1、Unit 3Unit 3Back to the pastBack to the pastIntegrated skills(2)Speaking and Writing1.To express their opinions on popular history books;2.To write an article on popular history books;3.To develop their competence in history.Learning objectivesSpeakingAfter reading the historians article about popul
2、ar history books,can you compare popular history books with academic textbooks?SimilarityDifferencesPopular history bookAcademic textbooks Titles and coversViewsAnalysis of historical factsBoth can enlighten students on some facts about historical figures and events.eye-catching,colorful plain influ
3、enced by personal perspectives balanced viewssometimes dont have in-depth analysisgo furtherDiscussion 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?Useful questionsIn pairs,talk about popular histo
4、ry books.Use the following questions and expressions to help you.AgreeingDisagreeingnI agree with you.nYes,thats right.nYoure absolutely right.nI couldnt agree with you more.nI feel the same way.Thats not always the case.I dont think thats a good idea.I dont see eye to eye with you.Im sorry,but I to
5、tally disagree.I see your point,but.Useful expressionsSampleA:Recently,Ive seen more and more people reading popular history books.I think that more people are into history now than in the past.B:I feel the same way.Popular history books make history less like a serious subject,but more like an inte
6、resting one.Maybe the overall style of popular history books contributes to the growing interest in the subject.A:Yes,thats right.Popular history books often use eye-catching titles and colourful covers to arouse readers interest.Once they open the book,the easy-to-understand writing style draws the
7、m in and they become willing participants in historythis would be unlikely to happen if they were simply reading dry and scholarly history books!B:Youre absolutely right.Presenting the past in a way that describes historical figures and events vividly is essential to ensuring the general reader rema
8、ins interested in the subject.A:The rise of popular history books is,in my opinion,a fantastic thing for education.I believe that this type of history book inspires students first and helps them develop a real passion for the subject,making them more willing to tackle the more challenging,less fun w
9、ork later.B:I dont think its a good idea.Even if they do add a unique perspective to the subject,popular history books sometimes dont have an in-depth analysis of some historical facts.A:I see your point,but to get the relatively full picture of history,perhaps they can be used together with academi
10、c history books.B:Definitely!There is absolutely nothing wrong with making the past colourful and exciting.WritingPlanning your writing Learning about the structureTo write an article on popular history books,you can follow the structure below:Start by introducing the rise of popular history books a
11、nd stating your opinion on them.Give your reasons and examples to support your point of view.End the article with a strong conclusion.Write an article on popular history books.Discussionthe name of a popular history bookbrief introduction to the bookhow the popular book introduces historythe reasons
12、 for recommending the popular history bookthe disadvantages of the popular history book compared with academic onesyour opinions on popular history books1.What aspects about popular history books can be included in your writing?2.How to make an effective opening paragraph?You can use a rhetorical qu
13、estion or a well-known saying to grab the readers attention.本单元的写作要求为写一篇有关历史书籍的文章。要求能够对历史书籍发表看法。写作技巧法【写作指导】【篇章结构】开篇：介绍历史书籍的兴起并发表自己的观点。主体：举例支持观点。结尾：作出强有力的总结。【注意事项】1在此类文章中，有效的开头段是很重要的，好的导入可以告诉读者将要发生的事情并鼓励他们进一步阅读。你可以用一个反问句或一句著名的谚语来吸引读者的注意力。2主体时态：文章应以一般现在时为主。3主体人称：人称以第一、三人称为主。常用表达开头：开头：1.Nowadays more a
14、nd more.is widely and commonly.in everyday life.2.In recent years.is gaining growing popularity with.3.Nowadays.has become a very common matter in.4.Recently,.has been brought into focus.5.Nowadays，there is a growing tendency in.主体：主体：1.There are several reasons for.，but in general，they come down to
15、 three major ones.2.There are many factors that may account for.，but the following are the most typical ones.3.Generally，the advantages can be listed as follows.4.The reasons are as follows.常用表达结尾：结尾：1.In a word,Im in favour of.2.In conclusion,I think.is favourable to.习作分步演练 随着通俗历史读物的兴起，人们可以用一种比较轻松易
16、懂的方式掌握历史信息。请你以“popular history books”为话题写一篇短文，向历史杂志社投稿，内容包括：1.介绍通俗历史读物的兴起这一现象，并说明你对这一现象的看法；2.阐述自己支持通俗历史读物的原因并举例来支持你的观点；3.做出强有力的总结。注意：适当增加细节以使行文连贯。第一步审题谋篇审题本单元的写作任务是写一篇关于通俗历史读物的文章，写作时应注意下面几点：1.确定文体：这是一篇现象类说明文，写作时注意这类文章的写作特点。2.主体时态：文章应以一般现在时为主。3.主体人称：人称以第一、三人称为主。谋篇第一段：介绍通俗历史读物的兴起这一现象，并说明你对这一现象的看法。第二段：
17、阐述自己支持通俗历史读物的原因并举例来支持你的观点。第三段：做出强有力的总结。第二步遣词造句核心词汇1.流行，受欢迎2.关于，至于3.喜欢，赞成4.非正式的5.描述历史人物或事件6.生动地7.打下坚实的基础_popularityas for/toin favour ofinformaldescribe historical figures or eventsvividlylay the solid foundation核心词汇8.基本规律9.精通，擅长10.学术的basics_have a good command ofacademic连词成句1.现在，有一种趋势。_2.通俗的历史书在人们的书
18、架上很受欢迎。_3.就我而言，我喜欢读通俗的历史书。_4.作者采用一种自然的、非正式的写作风格。_Nowadays,there is a trend.Popular history books enjoy great popularity on peoples shelves.As for/to me,I am in favour of reading popular history books.The authors adopt a natural，informal style of writing.连词成句5.这让读者更容易理解。_6.它们经常用故事和有趣的对比生动地描述历史人物或事件，这
19、极大地吸引了读者的兴趣。_They often use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly，which greatly attracts the readers interest.This makes it easier for the readers to understand.7.它们也可以为那些想要学习历史的人打下坚实的基础。_8.如果你想掌握好历史，你需要借助于学术性历史书籍。_They can also lay the solid foundation
20、 for those who want to study history.If you want to have a good command of history，you need to turn to academic history books.第三步句式升级1.用同位语从句合并句1和句2_2.用which引导的非限制性定语从句合并句4和句5_Nowadays,there is a trend that popular history books enjoy great popularity on peoples shelves.The authors adopt a natural，i
21、nformal style of writing，which makes it easier for the readers to understand.3.用现在分词作结果状语改写句6_They often use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly，greatly attracting the readers interest.第四步组句成篇用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇80词左右的英语短文。Checking your writ
22、ingRemember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style(formal/informal)StructureSelf-review What reasons do you give to support your opinion?How well do you write yo
23、ur opening paragraph?Peer review Does your partner think you clearly state your opinion on popular history books?What corrections does your partner think you have to make?参考范文 Nowadays,there is a trend that popular history books enjoy great popularity on peoples shelves.As for/to me,I am in favour o
24、f reading popular history books.The reasons are as follows.First of all,the authors adopt a natural,informal style of writing,which makes it easier for the readers to understand.In addition,they often use stories and interesting comparisons to describe historical figures or events vividly,greatly at
25、tracting the readers interest.Furthermore,they can also lay the solid foundation for those who want to study history.To conclude,reading popular history books is an excellent way for people to learn the basics of history.But if you want to have a good command of history,you need to turn to academic history books.HomeworkReview what youve learned today.
