1、Unit 2 Bridging CulturesUsing Language Learning objectivesAfter this lesson,you will be able to 1.Understand the opinions of parents about studying abroad and the reasons.2.Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.3.Write your own argumentative article on studying abroad
2、.4.Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect your writing.Do you think its necessary to study abroad?Why or why not?Free-talk AdvantagesDisadvantagesgain a good educationsee a bigger worldmake some foreign friendsimprove language skillsHow about the parents opinions on studying abroad?
3、come across“culture shock”suffer from homesicknesshave great economic pressureget infected with COVID-19A local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Skim the passage and answer:What is the text type?What are the typical symbols of a letter?A local newspaper has
4、 invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Skim the passage and answer:What is the text type?What are the typical symbols of a letter?SalutationbodyComplimentary Close&signatureA local newspaper has invited parents to share their opinions about studying abroad.Skim the passage an
5、d answer:1.What is the genre（体裁）of the two letters?2.Who are the writers?3.What topic are they talking about?uThe two letters are both _ letters.uLetter 1 is written by _;uLetter 2 is written by _.uBoth the two letters are talking about _.Wang Li(mother of twin girls)Zhang Yi(father of one boy)argum
6、entativewhether it is good to study abroad Narrative(记叙文记叙文)Argumentative(议论文议论文)Expository(说明文说明文)Structure for an argumentationStructure for an argumentationIntroductionBodyConclusionpage12A.B.C.D.How to write an argumentative letter?Opinionreason 1reason 2reason 312A question/factOpinionReason 1R
7、eason 2Reason 3Details DetailsDetailsConclusionunfamiliar environment,limited language skills,culture shock,not mature,personal safety,different teaching&learning approachesAlthough studyig abroad can bring great benefits,the disadvantages are greater.economic pressurepressure that comes with studyi
8、ng abroadYoung people who study in China also have a great futureTuition fees&living expenses are much more expensive than at home.educational environment has improved,with many great universities available great facilities and outstanding professorsStudying abroad has its disadvantagesLetter 1Opini
9、onReason 1Reason 2Reason 3Details Details Details Conclusionpromote friendshipview the world from different angles&give us more insight into our own cultureThere are certainly disadvantages,but in my opinion,the advantages are greater.personal growthchance for cultural exchangegreat opportunity to c
10、ontribute to the development of our motherlandmore independentgain a global perspective improve competencethis life-changing experience is worthwhiledevelop global perspective highly competent with languages have leadership and and organizational skillshave cultural awareness.Letter 2When you write
11、an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help the readers understand your point of view.Writing task:Write a letter to the editor expressing your own opinions about studying abroadWhat should be included in your lett
12、er?Remember to use proper connectors Use noun clauses to perfect your writingChecklistStructureIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main body logical and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?ContentDoes the message tell the reasons clearly?LanguageAre connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or
13、grammatical errors?Does the writer use noun clauses to perfect the writing?Is the handwriting neat enough?Evaluate your writing:StructureIs your opinion clear enough？Is the main body logical and persuasive?Is the conclusion clear?ContentDoes the message tell the reasons clearly?LanguageAre connectors used properly?Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?Does the writer use noun clauses to perfect the writing?Is the handwriting neat enough?Evaluate your writing
