1、学习任务学习任务1.了解建议信的写作特点。2.掌握建议信开头,中间及结尾常用句式。3.完成一篇写作。BrainstormingBrainstormingA question:How can we human race keep warm in winter?put on heavy clothesheatingHow about animals?quillsporcupineTask 1 Read the passage on Page 11 and answer the following questionsHere is a fable about porcupines.One cold
2、winter night,a group of porcupines gathered together to keep warm.As soon as they started to get closer,they hurt each other with their quills,so they had to move apart.After a short time,they started to feel cold again,so they moved closer together.But again they had to move away because of the pai
3、n caused by the other porcupines quills.After repeating this process a few times,they eventually found the ideal distance where they could feel warm while managing not to hurt each other.Task1:Whats the message you think the fable conveys?1.Porcupines are not sociable animals.2.The more independent
4、you are,the better your life will be.3.There should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.Task2.Useful expressionsThe fable describesThe fable teaches us thatOne example of this from real life isIn conclusion,Part 1 The main idea of the fable/the way to introduce the viewpointPart 2 The viewp
5、oint and supporting pointsPart 3 A summary of the main ideaThe StructureoftheessayPart 1 The main idea of the fablePart 2 The viewpoint and supporting pointsPart 3 A summary of the main ideaTask 3.The fable,the Porcupine Dilemma,adapted from a work by Schopenhauer describes a group of porcupines try
6、ing to keep warm in winter by gathering together.Of course,they hurt each other with their quills as getting closer,while they felt cold when moving apart.Part 1.The main idea of the fable The Porcupine Dilemma,adapted from a work by Schopenhauer,is a funny and meaningful fable,in which a group of p
7、orcupines tried to keep warm in winter by gathering together.Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.-writing an essay Eventually,they found the ideal distance between each other.The fable teaches us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relationship.One real
8、example of this from real life is the relationship between our friends and us.As close friends,we are supposed to care about each other,offering assistance whenever necessary.However,if we always disturb their life,curious about their private life,they are sure to feel uncomfortable and eventually u
9、psetPart 2.The viewpoint and analysis of the fable In conclusion,it is the distance between each other in our daily life that really counts.Proper distance makes all of us feel comfortable and embraced at the same time.Part 3 The conclusionTask 3.Solving issues Question 1.In our life,we may face som
10、e trouble about the interpersonal relationship.Need helpGive them a handQuestion 2.Writing about interpersonal relationship 假如你是李华,最近收到了你的美国朋友假如你是李华,最近收到了你的美国朋友JennyJenny的的来信。她在信中说,由于刚进入高中,不知道如何去结来信。她在信中说,由于刚进入高中,不知道如何去结交新朋友,因而情绪低落。请根据以下内容给她回信。交新朋友,因而情绪低落。请根据以下内容给她回信。1.1.表示问候和慰问;表示问候和慰问;2.2.提出以下建议;提
11、出以下建议;放学后邀请同学一起参加活动;放学后邀请同学一起参加活动;同学遇到麻烦时同学遇到麻烦时,去帮助他们;去帮助他们;自己遇到困难时向同学求助;自己遇到困难时向同学求助;注意:词数注意:词数100100以上。以上。Before writing Step 1:Understand the title and decide the right form.(读懂题目,确定形式)读懂题目,确定形式)1.person 2.tense 3.types of literature Step 2:Put up the frame and fill in the content.(搭建框架,填充内容)(搭建
12、框架,填充内容)Para 1:_;Para 2:_;Para 3:_;IntroductionProposalsConclusionWhile writingStep 3:Write down the key words and phrases1.做某事有困难做某事有困难_2.情绪低落情绪低落 _3.邀请某人做某事邀请某人做某事_4.参加什么活动参加什么活动 _5.遇到麻烦遇到麻烦 _6.求助于某人求助于某人 _7.一,二,三表达方式一,二,三表达方式 _8.玩地高兴玩地高兴 _have difficulty in doingbe in low spiritsinvite sb.to dota
13、ke part inbe in trouble turn to sb.for helpto begin with,whats morehave funDear Jenny,Im really sorry to hear that you have trouble making friends with others after entering the high school.Id like to talk about it with you.I hope my advice will be of help to you.In fact,there is something that you
14、can do to change this situation.First of all,it will help you understand each other better to invite your classmates to participate in some activities after school.Whats more,try to help your classmates when they are in trouble.Last but not least,dont hesitate to turn to your classmates when you hav
15、e any difficulty.I believe you will make many new friends and have a happy school life there.Summary1.The Porcupine Dilemma:the ideal distance.2.The way to retell and analyze a fable.3.The approach to write a persuasive letter.Homework Retell the fable according to the notes we made in class and try to retell it to your parents.Make a mind map about the ideal interpersonal relationship.Finish the composition.