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(共27张PPT)
英语
电子教案
七年级 下册
Wonders of nature
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Unit
can describe the features of natural wonders
Objectives
learn new words about natural wonders
practise the pronunciation of /sp/ /st/ /sk/ /str/ /skw/
use comparatives and superlatives
Tasks
can find out what makes natural wonders beautiful
read a travel guide to Zhangye Geopark
listen to a conversation about the Great Barrier Reef
learn about landforms
can discuss experiences with nature and make a recommendation
Objectives
discuss experiences with different landforms
create a video recommending a place to be added to the Natural Wonders of the World
Tasks
can introduce a natural wonder using persuasive language
write about a natural wonder you have visited or plan to visit
A wonderful mountain
Mount Huangshan in Anhui is one of the most famous mountains in China, and one of the most visited. The Welcoming Pine welcomes millions of travellers every year. There are rocky mountains higher than the clouds and with more shapes than you can imagine. Sunrises and sunsets paint the sea of clouds with bright colours, turning the landscape into a fantastic work of art. The best time to visit Mount Huangshan is any time of the year. Different seasons bring different attractions. As a popular Chinese saying goes, “After climbing Mount Huangshan, a trip to any other mountain would not be worth it.”
Write about a place of natural beauty.
A description of nature
Study a model.
Subskill: Using persuasive language
What are the attractions of Mount Huangshan
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When is the best time to visit the place
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Where would you find this kind of text
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Does the writer like Mount Huangshan How do you know
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The Welcoming Pine, rocky mountains, sunrises and sunsets.
The best time to visit Mount Huangshan is any time of the year. Different seasons bring different attractions.
We would find this kind of text in a travel guide.
Yes. The writer uses positive language and a popular Chinese saying at the end of the passage, suggesting that Mount Huangshan is so unique that it is worth visiting.
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Answer the questions.
Facts Opinions
Mount Huangshan is in Anhui.
There are mountains and clouds.
You can see sunrises and sunsets there.
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The model text is full of language that expresses the writer’s plete the table and find out how to write a persuasive description.
There are rocky mountains higher than the clouds and with more shapes than you can imagine.
Mount Huangshan in Anhui is one of the most famous mountains in China, and one of the most visited.
Sunrises and sunsets paint the sea of clouds with bright colours, turning the landscape into a fantastic work of art.
Tips: We use comparatives and superlatives to show how special a place is. We use adjectives, verbs, and nouns that express a ______ (positive / negative) opinion. We describe with details in order to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
positive
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Sunsets and sunrises give colours to the clouds.
Sunsets and sunrises give bright colours to the clouds.
Sunsets and sunrises give bright colours to the clouds.
Sunsets and sunrises give bright colours to the sea of clouds.
Sunsets and sunrises give bright colours to the sea of clouds.
Sunsets and sunrises paint the sea of clouds with bright colours, turning the landscape into a fantastic work of art.
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Look at the sentences and complete the tips for how to write persuasively.
Add __________.
Improve ________.
Improve _______. Add words, phrases or sentences.
nouns
adjectives
verbs
Think. Think of a natural wonder that you have visited or you would like to visit. Answer the questions.
Where is it
What attracts you to this place
What does it look like
What can you see or do there
When is a good time to go there
What do other travellers say about this place
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Write. Write your description using persuasive language. Use the model and the tips from Step 1 to help you.
Check. Read your description and answer the questions.
Did you include the information listed in Step 2
Did you use descriptive adjectives effectively
Did you express your opinion with any persuasive language
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Peer review. Exchange your description with your classmate. Answer the questions.
Is the description clear and well-organised
Does he or she use descriptive adjectives
Does he or she use any persuasive language
Does the description encourage you to visit the place Why or why not
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Video script:
Yueya Spring: A hidden treasure in the desert
What makes natural wonders amazing
Task: Create a video to recommend a place to be named a new Natural Wonder of the World. A model video script is given.
Scene Action Voice-over
1 Show the title of the video. Music in. Hello everyone! Today we are very happy to introduce to you a place that should be named a new Natural Wonder of the World. That is the wonderful Yueya Spring, a lake in the shape of a new moon in China’s Gobi Desert.
Scene Action Voice-over
2 Show a video of Yueya Spring. ... Isn’t it beautiful
You may be wondering how Yueya Spring can remain in the middle of the sand hills—for thousands of years, in fact.
3 Show pictures explaining the formation of Yueya Spring. The fact is that the geographic features around it, especially the Mingsha Mountain, keep it from being covered by sand in the desert. And the groundwater keeps it from drying up. That’s what makes the Spring special.
Scene Action Voice-over
4 Show the text “Vote for Yueya Spring” on the screen. Music out. And for this reason, we believe that Yueya Spring is the best choice and should be added to the Natural Wonders of the World.
Yueya Spring
A hidden treasure in the desert
Study the model video script. Match descriptions a–d with scenes 1–4.
how special the place is
a short introduction, saying what the video is for
a conclusion, summarising what has been said
what the place is, where it is, basic facts about it
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Work in groups. Choose a place that you believe should be recognised as a Natural Wonder of the World. Consider its special features, beauty, and importance.
Research and collect detailed information about the place, including its natural features, historical and cultural value, and any recognition.
Prepare a script that outlines the key points you want to cover in the video. Organise the information clearly. Make sure you have explained the place’s special features and the reasons why it should be named a World Natural Wonder.
Record your words. Then edit your video. Use the questions to help you.
What kind of visuals can be added to the video to make it more interesting Such as a map, a picture, or a short video
What kind of background music can be used
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Share your video with other groups and ask for advice. Improve your video.
How well I can do these A. identify the purpose of the writer
B. talk about natural wonders using comparatives and superlatives
C. write about a natural wonder using persuasive language
D. understand the historical and cultural value of a natural wonder
E. identify facts and opinions in persuasive texts
F. collect useful information through the internet
Describing natural wonders
area attract beauty best view
be home to be made up of climate feature
form imagine landform look like
power recognise shape size
sound like underground
Expressing amazement
amazing attractive bright fantastic
huge perfect popular powerful
special wonderful
Add more! What other useful words or cool things have you learned Add them to the lists.
geopark
UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) are special places that have unusual and interesting land formations, landscapes, history, and culture.
Add more! What other useful words or cool things have you learned Add them to the lists.
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