(
课件网) Unit 3 Diverse Cultures Welcome to Chinatown Welcome to Chinatown Reading for Writing Introduce a place with distinctive culture identity. Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity To read and learn the history of Chinatown in San Francisco To read and examine the components of an introduction to a place To write an introduction to a city / town What elements do you think form an authentic Chinatown Share your ideas with your partner. Chinese food Chinese tea Chinese style architecture Chinese style decorations Lead in What do you know about Chinatowns in the US San Francisco New York City Chicago Honolulu Los Angeles Boston Seattle Philadelphia Chinatown in San Francisco Chinatown in Los Angeles Chinatown in New York Chinatown in Chicago Chinatown in London What do you want to know about Chinatown history language architecture tourist attractions food … Now let's read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco. 1.Read the passage and divide it into three parts. Beginning Body Conclusion history architecture stores food Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 General introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco. The history of Chinatown The introduction of Chinatown’s shops and products The origin of Chinatown The existence value of Chinatown The famous food and drinks of Chinatown 2.Read the introduction to the Chinatown quickly and get a general idea for each paragraph. 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 3.Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions. 1. What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco 2. What else can you do there Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton, and Portsmouth Square. We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on. ___ 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 4.What information is included in the introduction Tick the items that are mentioned. 5.Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above. location climate history ethnic groups languages tourist at ... ...
