1、B2U1 Cultural Heritage Reading for Writing&Assessing Your ProgressReading for WritingWrite a news reportLearning objectivesBy the end of this section,you will be able to:1.grasp some new words,such as tradition,quote,and contrast;2.collect information from the news report about promoting culture thr
2、ough digital images;3.identify the features of language and structure of a news report;4.write a news report about a person or a group who works to protect our cultural heritage.Mogao Caves(莫高窟)is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties.It is famous for exquisite(精美的)murals(
3、壁画)and various sculptures(建筑)kept inside the caves.With 735 caves,more than 45,000 square meters of murals,and 2,415 colored sculptures of different size,the caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art(佛教艺术)spanning a period of 1,000 years.The Mogao Caves,also known as the Thousand Bud
4、dha Grottoes(千佛洞),form a system of 492 temples,25km southeast of the center of Dunhuang,an oasis(绿洲)strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road,in Gansu province,China.Lead-inWhat do you know about the Mogao Caves?1.What are the researchers and scientists trying to
5、do?What modern technology are they using?2.Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?3.What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragraph?I agree with the researchers opinion.Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others.Pre-wri
6、tingRead the news report on page 8 and answer the questions.The researchers and scientists are trying to increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage.They are using digital photography to record a collection of images.People are interested in the Mogao Caves because they h
7、ave long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries.1.Read the news report again and find these parts.A.Lead sentence B.Direct quote C.Paraphrase D.Background information E.Reporting verbs F.Words to show comparison and/or contrastStudy the organization
8、 and language features.A.Lead sentencesThe lead sentence sums up the key parts of the report,including information about“where,when,who and what”.Paraphrase gives more information about the lead sentence,or sometimes briefly explains some terms.Study the organization and language features.The second
9、 paragraph gives a brief introduction to the background information of the Mogao Caves to help readers have a better understanding of the whole event.The words that show comparison are“.as international as they were.”.Study the organization and language features.Reporting verbs include say,tell,ask,
10、explain,comment,suggest,etc.1.Do you think it is necessary to use the quote?It makes the information/opinion more convincing and persuasive.Study the organization and language features.2.Why are quotes often used in news report?What functions do they have?Yes.It further clarifies the importance of p
11、rotecting and appreciating the cultural heritage.1.Read the interview notes.2.Draft a news report according to the outline.4.Share your writing.3.Exchange drafts with a partner.While-writingWrite a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage.Chen Lei,Wuhansenior te
12、achertakes photos of old buildingswants to preserve cultural heritageinterviews old peoplewrites about the buildingsvisits schools to tell students about.Protectors of the Past,Wuhuprotect old houseshelp repair buildingslook for cultural relicsshow cultural relics to the public raise money repair te
13、mples and cultural relicsRead the interview notes.HeadlineLead sentenceWrite a title to get the readers attention.Tell the readers who,what,where,and why.A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDSChen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural
14、 heritage.BodyTell the reader the facts,details,examples,etc.Explain what the person or group does.Use relative clauses.Use quotes and paraphrases.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and.EndingEnd with a short summary to help the readers remember the main idea.Neither people nor buildings last forev
15、er,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.Draft a news report according to the outline.A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural heritage.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and walks pa
16、tiently through the older parts of the city.Over the years he has taken thousands of pictures of old buildings to create a record for his fellow citizens in the present and future.Another important part of his project are the interviews he conducts with elderly residents.Often these stories help to
17、bring the interesting histories of the buildings to life,giving them their place in the human stories of Wuhans citizens.He writes about the buildings,their inhabitants and the stories that weave them together.He also visits schools to tell students about their cultural heritage.Neither people nor b
18、uildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.The stories that accompany them also help build a picture of life for future generations to hear and add their own stories,too.HeadlineLead sentenceBodyEnding Is there a title?Does the lead sentence tell the reader about the situat
19、ion?Has the writer included details and explanations?Are there quotes and paraphrases?Does the writer use relative clauses to identify people,places,things,times,etc.?Does the writer end with a short summary?Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes?Post-writingExchange drafts with a partner.Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts.Polish up your news report after class based on self-evaluation.THANKS!THANKS!A.Lead sentence B.Direct quote C.Paraphrase D.Background information E.Reporting verbs F.Words to show comparison and/or contrast板书设计
