课文大意。_Exercise AnalysisStrange thi
27、ngs happened in the countryside before Tangshan earthquake.At 3:42 am,everything began to shake.In less than one minute,a large city lay in ruins.The number of people injured or killed reached over 400,000.Water,food and electricity were hard to get and the railway tracks became useless.But hope was not lost.The rescue team came to help and slowly the city began to breathe again.概要写作认真阅读第50页的课文,用约60个词概括课文大意。_
