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课件网) Developing ideas — Reading & writing Unit 6 At one with nature What made them happy, and why A Love of Gardening At the end of this lesson, students are able to: 1. Accurately grasp the topic sentences and supporting details of each paragraph, and summarize the main idea of each paragraph; 2. Understand the British love of gardening and drinking fruit and herbal tea; 3. Form a sense of rational use of nature and harmonious coexistence with nature. Learning objectives: a As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul. b But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. c For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world. d This is what started the British love of gardening! 1 2 3 4 Topic sentence A topic sentence is a sentence that states or suggests the main idea or topic of a paragraph. A topic sentence comes at the beginning of a paragraph. Sometimes, it appears in the middle or at the end. Read the passage and choose the topic sentences of each paragraph Activity 2 Analyze the topic sentences This is what started the British love of gardening! supporting details Analyze the topic sentences 1. Analyze the rest of the three topic sentences; 2. Find the supporting details. Work in pairs Analyze the topic sentences For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world. supporting details children expert gardeners others many Brits some Analyze the topic sentences But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. Analyze the topic sentences As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul. supporting details When there are beautiful and positive ideas in our minds, we will feel fulfilled, and won't be easily influenced by negative thoughts and ideas. Think & Share 1. What are the benefits of gardening 2. In what ways do people bring nature into their lives Activity 3 Predict the topic fruit herbs tea Activity 4 What fruits and herbs can be used to make tea Mango Tea Strawberry Tea Apple Tea Fruit Teas Herbal Teas Blackberry Tea Dandilion Tea Mint Tea 1. Read the passage and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph. (para.1)British people love to make tea with fruit and herbs. (para.2)However, recent years have seen more and more unusual flavors come onto the market. (para.3)Herbal tea has various health benefits. 2.Circle the key words of each main idea Activity 5 Find the supporting details for each key word. (para.1)British people love to make tea with fruit and herbs. British people love to make tea with fruit and herbs. With pleasant flavors and scents, and coming in a variety of colors, fruit and herbal teas make a nice change to traditional teas. Many people grow their very own tea gardens, in which they plant easy-to-grow herbs such as mint and lemongrass. supporting details Find the supporting details for each key word. Flavors such ... ...
