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课件网) Unit 1 Reading for Writing Figure out and summarize the structures and language features of a letter of advice. Use the checklist to improve the draft. Master and use some words and the expressions related to writing a letter of advice. Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you are able to Lead-in Read the letter and answer the questions. Pre-writing What is Worried Friend’s problem What advice does Susan Luo give He is worried his friends plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.. She recommended that he talk to his friend and encourage him to try new hobbies. Do you think Ms Luo’s advice is useful Why or why not If you are his friend, what’s your advice to him A I know what the problem is. B I understand how you feel. C This is my advice and reasons. D I think my advice will help. Pre-writing Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points. Pre-writing What expressions does Ms Luo use to make suggestions I recommend that… I think you should… Why not… I suggest that… I would recommend… It’s might be a good idea to… If I were you, I would… Pre-writing Essential parts Date Close Signature Greeting Body A I know what the problem is. B I understand how you feel. C This is my advice and reasons. D I think my advice will help. Pre-writing Work in groups. Choose one to discuss his/her problem and brainstorm possible suggestions and reasons. Pre-writing Person Problem Suggestion Reason Eric Xu Ting Min Ho unhappy or upset, with little communication with his parents Try listening to your parents. Invite them out for something to eat. Maybe they don’t listen to you because you don't listen to them. This will give you a chance to speak to them without distractions.. lonely, with far - away parents This will be a chance to be around other people, and help you realize that other people have problems, too. Parents because they are far away, it doesn't mean that you can't talk to them. Join volunteer groups. Connect with parents online. too shy to express feeling Ask a mutual friend to introduce you to him. Find chances to get together where you are in a group member. Your friend will be able to help you break the ice with him. You are in a group, it takes all the pressure off, and you can interact with him in a relaxing setting.. While-writing Draft your letter according to the outline below. Post-writing Self-evaluation. Punctuation Capitalization Spelling Logic Other…. Post-writing Exchange your drafts. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft. Peer-evaluation Yes/No Are all the parts of a letter included and organized in a good order Does the writer give reasons for the advice Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions Does the writer use commas and stops correctly Is the handwriting easy to read Get your draft back and revise it. Sharing. Date Greeting Body End Signature Summary Letter Proce ... ...
