1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsReading for Writing Warming Up:Enjoy a video about IrelandLanguage points:Important phrases (P44)12345678have a great influence on have a long history of excite and inspire all a true feast for the eyes rolling green hills be dotted with the roar of the ocean wavesthe cr
2、ies of the seabirds 对对有重要的影响有重要的影响有久远的有久远的历史历史使所有人激动和受到启发使所有人激动和受到启发一场真正的视觉盛宴一场真正的视觉盛宴起伏的绿色山丘起伏的绿色山丘被被点缀着点缀着海浪的咆哮声海浪的咆哮声海鸟的叫声海鸟的叫声Language points:Important phrases (P44 P45)9greet the new day with their morning song 10it is not surprising that 11a glass of wine 12better yet13a friendly face 14be mor
3、e than likely to do sth 15experience local culture and customs first-hand 16a striking image 用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天毫不意外毫不意外一杯葡萄酒一杯葡萄酒更好的是更好的是一个友好的人一个友好的人非常可能做某事非常可能做某事亲身经历当地文化习俗亲身经历当地文化习俗一个引人入目的形象一个引人入目的形象6Beautiful Ireland and its traditionFrom the title,we can know that the article mainly talks
4、_about the beauty and traditions of Ireland.Whats the topic sentence of the passage?Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offe
5、ring something for each of the senses.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast
6、.On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.With all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing,and dining.To have a
7、chance of experiencing this,stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet,enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.If you are lucky,you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and the dancing,too.And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are mo
8、re than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.Why is Ireland home to so many great writers and poets?Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses Analyse the struct
9、ure of the text.Close-readingTo make readers eager to read To let readers know the passage ends or help readers remember your writingDetails and examples BodyEndingIntroductionWhile-reading10Q1:What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?beautiful countryside scenery of the Ireland11Q2:W
10、hat are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub12Q3:What is the meaning of“breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song?”It means to not just smell but also breathe in t
11、he smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean wav
12、es and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.hearingsighttouchsmell1.Can you find some sentences showing the beauty of Ir
13、eland?Tip2:Describe a place by using sensory details especially about five senses:taste,smell,touch,hearing,and sight.2.What words does the writer use to describe sensory details?Task 3:analyze the descriptive part.142.The paragraph talks about different senses in different places.Write the senses a
14、nd 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 mountainswriting 如何描述你喜欢的地方A.描述一个漂亮或者特殊的地方总体上属于介绍事物的说明文。它的要点内容可包括:地理位置、面积、人口、气候状况、著名的景点以
15、及与众不同之处等。B.写说明文,时态应以现在时为主，人称以第三人称为主。题型解读writing 写作攻略 开头:介绍该地方的基本信息(位置，面积等);主体:描述该地方的一些具体信息(著名的景点，与众不同之处);结尾:作者对此地点的感受或希望。1.基本框架 介绍事物的说明文，以说明事实为准，写说明文，时态以现在时为主，人称以第三人称为主。2.写作特点 注意内容要符合事实，避免全篇都在写自我感受。3.注意事项核心词汇核心词汇1.位置位置2.面积面积3.人口人口4.景点及独特之处景点及独特之处5.历史文化历史文化6.情感、情感、希望希望lies/is situated/is located in.h
16、as a population of.be known/famous as/for.have a history of.I love./I hope.第二步遣词造句covers/takes up a total area of.writing 介绍该地的地理位置、面积、人口等基本信息;介绍该地的气候情况;介绍该地的著名景点及独特之处;表达情感、寄予希望。写作模板Located in.,my hometown.is a place,province.)with a history of.lies in the southwest of.It covers/has a total area of
17、12740 square kilometres with a population of 70000.It is warm(dry,cold,sunny,rainy.)Because.is famous/well-known for.,the tourists from all over the world come to enjoy its scenery.Besides,the special character of.is attracting more and more tourists from all over the world.More importantly,it has m
18、any world-famous places of interest,such as.and.I love my hometown.If you have a chance,I hope you can come here.如何描述你喜欢的地方如何描述你喜欢的地方谋篇布局谋篇布局开头开头:介绍该地方的基本信息介绍该地方的基本信息(位置，面积等位置，面积等););主体主体:描述该地方的一些具体信息描述该地方的一些具体信息(著名的景点，与众不同著名的景点，与众不同之处之处););结尾结尾:作者对此地点的感受。作者对此地点的感受。假如你是假如你是北海北海某校的高某校的高一一学生李华，你们学校将举学
19、生李华，你们学校将举办一个办一个征文比赛征文比赛，题目为，题目为“介绍自己的家乡介绍自己的家乡”，请你，请你写一篇写一篇文章文章介绍自己的家乡。介绍自己的家乡。Homework：1.Review what we learned in this period,especially about tips for writing;2.Recite the following 3 sentences by heart:1)The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its 2)And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and 3)On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on 3.Use sensory details to describe your favourite place.
