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课件网) YOUR LOGO 英语(外研版八年级上册) Unit 2 Getting along Developing ideas (Reading for writing) Learning Objectives Write short stories about interpersonal understanding with learned expressions. 4 Language competence Master key strategies in the reading and writing part; 1 Learning ability Understand the traditional Chinese value of being kindness; 2 Cultural awareness Describe the problems the characters face and the solutions they adopt; 3 Thinking capacity Shared joy is a double joy. We can’t always hide your feelings to please others. Review What if you can't agree with others have different or even opposite opinions Secrets of good relationships Have you ever heard this poem Why did he write it Lead in Why do they bow to each other What’s their relationship Where are they standing In front of two houses Friends/neighbours /strangers Respect /communicate Six chi lane: A narrow lane between two houses Lead in Pre-reading The story is about two_____. They _____ the _____ at first. Then, one shows _____ and decides to _____ (some space). Finally, they _____. What do you think the story is about reach an agreement argue over dividing line neighbours give up kindness Tips: Make a prediction according to the title and the picture. Six chi away, but closer together 达成一致意见 因为...而争吵 分界线 邻居 放弃 善意 Skim the passage and find out type of writing of this passage. A. A news report B. A cultural story C. A science article D. A travel guide Skimming How to read a story about conflict Problem → Solution Flowchart The introduction(what’s special ) The problem (what’s wrong ) The solution (how to fix it ) The influence (what to learn ) Reading strategy Divide the passage into four parts according to the reading strategy. Reading for structure 1 Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional Chinese units. Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang(Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. 2 Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, theZhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. A letter from far away just for a wall Is not right or good at all. Three chi to your neighbour as a gift Is nothing as time continues to drift. 3 After reading it, the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi. And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. 4 Hundreds of years have passed since then, and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem ... ...