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课件网) Understanding ideas —Reading comprehension First Snow Unit 6 Nature in words By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1.read for the main idea of the passage; 2. read for details and learn about the author’s writing style and methods; 3. work out the structure of the text and the author’s writing clue and purpose; 4. understand the description of first snow and feelings of the author; 5. appreciate and experience the author’s picturesque language as well as love for snow. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV Pre-reading Enjoy snow in the following pictures. Talking of snow, what words and sentences will come into your mind Smooth, clean, beautiful, pure, white snow, snowflake, snowman, snowball… A heavy snow promises a good harvest. Before reading, let’s read the short introduction to the author of First Snow and answer the questions. John Boynton Priestley (1894-1984) was born in the English county of Yorkshire, and knew early on that he wanted to become a writer. When World War I broke out, Priestley joined the army, and escaped death on a number of occasions. After the war, he gained a degree from Cambridge University, and then moved to London, where he worked as a freelance writer. During World War II, he presented a weekly radio programme, which became immensely popular. Priestley wrote many successful articles, essays, novels and plays, but is best remembered for his play An Inspector Calls. Priestley loved snow and expressed a desire to live in a country where it often snowed. 2. What kind of person do you think Priestley was Talented, productive, observant/being good at observing, imaginative and quick-minded. 1. What careers did Priestley have in his lifetime Priestley joined the army in World War Ⅰ before going on to study at Cambridge University. After graduation, he worked as a freelance writer and radio presenter. Let’s enjoy the passage! 1. What’s the main idea of the passage A. The description of Christmas. B. Jane Austen showed her love for snow. C. Mr Robert Lynd’s comment about Jane Austen’s characters. D. John Boynton Priestley’s description and love of the first snow. While-reading Activity 1: Fast-reading for main ideas √ 2. Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph. Para. 1 A．It snows heavily. Para. 2 B．The snow was fascinating. Para. 3 C．The first snow is a magical event. Para. 4 D．The snow made the world dead white and pale blues. Para. 5 E．The world is full of a cold sparkle of white and blue. Try to describe snow in your own words. heavy snow 大雪 snowfall 降雪 snowflake 雪花 snow-covered 冰雪覆盖的feathery snowflakes 鹅毛大雪 blizzard 暴风雪 snowstorm 暴风雪 drifting snow 飘雪 sleet 雨夹雪 snow drift 雪堆 snow shower 阵雪 light snow 小雪 flurry 阵雪/小雪 … 3.Read the passage and underline the expressions the author uses to describe the first snow. The expres ... ...
