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课件网) Unit 1 Knowing me, knowing you Writing To read a fable and learn the structure of it. To be able to write an essay using useful expressions and the structure: introduction-main body-conclusion. Learning objectives Little white lies An introduction We know lying is wrong, so why do we tell white lies by asking a question Review Main body Main body Reasons Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 To make others feel better To give encouragement To protect others from bad news Reasons Giving an example or examples Offering an analysis Conclusion Even white lies may have results we cannot predict. So_____ we should be honest and tell what we are thinking in a proper way. Learning to learn ——— The aims and an overview of the passage. ——— A series of paragraphs that explore and develop the argument. ——— A summary of your ideas without any new materials here. Introduction Main body Conclusion What kind of animal is it porcupine Lead-in Read a fable adapted from a work by Schopenhauer 阿图尔·叔本华（Arthur Schopenhauer，1788－1860），著名德国哲学家，唯意志论主义的开创者。叔本华认为，意志是独立于时间和空间的，他把他著名的悲观主义哲学与此学说联系在一起，认为被意志所支配最终只会带来虚无和痛苦。他对心灵屈从于器官、欲望和冲动的压抑、扭曲的理解启发了日后的精神分析学和心理学。 Porcupines & Schopenhauer | Philosophy Read this fable and answer the following questions: 1. What is a fable 2. What does “dilemma” mean in this fable And what was the porcupines’ dilemma 3. What message does the fable convey fable a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially a story about animals dilemma a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad What’s the porcupines’ dilemma The porcupines got closer to keep warm but they hurt each other with their quills. So they had to move apart, but they felt cold once they moved away. What message does the fable convey 1. Porcupines are not sociable animals. 2. The more independent you are, the better your life will be. 3. There should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships. Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions. the aims and an overview of the essay a series of paragraphs that explore and develop your argument a summary of your ideas Introduction Original author: _____ Summary of the fable: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Schopenhauer The fable is about a group of porcupines gathering together to keep warm. If they get too close, their quills hurt each other, while if they move apart they feel cold. After trying several times, they find the ideal distance. The fable tells us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships. Viewpoint: _____ Supporting examples in your real life: Main body _____ _____ _____ _____ We need boundaries with our friends. Ma Jing is the first friend I made at senior high. At first, I thought since we we ... ...
