1、必修三 Unit 9 Learning (7) 高一年级 英语 Writing Workshop A Learning Reflection A small survey Learning Tips to improve language learning Things I can do to become an active learner Techniques to strengthen my memory Things I can do to become an active learner Listen to the outer voice Argue with the inner v
2、oice 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 writing activities Listen to English programs . Techniques to strengthen my memory Techniques to strengthen my memory Retell what we have le
3、arnt 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 . A learning reflection your written or spoken thoughts about a particular subject or topic A learning reflection Did you learn anything
4、 useful or interesting in this unit? Give an example. A learning reflection The most useful thing I have learnt in this unit is how to learn words. I used to memorize new English words one by one. But now I know I can learn words in chunks. For example, we say “open the book”, but “turn on the compu
5、ter”. Read a reflective journal on “The Secrets of Your Memory” a written record of the things you do, see, etc. every day Read for idea Ex.2 Read the learning reflection. List the things the writer has reflected on. You can underline the things the writer has reflected on and circle any unfamiliar
6、words. Read for idea What has the writer reflected on? 1. What hes learnt 2. The difference between what he knew before and what he knows now 3. What he found interesting in what he has learnt 4. Questions about what could happen in the future as a result of what hes learnt about 5. What changes hes
7、 going to make to his life Read for idea When acquiring new knowledge, Ill try to make connections with what I have already learnt. acquire: to gain sth by your own efforts, ability or behavior Read for idea I must also learn to do “spaced review”, especially during the first day after learning. For
8、 example, this means going over what Ive learnt soon after learning and before going to bed. Read for idea I must also learn to do “spaced review”, especially during the first day after learning. For example, this means going over what Ive learnt soon after learning and before going to bed. definiti
9、on review sth. regularly Read for structure Ex.3 What does each paragraph talk about? Mark the paragraphs. a What I can do to improve my memory b Reflections on what Ive learnt from the lesson c Reflections on my past knowledge about memory Read for structure Para.1 c Reflections on my past knowledg
10、e about memory past knowledge Para.2 b Reflections on what Ive learnt from the lesson present understanding Para.3 a What I can do to improve my memory plans for the future Summary 1: the structure of a reflection past knowledge present understanding future plans The topic I am going to reflect on R
11、ead for language 1. What has the author learnt from the lesson? I understand why we remember the events in childhood better than those that happened recently. I also learnt that some people have amazing memories. Whats more, it is amazing to know how a persons memory changes with age. Read for langu
12、age 2. How does the author express his idea of “having learnt something”? I understand why we remember the events in childhood better than those that happened recently. I also learnt that some people have amazing memories. Whats more, it is amazing to know how a persons memory changes with age. Read
13、 for language 2. How does the author express his idea of “having learnt something”? I understand why we remember the events in childhood better than those that happened recently. I also learnt that some people have amazing memories. Whats more, it is amazing to know how a persons memory changes with
14、 age. Summary 2: expressions about having learnt something 1. I learnt that 2. I understand that 3. It is amazing to know that 4. I come to the conclusion that 5. What impresses me most is that Read for language 3. How does the author link the details together? I understand why we remember the event
15、s in childhood better than those that happened recently. I also learnt that some people have amazing memories. Whats more, it is amazing to know how a persons memory changes with age. Read for language 3. How does the author link the details together? I also learnt that some people have amazing memo
16、ries. Whats more, it is amazing to know how a persons memory changes with age. addition linkers Read for language 4. What addition linkers can you find in paragraph 3? Getting to know the secrets of our memory means not only the facts about it, but also the ways to improve it. Moreover, I must also
17、do “spaced review”, especially. In addition, it is important for me to make plans. Summary: addition linkers in our text also whats more not only. but also. moreover in addition Read for language 5. What other addition linkers do you know? Read the following passage and underline the addition linker
18、s. Read for language If you want to learn English well, you can try the following learning strategies. First and foremost, use just more than a textbook. Try to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. This means listening to English music, watching English films as well as reading Engl
19、ish books. Read for language Besides, speak the language. In order to read, write and listen to English, youll first need to practice speaking it fluently. Speak it as much as possible, either with classmates or, if possible, converse with native speakers. Read for language Furthermore, learn the vo
20、cabulary and grammatical rules. While memorizing vocabulary and grammar is only one part of learning English, it is an important one. You will have to master not only the meaning of words, but also learn how to put them together into proper sentences. Read for language If you want to learn English w
21、ell, you can try the following learning strategies. First and foremost, use just more than a textbook. Try to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. This means listening to English music, watching English films as well as reading English books. Read for language Besides, speak the lan
22、guage. In order to read, write and listen to English, youll first need to practice speaking it fluently. Speak it as much as possible, either with classmates or, if possible, converse with native speakers. Read for language Furthermore, learn the vocabulary and grammatical rules. While memorizing vo
23、cabulary and grammar is only one part of learning English, it is an important one. You will have to master not only the meaning of words, but also learn how to put them together into proper sentences. Read for language 6. What are the functions of addition linkers? To show the relationship between t
24、wo sentences or two paragraphs, and to make the paragraphs more coherent (连贯 的). Summary 3: commonly used addition linkers also as well as whats more/ moreover/ furthermore not only. but also. in addition/ besides Practice Rephrase the following paragraphs with proper addition linkers. 1. I understa
25、nd how to learn grammar. I know the importance of reading English classics. I learn how to deal with unfamiliar words. Practice 1. I not only understand how to learn grammar, but also know the importance of reading English classics. Besides, I learn how to deal with unfamiliar words. Practice 2. Fir
26、st, I understand I need to read more classic English novels. Second, when coming across new words, I can try to guess the meaning based on the context. Third, I should not be afraid of grammatical rules. Instead, I can try to use the newly-learned grammar as often as possible. Practice 2. I understa
27、nd I need to read more classic English novels. Besides, when coming across new words, I can try to guess the meaning based on the context. Whats more, I should not be afraid of grammatical rules. Instead, I can try to use the newly- learned grammar as often as possible. Write your own learning refle
28、ction 1. Outlining Ex.5 Complete the outline of your reflection with a proper structure. My Outline The topic I am going to reflect on: Para.1: Para.2: Para.3: My Outline The topic I am going to reflect on: Active Learning Para.1: past knowledge Para.2: present understanding Para.3: future plans My
29、Outline 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 efforts. My Outline Para.2: present understanding about the topic 1. I understand that active learners often li
30、sten 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. My Outline Para.2: present understanding about the topic 2. I learnt that active learners often ask questions to understand a topic better and think from differ
31、ent 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. My Outline Para.3: future plans 1. Ill try to keep an open mind and listen to what others are saying. 2. Ill be more curious
32、and ask questions if necessary. 3. I wont let personal feelings get in the way and will focus on the message itself. Write your own learning reflection 2. Drafting Use your outline to write your first draft. Make sure the sentences and paragraphs are properly linked. Self check Do I tell the reader
33、which topic I am reflecting on? Do I explain the changes that I have made after acquiring the knowledge? Do I tell my plan on how to use the knowledge or skills? Is my piece of writing well-linked by addition linkers? Peer Editing Sheet Does the writer tell the reader which topic he is reflecting on
34、? Does the writer explain the changes he has made after acquiring the knowledge? Does the writer tell his plan on how to use the knowledge or skills? Does the writer organize the piece of writing well by using addition linkers? My Reflection on “Active Learning” In the past, I did not know much abou
35、t 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 are open-minded and focus on what the speaker is saying, not on what their bra
36、in 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 people may judge others based on their personal feelings and it may get in
37、 the way of learning. Therefore, active learners often focus on the message, not on the messenger. Getting to know what an active learner does, I plan to make changes to my learning and adopt some positive ways of thinking. For example, I will try to keep an open mind and listen to what others are s
38、aying, 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 will focus on the message itself. I believe I can become an active learner if
39、 I put my plans into action! Peer Editing Sheet Does the writer tell the reader which topic he is reflecting on? Does the writer explain the changes he has made after acquiring the knowledge? Does the writer tell his plan on how to use the knowledge or skills? Does the writer organize the piece of w
40、riting well by using addition linkers? 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. Pe
41、er Editing Sheet Does the writer tell the reader which topic he is reflecting on? Does the writer explain the changes he has made after acquiring the knowledge? Does the writer tell his plan on how to use the knowledge or skills? Does the writer organize the piece of writing well by using addition l
42、inkers? 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 I learn that active learners
43、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, someti
44、mes people 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. Peer Editing Sheet Does the writer tell the reader which topic he is reflecting on? Does the writer explain the changes he
45、has made after acquiring the knowledge? Does the writer tell his plan on how to use the knowledge or skills? Does the writer organize the piece of writing well by using addition linkers? Getting to know what an active learner does, I plan to make changes to my learning and adopt some positive ways o
46、f thinking. 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.
47、Instead, I will focus on the message itself. I believe I can become an active learner if I put my plans into action! Peer Editing Sheet Does the writer tell the reader which topic he is reflecting on? Does the writer explain the changes he has made after acquiring the knowledge? Does the writer tell
48、 his plan on how to use the knowledge or skills? Does the writer organize the piece of writing well by using addition linkers? Now I learn that active learners 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 c
