(
课件网) Unit 1 Our world Writing: An Informal letter about school life 课题：An Informal letter about school life 课时学习目标： 1.通过分析写作目标、内容需要等培养读者意识； 2.学会分析信件的内容、语言与写作格式； 3.能够用适切的语言与格式向杂志写一封信 Writing Preparation I. Writing considerations 1. What type of writing do you have to do an informal letter or a formal letter Answer: An informal letter. 2. What do you need to include Select one or more topics from the list below. school buildings teachers classmates schoolwork school activities other things like _____ II. Analyze the letter Aspects of writing Editing content language Focus on editing Aspects of writing Guided questions My exploration Editing What is the format of each paragraph Where does the writer put the address and date How are punctuation marks used differently from the Chinese way in letter writing block format with no indentation（无缩进的块格式） addresses and date in the upper right corner;the address written from smaller to greater area;the date written in the order of Date + Month + Year comma (,) after Dear Teens instead of colon (:) Guided questions My exploration Content What is the purpose of this letter What is the central idea in each paragraph How manyideas are there in each paragraph share their life in a new school Para 1: a general self-introduction Para 2: differences the writer finds in the new school Para 3: similarities the writer finds in the new school Para 4: his plan for the next week Para 5: summary and hopes for the future one main idea Aspects of writing Guided questions My exploration Language How does the writer address（称呼） the magazine How does the writer express similarities and differences How does the writer finish and sign off the letter Dear Teens larger, more classes and subjects, much more difficult, Unlike, more freedom, more school clubs and activities, the biggest difference... as friendly as those, just like before. Yours, Li Ming 2. Explore the writers description Search for the further descriptions and fill out the table. Writing exercise: How is your life in high school classmates school facilities Canteen clubs After class activities Homework load How is your life in high school Senior high school General idea Further description Differences The science lab is much better here. Similarities Teachers' attitude remains the same. We have several brainstorm labs to share ideas. Also,there is a robot lab where we can learn the science and engineering of robotics in it. Our teachers are strict with us to ensure we make steady progress. IV. Assignments Write your letter to the magazine.
