1、Reading for Writing1.Figure out the organization and language feature of a page in a wellness book.2.Raise their health awareness and develop healthy life habits.3.Write a page in a wellness book.Observe and find out what changes they have.Step1-Warming upThey look slimmer,more energetic and confide
2、nt.Step 2-Reading for main ideaPlease find out the topic sentence of each paragraph.paragraph topic Sentence 1 2 3 I worried about my weight and tried new diets.Once I started to think about fitness rather than weight,things began to change.By being positive about myself and my body,I became both ha
3、ppier and healthier.Step3-Reading for detailsRead the text and answer the questions.1.What problems did Kayla have in the past?2.What does the sentence“I almost went bananas”mean?3.What made her change her thinking?She was worried about her weight and appearance.It means she nearly went crazy becaus
4、e she was so worried,and tried various methods.An article that said instead of asking“Am I fat?”people should be asking“Am I fit?”Step4-Reading for organization and language features The past The presentWorried about_ and tried _C o m p a re d m y s e l f w i t h _Think about _ _Task 1 Complete the
5、outline with the words and phrases from the text.my weight every new dietactresses and modelsfitness rather than weightmade a list of things I liked about myselfTask 2 Underline the words and phrases used in the text to show similarities and differences.Similarities differences look likeInstead of;r
6、ather than;comparing with;instead;make such a differenceStep5-Writing a page in a wellness bookTask 1Work in groups.Discuss the questions below.ExerciseWhat can you do to make exercise like jogging more enjoyable?StressHow can you plan your work and make sure you also have time to rest and relax?Whi
7、le taking exercise,I can listen to music,which helps me feel relaxed.I try to keep a balance between work and relaxation.If working for a long time,I will stop to have a rest,stretching my arms and legs.Work in groups.Discuss the questions below.Self-confidenceWhat can you do to become more confiden
8、t and feel better about yourself?FoodHow can you make your meals healthier?I will make every effort to improve myself.Knowing my strengths and weaknesses helps me to overcome my shortcomings.I will always stay positive,and when facing difficulty,I will never give up.I will try to have a balanced die
9、t,eating more vegetables and fruits.Never eat junk food,like instant noodles,sausage,etc.Task 2 Use the ideas from your discussion to list some positive changes.1.What you used to do/do now and results:2.What you do now/will do in the future and possible results:Useful expressions to show similariti
10、es and differenceslike so too similarly similar to the same(.as.)in common(with)both.and.instead than however/but/though different from rather than instead of the difference isTask 3 Writing a page in a wellness book.1.Preparation for writingWords and phrases _ adj.健康的_ adj.不健康的_ 绿色食品_ 健康饮食_ 不健康的饮食习
11、惯 healthy/fitunhealthy/unfitgreen foodunhealthy eating habit healthy food/diet _ 良好的生活习惯_ adj.肥胖的_ 强身健体_ 充足的睡眠_ 进行运动_ 减肥_ 对有益处_ 节食_ 养成一个的饮食习惯 _ 身体健康/不健康_ 对某人的健康/视力有益/害 good living habits overweight/fatbuild up ones body enough sleeptake exerciselose weightbe good for/do good to go on a dietform a.ea
12、ting habitbe in good/poor healthbe good/bad for ones health/eyes 2.2.亮点表达亮点表达.Taking exercise is closely related to health.运动与健康息息相关。.We should get into the habit of keeping good hours.我们应该养成早睡早起的习惯。.Smoking has a great influence on our health.抽烟对我们的健康有很大的影响。.According to a recent survey，four millio
13、n people die each year from diseases linked to smoking.依照最近的一项调查，每年有4 000 000人死于与吸烟有关的疾病。.Unless you keep a balanced diet，you will put on weight.除非你保持均衡的饮食，否则将会增加体重。.Early to bed and early to rise，makes a man healthy，wealthy and wise.早睡早起会使人健康、富有和聪明。.The wall depends on the foundation，and the body d
14、epends on exercise.墙靠基础坚，身强靠锻炼。.An apple a day keeps the doctor away.每天一个苹果，医生远离我。(谚语)3.3.写作技巧写作技巧词汇没有所谓高低级之分，只有准确不准确之别。高考的满分范文和高分作文都在使用那些大部分中国学生高中就知道的词汇。千万不要一厢情愿地把一个本来平实准确的词，换成你觉得所谓的高级词(就像说到“离开家乡到大城市发展”中的“离开”就该用“leave”，而不用貌似更高级但其实毫无准确性可言的“abandon”)。切记：最符合语境的才是最准确的，最准确的才是最给力的。Write a short paragraph
15、 to describe and explain your changes1.start with a general statement about the topic and your situation.2.Tell the reader about how and why you changed or want to change.3.Describe the changes and compare the(possible)results.4.Tell the reader how the changes have improved or will improve your life
16、.Version 1 In common with the people who are overweight,in the past,I was fond of oily food very much.I think they tasted more delicious.And I didnt care about the balance of nutrition.Besides,I almost had no time to have physical activity.As a result I had some health problems.The doctor advised me
17、 to develop a healthy lifestyle.Now,I set aside half an hour a day to take a walk no matter however busy I am.Whats more,instead of eating food high in fat and salt,I turn to more fruit and vegetables.I feel much better now and I become more confident.Task 4 Evaluating and polishing the draft 1.Exch
18、ange drafts.Use the checklists to give feedback on each others draft.2.Polish your drafts and share with your partners.1.Does the writer explain why he/she changed/wanted to change?2.Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life?3.Is the text well-organised?4.Does the writer use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?5.Are there any grammar or spelling errors?6.Does the writer use correct punctuation?Appreciate your classmates good works and try to learn from them.
