新人教版高中英语必修2Unit 4 History and Traditions-Reading for Writing教案

Unit 4 History and Traditions-Reading for Writing教学设计

The theme of thepart is “Describe a place that you like”.

This lesson aimsat imitating describing a place after reading the text. It is known thatIreland is famous for its beautiful countryside scenery and its history. Duringthe text, the author describes the beauty and traditions from a perspective ofa traveler. The author describes the countryside scenery of Ireland like thelandscape, the roar of the ocean waves and the cries of seabirds, the sun and asweet scent of fresh flowers from the sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch,which gives the readers a direct image. The author describes the beautifulscenery with a rich and sensitive writing method which makes the scenerylively. Most importantly, the author expresses the love for the countrysidescenery of Ireland.

Therefore,students should be guided to describe a place with the rich and sensitivewriting method and express their love for the places they are familiar with orinterested in.

1.Read the articleand experience the beauty as the author .

2.Develop thewriting skills by describing the beauty from sight, smell, taste, hearing andtouch.

3.Learn to organisean essay with “Introduction---Body---Ending”.

4.Learn to judge andcorrect other essays.

1.Develop thewriting skills by describing the beauty from sight, smell, taste, hearing andtouch.

2.Learn to organisean essay with “Introduction---Body---Ending”

Step 1 Lead in

There are many interest ofplaces in the UK. What do you know ?
The Big Ben the London Tower the Thames River

Step 2 Before reading---analyze the title
Beautiful Irelandand its tradition
We know that the article mainly tells about the beauty and traditions ofIreland.

Step 3 While reading---Task 1
Read the text andanswer the following questions.
Q1: What makes the Irishcountryside exciting and inspiring?

Its beauty andhow it offers something for all the scenes.

Q2: What are thebest ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?

By stopping by avillage pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening tomusic and watching dancing
Q3: What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowerswhile birds greet the new day with their morning song ?”

It means to notjust smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morningas the birds sing their first song of the new day.

Q4: What are the best ways toexperience Chinese traditions and customs ?
By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experienceeverything and by interacting with local people.

Step 4 While reading---Task 2

Analyze the descriptiveparagraph

1. Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentence and theending sentence.
Introductorysentence: Ireland’sbeautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people andtraditions.
Ending sentence: And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, youare more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.

2. The paragraph talks about different sensesin different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.

3.What words doesthe writer use to describe sensory details ?

sight: feast for the eyes smell: sweet scent
taste: delicious hearing: roar,cries, music of the coast, morning song
touch: feel the sun on yourskin

Step 5 Writing---Choose the title

Work in pairs.Chooseone of your favorite places and tell a partner why do you think it isinteresting, exciting or surprising.

My village

Step 6 Writing---Describe the place

1.What can yousee? The sunrise, red, the mountains,children, adults, gold haze, stars,

2.How does the placefeel? Beautiful, quiet, peaceful

3.What can you tastethere ? delicious and daily food

4.What can you hear? the call/shout, the sound of birds

5.What can yousmell?
The sound of roosters, loud cries,laughter, the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices,

6.What does theplace make you think or feel ? everything is good and nice

Step 7 Writing---Organize the essay

Step 8 Writing

Inmy village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sunrises above the mountains.

Seeing the flames, the roosters sound the alarm. Theywake everyone in the village with their loud cries, chasing the children toschool and rushing the adults to work. In the evening, a gold haze settles overeverything. This is my favorite time of the day, when all work for the day hasbeen completed. When the smell of hot oil and fragrant spices float through theair, I know that it will soon be time for dinner.