(
课件网) Unit 4 Reading for writing Beautiful Ireland and its traditions Prepared by Andyao Teaching objectives: By the end of this period, you will be able to… 1. figure out the organization and language feature of the passage. 2. appreciate and describe a place from sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. 3. write an essay of a place with “Introduction--Body--Ending” structure. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Lead-in national flag capital city Ireland Ireland is frequently referred to as the “Emerald Isle”(绿宝石岛). Let’s enjoy some beautiful scenic pictures Warming Up : Enjoy a video about Ireland Beautiful Ireland and its traditions Reading 1. What's the main idea of the passage 2. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring 3. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures 1. What's the main idea of the passage A．The beautiful scenery of the Ireland B．The history of the Ireland C．The beautiful scenery and traditions of the Ireland D．The customs of the Ireland 2. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring A．The beautiful countryside scenery of the Ireland B．The long history of the Irish countryside C．The traditions of the Irish countryside D．Many green countries in the Ireland Read the passage and choose the best answer 3．What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures A. Dance with the natives B. Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub C. Sing a song with the natives D. Enjoy some traditional music Read the passage and choose the best answer Introductory sentence Ending sentence Body sensory details Activity2: Analyse the descriptive paragraph How to divide the passage into three parts To make readers eager to read Details and examples To let readers know the passage ends or help readers remember your writing While-reading Reading for Details hearing smell taste touch sight “The author uses ‘_____’ to describe the sense of sight/hearing/touch/smell/taste” The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. Reading for Details – sentence 4 And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. Reading for Details – sentence 5 On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. Reading for Details – sentence 6 taste a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew relax with a glass of wine or a local beer Reading for Details Tip 2: Use sensory details The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. “绿宝石岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场 ... ...
