1、Unit 2Unit 2Out of this worldOut of this worldIntegrated skills(2)Speaking and Writing1.Use imagination to create a story based on the given comic strip;2.Master the techniques of writing a story;3.Write a story.Learning objectivesTalk about what might happen next in the story about aliens based on
2、the comic strip.Lead-inDiscussionDiscuss the following questions in groups.Where are the alien and Paul going?What will Paul see?How will he feel?It is likely that they are going to the aliens hometown.Paul will see a strange new world,feeling curious and excited.SpeakingDiscussionWhat might happen
3、to Paul on the new planet?Possibly he comes across un unexpected situation on the new planet.What kind of unexpected situation might he come across?Are there any new characters?Who are they and what will they do?Maybe he will meet a huge space monster and fight with him.DiscussionHow might the unexp
4、ected situation be solved?Finally,the Monster finds Paul is a visitor invited to the planet and makes friends with Paul.When discussing with your partners,you can use these expressions to help you.What do you think will happen next?What is likely to occur later in the story?What will happen to.?.The
5、re may/might/could/will be.It is quite likely/probable/possible that.could possibly/probably happen after.SampleA:What do you think will happen next in the story?Where are the alien and the boy going?B:Its quite likely that Alf will take the boy to visit his home planet.But what will they do once th
6、ey arrive?A:Paul is a visitor,so Alf would want to introduce him to his family.When they land on Alfs home planet,Paul will walk out into the strange new world feeling excited but nervous.B:For sure!Therell be unusual buildings,trees and animals.And while Paul accepts the reality of where he is,we c
7、an introduce a new charactera green space monster with three octopus legs,one enormous yellow eye and a mouth full of sharp teeth.It moves quickly towards Paul.What will happen to him?A:Pauls first thought is to run away.But where?Perhaps hell try to get back into the spaceship,but he finds the door
8、 is locked.And hes surprised that the scary alien monster jumps up at Alf instead!B:Yes,and what is likely to occur later?Does Paul try to save Alf?A:Hmm,I think its quite probable that Paul will run away and look for a place to hide.After all,he has no idea how dangerous the monster is.What could p
9、ossibly happen after that?B:The monster follows Paul,finds him and just as it is about to attack him,Alf comes to his rescue.A:Paul finds out that the“scary monster”is actually Alfs lovable pet!It just wants to lick Pauls face.B:Thats a perfect twist in the tale!How is the story going to end?A:Well,
10、Alf takes Paul to meet his familyafter all,that is the original plan!WritingPlanning your writingTo make your story impressive,you need to give vivid descriptions using your observation and imagination.When describing a setting,you can use adjectives to create a mood.Adjectives such as“dark”,“black”
11、or“deserted”can create a mysterious atmosphere in outer space.The core of any story is the plot.To create and outline the plot,you can ask these questions:What is the conflict?How does the conflict affect the characters?What is the climax?How do the main characters solve the conflict?What is the end
12、ing?Planning your writing1.What is the conflict of the story?2.What is the climax of the story?Pauls desire to explore the new planet VS Pauls ignorance of the new planet.Paul comes across an unexpected situation.3.How to push forward the climax?Add a twist to the story.For example,Paul is about to
13、be attacked by the monster when Alf stops it.It turns out that the monster is Alfs pet,who mistakes Paul for an invader.本单元的写作任务是写一篇有关外星人的故事，属于故事类文章。在写作时，需要注意按照时间顺序进行写作，且设置合理的情节。此类写作中，必须通过细致的观察和丰富的想象进行生动形象的描写，以给读者留下深刻的印象。在进行背景描写时，可使用一些形容词来烘托心情。情节是此类故事的核心，务必注意故事中的人物及各种冲突设置。写作技巧法常用表达1.When he/she hear
14、d./On hearing./As soon as he/she heard./When the news reached.2.When he/she saw this./At the sight of./Seeing this.3.He/She was doing.when./He/She was about to do.when./He/She had just done.when.4.He/She was surprised to find.5.Long long ago,there lived a man who was called.6.happens to.7.It is quit
15、e likely/possible/probable that.8.They will go to.by.9.They.in a friendly atmosphere.常用表达习作分步演练 请根据教材P23 Part B 的漫画内容写一篇有关外星人的小故事。注意：可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第一步审题谋篇第一步审题谋篇审题写作要求是写关于有关外星人的小故事，写作时应注意下面几点：1.确定文体：这是一篇小故事。写作时注意故事的写作特点。2.主体时态：以一般过去时为主。3.主体人称：以第一人称为主。谋篇第一段：介绍故事发生的背景。第二段：介绍故事中的主要人物以及故事情节。第三段：介绍故事的结
16、局。第二步遣词造句核心词汇1.一条荒芜的街道 _ 2.一个奇怪的声音_3.令人害怕的_4.僵住_5.手拉手 _6.飘动，漂流；浮 _7.触手可及_8.在友好的氛围中 _a deserted streeta strange noisescaryfrozenhand in hand within ones reach in a friendly atmospherefloat连词成句1.一天晚上，我正在一条荒芜的街道上走着。One night,I was walking_.2.就在那时，我听到从漆黑的天空中传来一种奇怪的声音。At that time_.3.我非常害怕，只能僵在那里，什么也做不了。
17、I was very frightened and I could do nothing_.on a deserted streetI heard a strange noise from the dark skybut stand there,frozen连词成句4.虽然我浑身发抖，但我还是好奇地接受了他的邀请。Although I was trembling,_.5.在友好的氛围中，我们谈论了许多关于太空的话题。We talked a lot about space _.I accepted his invitation curiously in a friendly atmosphere
18、第三步句式升级1.用be doing.when.连接句1和句2_2.用so.that.结构改写句3。_3.用倒装句改写句4。_One night,I was walking on a deserted street when I heard a strange noise from the dark sky.I was so frightened that I could do nothing but stand there,frozen.Trembling as I was,I accepted his invitation curiously.第四步组句成篇用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句
19、式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇80词左右的英语短文。Checking your writingRemember 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 Do you create the plot based o
20、n the comic strip?How do you describe the setting?Peer review What does your partner think of your plot?How does your partner think your story can be improved?参考范文 One night,I was walking on a deserted street when I heard a strange noise from the dark sky.I looked up to see what was going on,a UFO!W
21、ith green skin and green eyes,a short alien that looked strange and scary just came out.I was so frightened that I could do nothing but stand there,frozen.“Dont be frightened,my Earth friend.Now,Im taking you to a new place.”Trembling as I was,I accepted his invitation curiously.We landed on the UFO hand in hand.We were flying in the sky,with other planets floating around us.How fun！We talked a lot about space in a friendly atmosphere.Half an hour later,we came back to the Earth and then the UFO flew away.What an unforgettable experience I had!HomeworkReview what youve learned today.
