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课件网) Book 1 Unit 2 Exploring English （Viewing and Writing） Lead-in ... Mark (Canadian): “ ... I found that hitting the books is common for students in China.” YC student: What do you mean ... Could you briefly describe what they are doing chew the fat burn the midnight oil in a fog chew the fat burn the midnight oil in a fog (exhausted) (happy) (confused) Learning Objectives 1. view images and identify English idioms hidden in them; 2. describe the images’ message(s) and write short stories based on understanding of them; 3. develop an open-minded attitude in cross-cultural communication. Pre-writing Think and Share How does the girl feel Why is she confused What would happen next How does the girl feel now Could you act and write how she feels Act and Share She has her hands on her cheeks and her eyes are wide open, showcasing her fear of a toad. Discuss and Share How does the girl feel finally What contributes to the girl’s attitude change the family’s explanation; the girl’s taste Story Map beginning climax (n. 故事高潮) - problem ending/_____ rising action a dilemma (n. 困境): I was of “toad”. an invitation a concern: “I” was _____ about the name. a(n) : I knew that it was actually a dish’s name. falling action a good meal confused afraid explanation solution How can we put it in a short story While-writing Part 1 (picture a-b) Part 2 (picture c-d) Peer-evaluation Criteria Description ( ) Content The story demonstrates a deep understanding of cultural differences and the potential for misunderstandings. Language The story effectively and vividly (形象地) describes emotions or movements. Structure The story is clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. Transitions between ideas are smooth. Sample Part 1: Last summer, I stayed with a British family. One night, the family wanted to share their food with me with the son saying, “We’ll eat toad-in-the-hole. It’s tasty!” I was puzzled, because the dish’s name sounded very strange. Part 2: The son saw my face and kindly explained, “It’s a British meal with sausages in a pancake which look like toads in holes.” I was relieved. We all laughed, and enjoyed the tasty dish together. Enhancement She was puzzled, because the dish’s name sounded very strange. (in a fog) She was in a fog when it came to understanding the dish’s name, as it sounded very strange. Brows (n. 眉头) frowned, the girl blinks in confusion as if she were in a fog. Her hands fly to her cheeks, and her eyes widen dramatically at the sound of the unfamiliar name. Practice They all laughed, and enjoyed the food together. (chew the fat) Chewing the fat and enjoying the tasty dish, we laughed and spent a beautiful night together. Drown in the hearty laughter and cheerful chatter, they chewed the fat over a feast, their spirits lifted by the sheer delight of tasty food and the warm vide. Summary Brows (n. 眉头) frowned, the girl blinks in confusion as if she ... ...
