1、Unit 4 Exploring literatureIntegrated skillsRecommending books to the school libraryhttps:/ major genres体裁体裁 of literature文学文学 have we mentioned before?poetrydramafictionnon-fictionWhat specific literary forms文体文体 does each genre include?Lets look at the next slide幻灯片幻灯片 to find out.LITERARY TYPESNO
2、N FICTIONFICTIONPOETRYDRAMAEssaysBiographiesDiariesAutobiographiesSpeechesLegendsTalesMythsShort StoriesNovels PoemsSonnetsLyricsSongsComediesTragedies TragicomediesLead-in A The president of the school Book Club,Gary,is introducing some popular types of literature.Read the PPT slides and try to und
3、erstand the features of each type.A Readingpoetrydramafictionnon-fictionWhat literary genre does it belong to?NovelShort story PoetryPlayAutobiographyBiographyWhat type of literature do they belong to?Types of literature Novel A long,detailed story with many characters Usually divided into several c
4、haptersTypes of literatureNovelA long,detailed story with many charactersUsually divided into several chaptersShort storyA short piece of writing with a few charactersFictionPoetryUsing beautiful,artistic language to express feelings or describe situationsOften written in separate linesPlayA story w
5、ritten for performance on the stageUsually made up of dialogues between characters and stage directionsAutobiographyThe story of the writers own lifeBiographyThe story of a persons life written by someone elseNon-fiction After Garys introduction,the school librarian管理员管理员 asked the Book Club members
6、成员成员 to recommend推荐推荐 some books.Watch the video and finish完成完成 the exercises below.BViewingB1 Watch the video and complete完成完成 the chart表格表格 below.autobiographies and biographies novels short story collections plays poetry collectionsLeast popularMost popular(1)_(2)_(3)_ After Garys introduction,th
7、e school librarian asked the Book Club members to recommend some books.Watch the video and finish the exercises below.BViewingB1 Watch the video and complete the chart below.autobiographies and biographies novels short story collections plays poetry collectionsLeast popularMost popular(1)_(2)_(3)_a,
8、edb,cB2 Watch the video again and complete the notes below.(1)_ new books to be added添加添加 next month(2)_autobiographies自传自传 and biographies传记传记 20 poetry collections诗集诗集 20 plays(3)_ short story collections短篇小说集短篇小说集 100 modern novels现代小说现代小说 and(4)_ classic novels古典小说古典小说 More than 50 adventure sto
9、ries冒险故事冒险故事 Nearly(5)_ romances爱情小说爱情小说About 60 historical novelsAround(6)_ science fiction novelsBooks added to the library in the past year去年去年B2 Watch the video again and complete the notes below.(1)_ new books to be added增加增加 next month(2)_autobiographies自传自传 and biographies传记传记 20 poetry colle
10、ctions诗集诗集 20 plays(3)_ short story collections 100 modern novels现代小说现代小说 and(4)_ classic novels经典小说经典小说 More than 50 adventure冒险冒险 stories Nearly(5)_ romancesAbout 60 historical novelsAround(6)_ science fiction novelsBooks added to the library in the past year200303020070120 What types of books are
11、 mentioned in the video?Questiontypes of booksautobiographiesbiographiespoetry collectionsplaysshort story collectionsmodern and classic novelsadventure storiesromanceshistorical novelsscience fiction detective novel 侦探小说侦探小说fantasy novel 奇幻小说奇幻小说horror novel 恐怖小说恐怖小说mystery novel 悬疑小说悬疑小说 Which typ
12、e do you like best?Please tell us why you like this type of book!Questions Jack:I love fantasy novels the best.Because I love Harry Potter and love magic.l If you are a member of the school library and the library is going to buy books,what books would you recommend to the school library?Question Wh
13、at type of book is the most popular with students What type of books that are helpful to students in learning What type of books are required for students to read?Factors that you need to consider考虑考虑 In pairs,talk about the types of books that you think the school library should buy.Use the followi
14、ng下列下列 ideas and expressions表达表达 to help you.Cl Types of books you want the library to buyl Reasons for recommending推荐 each typel Examples of each type of bookWriting Write a letter to the school library to recommend books.Use ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.D When
15、 writing a formal letter to recommend books,you can follow the structure below:Begin by clearly stating the purpose of the letter.Explain what types of books you want to recommend and the reasons.End the letter by stating the result you wish to see.Planning your writingDear Librarian,I am writing to
16、 recommend two types of books that I think the library should buy.The first type is fantasy novels.I think the library needs more fantasy novels because they are very popular with students.Some examples of good fantasy novels for the library would be The Lord of the Rings series and the Harry Potter
17、 series.The second type of book I would like to recommend is biographies.Although they are one of the least popular types of books in our library,students should be encouraged to read more of them.Good biographies such as Marie Curie居里夫人居里夫人:A Life will inspire students to study harder and reach the
18、ir goals.In addition to biographies of historical figures,I believe our school library could buy some biographies of contemporary figures,like Steve Jobs.I look forward to reading more of the librarys fantasy novels and biographies soon.Yours faithfully,Edward ZhangPurpose目的目的 of the letter(para.1)I
19、 am writing to recommend two types of books that I think the library should buy.I have much pleasure in recommending two types of books to you.I am more than happy to have the opportunity to recommend two types of books to you.Knowing that our library is going to buy books,Id like to give some sugge
20、stions.Knowing that our libraray is going to buy books,I am writing to recommend two types of books to you.I would like to recommend two types of books to youIt is a great honour for me to recommend.I take the pleasure in recommending.请任选其一请任选其一Recommendations typereasonexamplepoetry collections1.po
21、etry usually demands a good knowledge of the language.2.Poetry can make students feel the beauty of language.Book of songsThe complete Poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelleyplays1.Because students need to perform plays for class or club activities.2.In addition to their interesting scripts,plays can also re
22、flect the characteristics of local cultures and times.TeahouseKing LeraRecommendations typereasonexamplescience books1.science books explain basic principles of nature in a simple and interesting way.2.It can help students understand science subjects better and arouse their curiosity about scientifi
23、c discoveries.A Brief History of Time 时间简史时间简史literature（classic works)1.they present great thoughts through fascinating stories and language.2.they not only offer students joy and excitement,but also encourage students to think critically.Jane EyreA dream of Red MansionsEnding请任选其一请任选其一I look forward to reading more of the librarys.and.soon.Ill be glad if you would consider my recommendation.I hope you will give this recommendation your best consideration.I hope that you would take my recommendation into consideration.Homework同步导练同步导练9898面第四题，写作训练面第四题，写作训练END!
