九年级写作课件教案

Classroom Teaching Design for Writing(Unit 3 NSEFC Book 8)Target task: Writing a letter of application.Time: 40 minutes or more, with extended language work and homework.Students: Senior 2 students in high school aged 16-17, active and imaginative, have the motivation to communicate in English but still need some guidance on expressing themselves in English and on how to recommend themselves in an application letter.Teaching materials:a) A sample application letter in reply to a job ad.b) Jumbled letter.c) Writing practice.Aims: a) To teach students to write a letter of application. b) To encourage the use of phrases and words which express personalities. c) To learn the layout of formal letter. d) To familiarize the students with the application procedure to apply for a job.Target language: a) Phrases which are meant for self-recommendation.b) Polite expressions used to make requests to the job advertiser.c) Phrases used to set down your experience and personalities that show you are a suitable candidate for a post.Concepts applied in the design:a) Student-oriented approach.b) All the activities that focus on one target aim are designed in a task-cycle with an outcome.Teaching aids:Worksheets for the students, slide projector and a multimedia computerTeachers notes and lesson steps:Stage 1 Pre-writingHand out the job advertisement below. Four students in a group to discuss what theyd need to apply for the job.Part-TimeSalespersons Wantedl Senior high school studentsl Male or Femalel Expressive, healthy and well-manneredPlease write before June 30, 2006To Ms Lee, P. O. Box 1-66, TaipeiStage 2 In-writing Let the students read the sample letter and try to complete the outline of the application letter. Remind them that almost all letters of application can be outlined as follows:January 15, 2000 Dear Ms Lee:Id like to apply to work in your sales department.I am an eighteen-year-old girl. I study in Shenzhen Senior High School. Optimistic and active, I am interested in almost everything. Smart and diligent, I do very well on my studies. From the ad, I know you want to find an expressive, healthy and well-mannered employee. I think I can meet all your needs. With the help of good upbringing of my parents, I am not only polite to others but always willing to help those in need. People who know me say that I am kind, patient and easy to get along with. I like to take exercise and lead a regular life because health is everything. Although I have no experience in this kind of work, I will try my best to do it well.I sincerely hope that you can give me a chance. Whatever choice you will make, I still appreciate your reading my letter. Truly yours,Alice Wang (Your address)The Advertiser (His Address) (Date)Dear Sir:.( Beginning of the letter).(Introducing yourself).(Recommending yourself ).(Ending)Yours faithfully,(Signature)Stage 3 Language Focus by functionSs work in groups of 4 and write out some useful language used in their letter. Fixed sentence stems are OK.a) Useful language for you to open a letter:1. I learnt from China Daily that your company needs _.2. I am writing to _ in your company.3. In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper), Id like to _.4. I should like to _ mentioned in your advertisement in (newspaper) of July 22.5. I wish to _.6. Your advertisement for a _ in the newspaper has interested me. I feel I can fill that position.7. I would like to_ as advertised in todays newspaper.b) Words or phrase used to describe your experience and personalities:Match the word on the left column with a phrase from the right column that means the same as it.easygoing full of energyenergetic imaginative and good at making thingscreative easy to get along withoptimistic always thinking of the things that you can do to make people happythoughtful open-mindedwell-mannered politeoutgoing having no worries or problemstalkative worth depending onreliable liking to talk a lotcarefree happy about everythingc) Ways used to introduce you: 1. I am _ of age, and have had two years experience in my present post.2. I am just leaving school, and am _of age.3. I am_ of age, and am anxious to settle down to work. as _.Here the teacher should teach the Ss how to recommend themselves to the employer. The self-recommendation part covers education background, working experiences, personality that you have had, which show that you are a suitable candidate for the post. d) Ways used to make polite requests in your letter:Students in pairs to complete the polite requests below.1. I _ to have a personal interview with you if necessary.2. I trust that you will give this application your favorable consideration.3. I think my qualification and experiences are what you look for in a new employee.4. Id like you to consider my qualification.5. I would be grateful if you consider _.6. I would appreciate it if you could_.7. I would be grateful if you let _Stage 4Writing practiceWrite a letter to James Dyson asking him for a job in his company. Below is the job advertisement from China Daily.Full TimeEngineer Wantedl First degree in technology or sciencel Good knowledge of the English languagel Full of creative ideasl Expert at computer skillsl Healthy and well-manneredPlease write before June 30, 2006To Mr. Dyson, P.O. Box68, NYA) Jumbled writing:Beginning your letter:Students in pairs to choose a appropriate sentence to begin the letter.Introducing yourself:Students introduce themselves individually according to their personal backgrounds. Recommending yourself:Set down your experience and personality that you think make you suitable for the job. You may be creative in this part of your letter._ Ending your letter with polite requests:_B) Writing your letterStudents work individually and write out the application letter in a well-organized form using the letter layout given in Stage 2 as a clue. And then work with a partner to polish the letter draft. Finally write down the final version in the worksheet and hand it in.C) Writing Assessment Choose two pieces of writing to present on the projector slider. 1. Allow the Ss to work in groups of 4 and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.2. Perform a role play:Ask one student to act as Mr. Dyson. Ask him which of the two candidates he would like to choose if he were Mr. Dyson. And ask him to state his reasons for his choice.学生课堂活动卡:Students WorksheetTask 1 Look at the job ad quickly and discuss what you need to apply for the job. Take shorthand notes of your discussion.-Task 2Read the sample letter and complete the outline.January 15, 2000 Dear Ms Lee: Id like to apply to work in your sales department.I am an eighteen-year-old girl. I study in Shenzhen Senior High School. Optimistic and active, I am interested in almost everything. Smart and diligent, I do very well on my studies. From the ad, I know you want to find an expressive, healthy and well-mannered employee. I think I can meet all your needs. With the help of good upbringing of my parents, I am not only polite to others but always willing to help those in need. People who know me say that I am kind, patient and easy to get along with. I like to take exercise and lead a regular life because health is everything. Although I have no experience in this kind of work, I will try my best to do it well.I sincerely hope that you can give me a chance. Whatever choice you will make, I still appreciate your reading my letter. Truly yours,Alice Wang (Your address)The Advertiser (His Address) (_) Dear Sir:.( _ of the letter).(_).(_).(Ending)Yours faithfully,_Task 3) Complete the following sentences below. Make sure you know which part of an application letter each sentence can be used in.1. I learnt from China Daily that your company needs _.2. I am writing to _in your company.3. In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper), Id like to _.4. I should like to _ mentioned in your advertisement in (newspaper) of July 22.5. I wish to _.6. Your advertisement for a _ in the newspaper has interested me. I feel I can fill that position.7. I would like to_ as advertised in todays newspaper.8. I am _ of age, and have had two years experience in my present post.9. I am_ of age, and am anxious to settle down to work. as _.10. I _ to have a personal interview with you if necessary.11. Id like you to consider _.12. I would be grateful if you consider _.13. I would appreciate it if you could_.14. I would be grateful if you let _) Match the word on the left column with a phrase from the right column that means the same:easygoing full of energyenergetic imaginative and good at making thingscreative easy to get along withoptimistic always thinking of the things that you ca