1、Unit 3Integrated skills Lead-inWhat history books do you like reading?Section 1 ListeningA1 Listen to the introduction and decide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).(1)The book is about the Song Dynasty.T/F(2)In the first week,the book sold 5,000 copies.T/F(3)The author has trie
2、d her best to ensure that the facts are accurate.T/F(4)The author provides many thoughtful comments on some events.T/F(5)Alan thinks that there is a new trend towards reading popular science books.T/FA2 Listen to the introduction again and complete the notes below.My favourite popular history bookWr
3、iting style The author turns(1)_.She(2)_ of historical figures or events.Her language is (3)_.history into a storygives a vivid descriptioneasy to understandA2 Listen to the introduction again and complete the notes below.Factual accuracy The author has referred to many academic history books to(4)_
4、.(5)_ on the same event have been considered.(6)_ have been compared.Influence on me The author has inspired me to(7)_ on certain topics.I am eager to(8)_.check the factsDifferent viewsSimilar eventsdo more researchread up on historySection 2 Reading ScanningIntroduce the topic and state opinion on
5、themGive reasons and examples to support opinion.End the article with a strong conclusion.Detailed readingAccording to the historian,why can popular history books attract a wider audience?Because they make history easy to understand.Because they provide a knowledge base for beginners.What is the his
6、torians attitude towards popular history books?A.positive B.negativeC.objectiveD.indifferentSection 3 SpeakingDiscussion What is the current situation of popular history books?What is your opinion of popular history books?What are the features of popular history books?Section 4 WritingBeginning Body
7、 Ending a letter to recommend a popular history bookTalk about the features of the book and give your reasons for recommendation.State your expectations.State the purpose of your writing and introduce the current situation of popular history books.Pre-writing:Following the structureWhile-writing:Use
8、ful expressionsBeginning:purpose and current situation of popular history books Knowing that the school library.,Im writing to recommend.Nowadays popular history books are gaining increasing popularity.Body:the books features+reasons for recommendation.The book features/is characterized by.The reaso
9、ns why I recommend the book are as follows.First of all,.In addition,.Ending:expectations Id appreciate it if you take my recommendation into consideration.Post-writing:Self-review&peer reviewRemember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attenti
10、on to the following aspects:PunctuationSpellingGrammarChoice of wordsStyle(formal/informal)Structure Writing Writing Writing WritingDiscussion 1.make.a thing of the past 2.with the rise of3.with a touch of humor4.adopt a chatty style of5.seek to inform and educate a wider audience about.6.engage the readers interest7.be highly readable and true to life8.introduce people to the basics of history9.contrary to使得使得.成为过去的东西成为过去的东西随着随着.的上升的上升有着幽默的风格有着幽默的风格/笔触笔触采用闲谈式的采用闲谈式的.风格风格吸引读者的兴趣吸引读者的兴趣很有可读性且生动形象很有可读性且生动形象介绍人们认识了历史介绍人们认识了历史的基本常识的基本常识与与.相反相反
