1、英语应用文写作L13 Lesson14 Notes Asking for LeaveI.Teaching Objectives In this section you will learn:In this section you will learn:1.How to write postcards 2.Common mistakes when writing postcards and how to avoid them 3.The different uses of postcards II Teaching Tips 1.Postcards are public.Anyone can r
2、ead them.Never write anything private or embarrassing in them.2.Plan what you will write before you start.Space is limited on the back III Teaching Procedure Step1 Warm up Step2 Presentation Step3 Practice Step4 Mini-ProjectsStep1 Warm up Postcards are used for two main reasons,personal letters,and
3、business advertising.Most emails include a picture or graphic one side and a space to write a short note and the address on the other.Business postcards will have some sort of advertisement instead of a note.Personal postcards are hand written and very informal,and they are often sent while travelin
4、g.Business postcards are usually typed.Step2 Presentation Read the following business postcards:Case 1 This is a postcard sent to everyone who lives in a town explaining the outdoor activities planned in the area.It is sent by an environmental protection group.Questions for discussion:Why do you thi
5、nk this group chose the picture they did for the front?_ Do you think this was a good choice?Why or why not?_ What do you notice about the address in Cases 1 that is different than writing an address in Chinese?Case 1 Questions for discussion:1.Because the postcards is sent by an environmental prote
6、ction group.2.Yes,it can impress people on the environment 3.It includes the name of accepting the postcards instead of the writers.Case 2 This is a postcard sent by Alice to her friend Sue.Alice is traveling in China and wanted Sue to see what it was like.Personal postcards often give a snapshot of
7、 what it is like when someone is traveling.Questions for discussion:1.What is the main idea of Alices postcard?_ 2.Do you think Sue will be happy to get this postcard?Why or Why not?_ 3.Do you think anything is missing from this postcard?What?_ Case 2 Questions for discussion:To tell Alice her visit
8、 to China which is enjoyable.Yes,she will.Because she knows about what its like of Alices trip.Yes,it is.Because its just a short note.Case 3 It is very important to plan what you are going to write and keep it short.There is a small amount of space to write on a postcard.If you have a lot to say yo
9、u should consider writing a letter.Look at this postcard sent from Adam who is studying in China to his mother.Questions for discussion:1.What relationship does the front of the postcard have with Adams message on the back?_ 2.What is wrong with Adams postcard?_ 3.How can Adam avoid this problem in
10、the future?_ 4Re-write Adams postcard fixing the problem.Case 3 Questions for discussion:1。Adams message has connection with the university.2.Its too long and in a mess.3.She can write a letter.4.Dear mom,I really enjoy studying Chinese this semester,I have classmates from all over the world,I am ha
11、ppy and miss you!Debbie Ashton 123 Beech Street South Bend,Florida 87395 Notes：Put the stamps on your postcard before writing it.In some places it takes a lot of stamps to send a postcard.This is especially important when sending them internationally.You may end up like the postcards in the photo wi
12、th very little space to write your message.Task 3 Practice 1.You are traveling in Malaysia and spend some time at the beach.Write two postcards.Send one to your mother.Also send a postcard to your American pen pal,John Browne.Tell him what you think about the beaches there.Send it to him at this add
13、ress:637 High Street,Lincoln,Nebraska 01745.Task 3 Practice1.Dear mom,I really enjoy the beautiful beaches in Malaysia,and you know what,the food here is really fantastic.I will be back soon!I miss you.637 High Street,Lincoln Nebraska 01745Dear John,I am so excited to tell you that I am in Malaysia,
14、which is a very magic country.Everyday,I am lying on the beach and enjoying the endless sea,the sand is so soft that I just want to stay here forever.How I wished to see you here!637 High Street,Lincoln Nebraska 01745 2.You are the owner of a kitchen appliance store.You are going to have a sale on o
15、vens next week and want to let people know so you decide to send a postcard to the people who live near your store.You decide to put a picture of an oven on the front.What will you write on the back?Send this postcard to Jane Smith who lives at 18 Main Street Clinton,Ohio 01342.Dear Jane,I am the ne
16、ighbour who sells kitchen appliances.I just want to tell you that I will have a sale on ovens which is of good quality and price.If you need one,please call me at first time,thanks for your attention.18 Main Street Clinton,Ohio 01342.IV Mini-Projects Option 1 Buy some postcards from the city you are
17、 travelling.Write them to your family and highschool classmates living in different cities.Tell them about your tour and what it was like.Write something different on each post card.Maybe you will get som postcards in reply.Option 2 Find a local buisness and offer to design and write a business post
18、card for their company.Make sure to include a picture on the front that will make people want to read the message on the back.Include important information about the buisness and any sale that they are having.Dont forget to include the business contct information.AppendixVocabulary and expressions f
19、requently used in postcardsstamp 邮票hike 徒步tell sb.hello 代问某人好hope sb.希望某人festival 节日scenic picture 风光图片embarrassing 使人尴尬的 令人为难的 advertising.广告graphic 图解的，形象的advertisement广告snapshot 照片简介 拍照appliance 器械器具Sentences frequently used in postcards See you soon.回见。Talk to you soon.回头聊。With very best wishes
20、for your happiness in the New Year.祝新年快乐。Wish you a happy new year.祝新年快乐。Good luck,good health,hood cheer.I wish you a happy New Year.祝好运、健康、佳肴伴你度过一个快乐新年。With best wishes for a happy New Year!祝新年快乐，并致以良好的祝福。I hope you have a most happy and prosperous New Year.谨祝新年快乐幸福，大吉大利。With the compliments of th
21、e season.祝贺佳节。May the seasons joy fill you all the year round.愿节日的愉快伴你一生。Seasons greetings and best wishes for the New Year.祝福您新年快乐。Please accept my seasons greetings.请接受我节日的祝贺。May the joy and happiness around you today and always.愿快乐幸福永伴你左右。Please accept my sincere wishes for the New Year.I hope yo
22、u will continue to enjoy good health.请接受我诚挚的新年祝福，祝身体健康。Allow me to congratulate you on the arrival of the New Year and to extend to you all my best wishes for your perfect health and lasting prosperity.恭贺新禧，祝身体健康、事业发达。Best wishes for the holidays and happiness throughout the New Year.恭贺新禧，万事如意。With very best wishes for your happiness in the New Year.致以最良好的祝福，祝你新年快乐幸福。Please accept our wishes for you and yours for a happy New Year.请接受我们对你及你家人的美好祝福，祝你们新年快乐。
