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课件网) Reading for writing ———Write a page in a wellness book B1U3 Sports and Fitness Learning objectives: By the end of this class, the students will be able to: 1) Read and comprehend a page in a wellness book to learn about the structure and language features. 2) Practice writing a page in a wellness book according to the given situations, using what has been learned from the reading passage. They used to be so cute and a little bit fat. But they look gorgeous now! Lead in Do you know these stars Do you know what a wellness book is A wellness book is a book in which a group of people exchange ideas about health and fitness. You are encouraged to write an article sharing your ideas involving how to keep healthy physically and mentally. Here, a wellness book in a high school class is used to exchange ideas about health and fitness. On Kayla’s page, she shared her anxiety in a wellness book. (P42) Going Positive Pre-reading Reading for structure Para. 1 Para. 2 Para.3 general statement of _____ _____ in thinking and actions positive _____ in wellness summarize the main idea problem changes results Problem Changes Results Structure What problem did Kayla have in the past What does the sentence “I almost went bananas” mean What made her change her thinking Reading for details She was worried about her weight and appearance. she nearly went crazy because she was so worried, and tried various methods. a turning point Reading for language Writing tip 1: The text is well-organized with these linking words. Linking words: what's more, besides, thus, although, for one thing, for another; firstly, …secondly,…lastly … How does the author organize the passage The text is organized in order of _____. time space importance Then I read an article that said instead of asking “Am I fat ” I should be asking “Am I fit ” I had no idea a letter could make such a difference! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to change. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to run two kilometres in eight minutes” or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than cutting out the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could still have a burger now and then, but I would add a salad or an apple. Finally, I stopped comparing myself with actresses and models and looking for things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I liked about myself. By being positive about myself and my body, I became both happier and healthier. Reading for language How does the author show her positive changes A. By giving examples. B. By asking questions. C. By showing differences. D. By listing some data. √ = make a comparison(作比较) Writing tip 2: Describe the positive changes by making comparison. I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though l knew that it was impossible. l worried about my weight ... ...
