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课件网) Reading for Writing Unit 3 Diverse Cultures Lead-in: Have you seen the movie Detective Chinatown Have you ever seen these movies Bangkok, Thailand New York, America Tokyo, Japan 1 3 2 4 5 6 What’s the main idea of this passage A. The food of the Chinatown in San Francisco. B. The importance of the Chinatown in San Francisco. C. An introduction of the Chinatown in San Francisco. D. The history of the Chinatown in San Francisco. Who is the author intended for Local people B.Visitors C.Children D. Parents Visitors Tip 1:We need to introduce special and important information to attract visitors. What information is introduced in each paragraph 1 2 Information 1 2 … 3 4 5 6 location,... Can you figure out the structure of the passage Introduction Body Summary _____ _____ to Chinatown in San Francisco _____ _____ of Chinatown _____ of Chinatown General introduction Detailed information Importance Part1(Para.1) Part2(Para.2-5) Part3(Para.6) general specific general While-reading location climate history famous food/drink ethnic groups(种族） languages famous figures（名人） importance tourist attractions businesses and industries … How to introduce a place Pre-reading location climate history famous food/drink ethnic groups(种族） languages famous figures（名人) importance tourist attractions businesses and industries Read for main idea 2 1 3 4 5 6 Introduction Body Summary history, ethnic groups, language attractions, famous figures stores and goods food location, features, climate unique culture short introduction to the San Francisco Chinatown what you can find and do in the San Francisco Chinatown importance of Chinatown Analysing What information is included in the introduction Tick the items that are mentioned. ___ location ___ climate ___ history ___ population ___ ethnic groups ___ languages ___ famous figures ___ legends/stories ___ famous food/drink ___ tourist attractions ___ businesses and industries ___ other names for the city/town Study the organisation and language features. 2. Find the sentences that are used to describe the items above. location in San Francisco climate mild all year round history Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period ethnic groups The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese What to write Famous sites include... and…, to name but a few. 2.…is a great place to see/ experience/ enjoy…culture in real life, such as…and… …stores offer a range of… There are …, where visitors can… ..is an important part of culture, where visitors can experience…culture first hand. 2 The first task How to organize The second task What to write How to organize continue Information 1 location, 2 3 4 5 6 history, population/people, languages features, climate famous places, famous people business/stores famous food importance Beginning How many parts can you divide the passage into A.4 B.3 C.5 D7 ... ...
