1、2023-11-291Writing Workshop:A Learning ReflectionUnit 9 LearningWriting TaskWrite a reflective journal on what you have learnt from this unit.A reflective journal is a personal record of students learning experiences.It is a space where a learner can record and reflect upon their observations and re
2、sponses to situations,which can then be used in future learning.Warm up You are going to write a reflective journal on what you have learnt from this unit.Discuss with your group members.1.What have we learnt in this unit?2.Did you learn anything useful or interesting?Give an example.Topic Talk Lear
3、ningLesson 2 Language Learning TipsLesson 1 Active LearningLesson 3 The Secrets of Your MemoryViewing Workshop:The Dynamic BrainWW：A Learning ReflectionHow to be an effective learnerScientific causes of effective learningApply effective learning methodWarm up Lesson 2 Language Learning TipsLesson 1
4、Active LearningLesson 3 The Secrets of Your MemoryThings I can do to become an active learner Listen to the outer voice Argue with the inner voice Get to the truth Focus on the message.Tips to improve language learning Read simplified classic works Learn words in context Use grammar in speaking and
5、writing activities Listen to English programs.LearningTechniques to strengthen my memory Retell what we have learnt to others Focus on the ideas and be curious about what we learn Review the materials periodically after learning Make full use of our memory when we are young.Did you learn anything us
6、eful or interesting?Give an example.Read for writing-Read for ideasMy ReflectionOn“The Secrets of Your Memory”Read a reflective journal on“The Secrets of Your Memory”u List the things the writer has reflected on.u You can underline the things the writer has reflected on and circle any unfamiliar wor
7、ds.What has the writer reflected on?Read for writing-Read for content1.What hes learnt2.The difference between what he knew before and what he knows now3.What he found interesting in what he has learnt4.What changes hes going to make to his life as a result of what hes learntWhat has the writer refl
8、ected on?Read for writing-Read for structureMy reflectionOn“The Secrets of Your Memory”Para.1Para.2Para.3c Reflections on my past knowledge about memoryb Reflections on what Ive learnt from the lessona What I can do to improve my memoryWhat does each paragraph talk about?Summarize the main idea.Pres
9、ent understandingFuture planspast knowledgeTip 1:the structure of a reflectionRead for writing-Read for languageI understand why we remember events in childhood better than thoseI also learnt that some people have amazing memories,but nobody has photographic memory.Whats more,it is amazing to know h
10、ow a peoples memory changes with age.Reflections on what Ive learnt from the lessonWhat have the writer learnt and what will he do?List the key points.Plans of future learningI will follow the advice provided and try to strengthen my memory.When acquiring new knowledge,Ill try to make connections wi
11、th what I have already learnt.Moreover,I must also learn to do“space review”In addition,it is important for me to make plansWhat sentence patterns are used to show his ideas of“having learnt something”and“future plans”?Read for writing-Read for languageI understand why we remember events in childhoo
12、d better than thoseI also learnt that some people have amazing memories,but nobody has photographic memory.Whats more,it is amazing to know how a peoples memory changes with age.Plans of future learningI will follow the advice provided and try to strengthen my memory.When acquiring new knowledge,Ill
13、 try to make connections with what I have already learnt.Moreover,I must also learn to do“space review”In addition,it is important for me to make plans Reflections on what Ive learnt from the lessonTip 2:Expressions about having learnt something and future plansI understand(that)I learnt(that)It is
14、amazing to know(that)What impressed me most is thatI will follow the advice provided and try toI must learn toIt is important for me toRead for writing-Read for languageI understand why we remember events in childhood better than thoseI also learnt that some people have amazing memories,but nobody h
15、as photographic memory.Whats more,it is amazing to know how a peoples memory changes with age.Plans of future learningI will follow the advice provided and try to strengthen my memory.When acquiring new knowledge,Ill try to make connections with what I have already learnt.Moreover,I must also learn
16、to do“space review”In addition,it is important for me to make plans Reflections on what Ive learnt from the lessonHow does the writer link the details together?Tip 3:Use addition linkers.alsowhats morenot only.but also.moreoverin additionWhat other commonly used addition linkers do you know?Are ther
17、e any other linking expressions used to make the passage more coherent?as well as,furthermore,besides,additionally,apart from Read for writing-Read for languageTip 3:Use addition linkers.Explanation That is to say This means Reflection/ConnectionFor me,its good/amazing to know Exemplification For ex
18、ample Supporting DetailsTip 3:Use addition linkers and functional expressions.How did the writer connect each paragraph?I didnt know that there are so many interesting things about our memory.Getting to know the secrets of our memory means learning not only the facts about it,but also the ways to im
19、prove itRead for writing-Read for languageTip 4:Use transitional sentence to make the passage more coherent.What Im going to reflect on?Writing Step 1 BrainstormWrite three important things that you have learnt in this unit.Use the Sentence Builder to help you.1._2._3._alsonot only but also whats mo
20、re/furthermore/moreoveradditionally/in additionas well asapart from thatbesidesStep 2 OutliningComplete the outline of your reflection.Writing Active Learningpast knowledgepresent understandingfuture plansStep 3 DraftingUse the outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.Make sure the sen
21、tences and paragraphs are properly linked.Writing a Learning ReflectionIts important to:lunderstand why you should reflect on what you have learnt;lchoose one topic that you want to reflect on;llist what you knew about the topic before learning it,and what you know about it now;linclude how you will
22、 use your new skill/knowledge in the futureWriting helpWriting Writing Self CheckpDo I tell the reader which topic I am reflecting on?pDo I explain the changes that I have made after acquiring the knowledge?pDo I tell my plan on how to use the knowledge or skills?pIs my piece of writing well-linked
23、by addition linkers?Writing Step 4 Peer EditingA Learning Reflection ContentDoes the writer tell the reader which topic he/she is reflecting on and what has he/she learnt?Does the writer explain the changes he/she has made after acquiring the knowledge?Does the writer tell his/her plan on how to use
24、 the knowledge or skills?Language Is the piece of writing well-linked by addition linkers?Does the writer use the sentence patterns learnt?Is there any spelling or grammar mistake?Based on your peers feedback,revise/polish your writing.p Polish your topic sentences(sandwich paragraph&addition linker
25、s).p Correct spelling,punctuation or grammar errors.p Revise unclear expressions.Step 5 PolishingWriting Share what you have learnt with the whole class.shining points of the learning reflections common problems in the learning reflections measures that can be taken to tackle the problemsSharingWrit
26、ing-A sample My Reflection on“Active Learning”In the past,I did not know much about active learning,let alone that one could become an active learner through conscious efforts.“Active learning”casts a new light on my understanding and I have acquired a lot from it.Now Ive learnt that active learners
27、 are open-minded and focus on what the speaker is saying,not on what their brain is saying in the background.Moreover,they are always curious and ask questions if they do not understand.They want to dig out the truth.I believe that in this way they can really learn something.In addition,sometimes pe
28、ople may judge others based on their personal feelings and it may get in the way of learning.Therefore,active learners often focus on the message,not on the messenger.Writing-A sample Getting to know what an active learner does,I plan to make changes to my learning and adopt some positive ways of th
29、inking.For example,I will try to keep an open mind and listen to what others are saying,as well as be more tolerant of different ideas.Whats more,to get to the truth,I will keep a curious mind and ask questions if necessary.Furthermore,I will not let my personal feelings get in the way.Instead,I wil
30、l focus on the message itself.I believe I can become an active learner if I put my plans into action!Writing-A sample Para.1:past knowledge about the topic“Active Learning”has helped me understand the concept of active learning.I did not know people can become active learners through conscious effor
31、ts.Para.2:present understanding about the topic1.I understand that active learners often listen to the outer voice.They are open-minded and focus on what the speaker is saying,not on what their brain is saying in the background.Step 3 DraftingWriting Para.2:present understanding about the topic2.I l
32、earnt that active learners often ask questions to understand a topic better and think from different perspectives.3.It is amazing to know that active learners do not judge people based on their first impressions or personal feelings.Instead,they focus on the message.Para.3:future plans1.Ill try to keep an open mind and listen to what others are saying.2.Ill be more curious and ask questions if necessary.3.I wont let personal feelings get in the way and will focus on the message itself.
