高中英语写作课-Book5Unit1Greatscientists.doc

高中英语写作课Book5 Unit1 Great scientists Teaching plan for process writing Book5 Unit1 Great scientists Weng Qiaohong (PingyuanKey Middle School)Objectives: 1. To understand how to write a persuasive composition 2. To express ones idea by using evidence 3. To collect and sort connecting words, phrases and sentences4. To learn how to organize a persuasive writing5. To do self-assessment Languages: Words & expressionin my opinion, I agree, I disagree, be afraid of, be exposed to , make good use of , first(ly), besides, in addition(to), moreover/furthermore, next, still, too, although, and yet, at the same time, even so, however, on the other hand, otherwise, in all, in a word,in conclusion(to draw a conclusion) finally/at last, in brief, in short, thereforeSentences:1. Im writing to persuade you to .2. First of all, I think it would be better if .3. Here Id like to give my advice on . / I would like to suggest that .4. If I were you, I would .5. Please take my advice into consideration and make a final decision. 7. The chief reason lies in 6. Every coin has two sides. Pair Work: Two students to form a pairTask: Write a persuasive composition whether Copernicus should publish his ideas when he is still alive. “Copernicus received a letter from Li Ming, a representative student of our school, persuading him to publish his ideas when he is still alive. Copernicus would like to listen to our opinions, according to which he will make a final decision. Lets express our own opinions and write to Copernicus.” Procedure:Pre-writing 1. Read a persuasive writing and learn the writing skills.范文欣赏Dear Headmaster,Im writing to persuade you to let us surf the Internet in the classroom. We know youre afraid that we may be exposed to unhealthy websites. Actually every coin has two sides. We still think that surfing the Internet can bring us much more advantages.First of all, I think it would be better if we can surf the Internet, because there is a wide range of learning resources on the Internet. We should make good use of it. Furthermore, we can broaden our horizons by reading various news online. Last but not least, as high school students, we are building up our sense of judgment. Given chances, we are sure that we will learn how to stay away from unhealthy websites.I do hope you can take my suggestion into consideration and make a final decision.Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Ming2. Learn the sample pattern of a persuasive writingDear _, Im writing to persuade you to _.First of all, I think it would be better if _. Secondly, _. Last but not least, _.I do hope you can take my suggestion into consideration and make a final decision.Looking forward to your reply. Yours,3. In pairs brainstrom some reasons why Copernicus should publish his theory when he is still alive and then askseveral students opinion in order to start the atmosphere of discussion. Their main reasons after discussing:1) There are problems with the present theory.2) He has done many years of observations to prove his new theory is true.3) Science cant develop unless people publish their ideas. While-writing 1.Write an outline Paragraph1: Tell Copernicus who you are and why you want him to publish his ideas.Paragraph2: The first reason(There are problems with the present theory) The second reason(He has done many years of observations to prove his new theory is true.) The third reason(Science cant develop unless people publish their ideas.) Paragraph3: conclusion: ask him again to reconsider publishing his ideas. 2.Write a first draft according to the sample pattern,discusion result and outlineDear _, Im writing to persuade you to _.First of all, I think it would be better if _. Secondly, _. Last but not least, _.I do hope you can take my suggestion into consideration and make a final decision.Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li MingAfter-writing1. Ask a boy and a girl student to read out their compositions.2. Exchange partners compositions to correct and then do the self-assessment sheet.Self-assessment sheet Criterions ( 标准 ) 1) Your point of view is clearly stated, with proper persuasive words. 2) Your persuasion is well organized. 3) Your sentences are correct, natural and fluent, with proper connecting words and phrases. What do you think of your work? Excellent Good Average Poor