(
课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Period 6 Reading for Writing Describe a place that you like 学习 目标 1 通过阅读课文，梳理、获取文中有关爱尔兰乡村风景和风土人情的相关信息。 2 在阅读过程中，理解景物描写所蕴含的深层含义，分析作者写作思路及语言特点，感受其写作风格。 3 通过学习课文，尝试对一个有趣的地点进行较为生动细致的描写，并与同伴交换互评。 Warm-up 1. Look at the pictures about Ireland and talk about them briefly. 2. Do you know where the places are Ireland blue sky green mountains Warm-up Introduce Ireland briefly. Ireland is a country in Western Europe, west of the Atlantic Ocean east of Ireland Sea (Muir éireann), and the United Kingdom across the sea, Ireland, the channel in North America to Europe. Irish are Celts, the first generation of the European continent residents heirs. It has a long history of 5000 years. It is very beautiful and charming. Although Ireland has its own language-Gaelic, but it is the only one in Europe outside the UK English-speaking countries. Republic of Ireland gained independence from British colonial and it is a country of peace and tranquility. Read and think Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring 2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture 3.What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song” Its beautiful countryside which offers something for all senses. Stop by a village pub and relax with a wine or beer; enjoy a traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing. It means to breathe in the sweet smell of flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song. Think and discuss What Chinese traditions and customs do you know What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs Explore different places with all your senses and talk with locals to know more about Chinese traditions and customs. Read and learn Study the organization and language features Analyse the descriptive paragraph. 1. Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentence(s) and the ending sentence(s). And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. Read and learn Analyse the descriptive paragraph. 2. The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear. Senses: 1 _____ Places: 1 _____ 2 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____ 3 _____ 4 _____ 4 _____ sight hearing touch smell in the green counties and hills by the sea in the mountains in the mountains Read and learn Analyse the descriptive paragraph. 3. What words does the writer use to describe sensory details ◆sight: ◆smell: ◆taste: ◆hearing: ◆touch: feast for the eyes sweet scent del ... ...
