1、Unit 4 Exploring literatureIntegrated skillsRecommending books to the school library1.distinguish（区分）（区分）different types of literature and their features2.discuss what books to recommend to the school library3.write a formal letter to recommend books Have you read this book?What type of book is it?D
2、o you know other types of books?Lead-inReadingThe president of the school Book Club,Gary,is introducing some popular types of literature.Read the PPT slides and try to understand the features of each type.Novel A long,detailed story with many characters Usually divided into several chaptersTypes of
3、literatureShort story A short piece of writing with a few charactersPoetryUsing beautiful,artistic language to express feelings or describe situationsOften written in separate linesPlay A story written for performance on the stageUsually made up of dialogues Between characters and stage directionsAu
4、tobiographyThe story of the writers own lifeBiographyThe story of a persons life written by someone elseWord bankWord bank1.be added to our library1.be added to our library2.important historical figures2.important historical figures3.poetry collections3.poetry collections4.perform plays4.perform pla
5、ys5.short story collections5.short story collections6.6.现代小说现代小说7.7.经典小说经典小说8.8.历史小说历史小说9.9.科幻小说科幻小说10.10.最受欢迎最受欢迎ListeningAfter Garys introduction,the school librarian asked the Book Club members to recommend some books.Watch the video and finish the exercises below.1.B2（课本（课本P51）B2 Watch the video
6、 again and complete the notes below.(1)_ new books to be added增加增加 next month(2)_autobiographies自传自传 and biographies传记传记 20 poetry collections诗集诗集 20 plays(3)_ short story collections 100 modern novels现代小说现代小说 and(4)_ classic novels经典小说经典小说 More than 50 adventure冒险冒险 stories Nearly(5)_ romancesAbout
7、 60 historical novelsAround(6)_ science fiction novelsBooks added to the library in the past year200303020070120Pair work In pairs,talk about the types of books that you think the school library should buy.Expressions:1.Id recommendsuggest.2.If you ask me,Id pickchoosego for.3.I believe would be a b
8、etter choice.4.I think would be bettermore effective A:What type of book do you want the library to buy?B:_ letterRecommendationRecommendation假定你是李华，你校的外籍交换生Henry给你发了一封邮件，想让你为他推荐一种字典，用来学习汉语，请你用英语给他回复。内容包括：1.词典名称；2.推荐理由；3.表达祝愿 WritingWriting Write a letter to Henry to recommend a dictionary.When writ
9、ing a formal letter to recommend books,you can follow the structure below:Begin by clearly stating the purpose of the letter.Explain what types of books you want to recommend and the reasons.End the letter by stating the result you wish to see.Planning your writingStructure Para.1 Para.2 Para.3Backg
10、round+PurposeBackground+Purpose Reasons ReasonsExpress WishesExpress WishesWhen you write a formal letter,you should begin with Dear SirMadam or Dear MrMissMrsMs.and end with Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely.Use formal language instead of spoken languageAvoid using contracted forms like I_ letter
11、RecommendationRecommendation假定你是李华，你校的外籍交换生Henry给你发了一封邮件，想让你为他推荐一种字典，用来学习汉语，请你用英语给他回复。内容包括：1.词典名称；2.推荐理由；3.表达祝愿 WritingWritingDear Henry,Pleased to know that you show interest in Chinese learning,I am eagerly writing to _.The reasons why I think it suitable/appropriate are as follows.To begin with,_
12、.In addition,_.Last but not least,_.I do hope you can_.Yours sincerely,Li Hua Check your writing and pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling GrammarChoice of wordsStyle(formal informal)StructureOne possible versionDear Henry,Pleased to know that you show interest in Chinese learn
13、ing,I am eagerly writing to recommend a dictionary called Xinhua Dictionary to you.The reasons why I think it suitable/appropriate are as follows.To begin with,it is rich in vocabulary,enabling you to better master Chinese characters.In addition,it contains the stroke of each character,which makes it easy for you to write each character correctly.Last but not least,not only can it help you have a deeper understanding of the characters but also it enables you to appreciate the beauty of them.I do hope you can find my recommendation beneficial.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
