1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsUnit 4 History and TraditionsPeriod Period 4 Reading for Writing 4 Reading for Writing 人教版英语人教版英语 必修第二册必修第二册Lead in There are many interest of places in the UK.The Big Ben The London Tower The Thames River Wensor Castle.What do you know?Before reading-analyze the title B
2、eautiful Ireland and its traditionFrom the title,we can know that the article mainly tells us_ So it may be a _.about the beauty and traditions of Ireland.narrationQ1:What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?Its beauty and how it offers something for all the scenes.Q2:What are the bes
3、t ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing.While reading-Task 1 Read the text and answer the following questions.Q3:What is the meaning of“breathe in the sweet scent
4、 of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song?”It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.Q4:What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?By travelli
5、ng to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.While reading-Task 1 1.Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory sentence and the ending sentence.Introductory sentence:Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influe
6、nce on its people and traditions.Ending sentence:And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.While reading-Task 2 Analyze the descriptive paragraph.2.The paragraph talks about different senses in different places.Write
7、the senses and places in the order that they appear.Senses:Places:While reading-Task 2 Analyze the descriptive paragraph.1.sight2.hearing3.touch4.smell1.in the green countries and hills2.by the sea3.in the mountains4.in the mountains3.What words does the writer use to describe sensory details?While
8、reading-Task 2 Analyze the descriptive paragraph.sight:_smell:_taste:_hearing:_touch:_ feast for the eyessweet scentdelicious roar,cries,music of the coast,morning song feel the sun on your skinWork in pairs.Choose one of your favorite places and tell a partner why do you think it is interesting,exc
9、iting or surprising.My villageWriting-Choose the title1.What can you see?2.How does the place feel?3.What can you taste there?4.What can you hear?The sunrise,red,the mountains,children,adults,gold haze,stars,Writing-Describe the placeBeautiful,quiet,peaceful daily food but delicious the call/shout,t
10、he sound of birds/roosters,loud cries,5.What can you smell?6.What does the place make you think or feel?the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices,Everything is good and niceWriting-Describe the placeWriting-Organize the essay TransitionsHelp the reader follow your ideaDetails and examplesUse sensory
11、detailsDo not use general wordsGive examples In the morning/afternoon/eveningFirst,second,etc.In the north.In the east.What can you see,hear,smell,etc?I learnt a lot What did you learn?There were many things.What?Some people.Who?Writing-Organize the essayWriting-Organize the essay EndingLet reader k
12、now that the passage ends Help reader remember your writingAt night,the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet.For now well sleep,and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!Writing In my village,every day starts with a“fire”!The houses turn red as the
13、 sun rises above the mountains.Seeing the flames,the roosters sound the alarm.They wake everyone in the village with their loud cries,chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to work.In the evening,a gold hazeWritingsettles over everything.This is my favorite time of the day,when all wo
14、rk for the day has been completed.When the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices float through the air,I know that it will soon be time for dinner.My neighbours begin to call to their children to come home.The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favorite places to rest.At night,the stars com
15、e out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet.For now well sleep,and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!Pair work-correct the essayExchange drafts with a partner and use the checklist to help you evaluate his/her draft.1.Does the writer start with an image,quote,
16、or question?2.Is the description well-organised and easy to read?3.Has the writer included sensory details?4.Does the writer use specific words and give examples?5.Is the ending effective?6.Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes?Homework Put up the passage in your classroom or in a public place.
