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Logic
逻辑
Coherence
衔接
Language
语言
Finding Niesha’s courage
DIRECTORY
Steps for continuation writing
What does courage mean to you
Tip：Show more than tell .
Reading for comprehending
What's the writing style of the passage
Narration（记叙文）
Argumentation（议论文）
Exposition（说明文）
story
who
when
where
what
why
how
hint
story
character
plot
theme
relationship
features
setting
event
emotion
philosophy
Reading for comprehending
About the characters （who）
Niesha
Mr. Roberts
Niesha’s mother
blue ribbon
Reading for comprehending
Niesha failed to give a class presentation.
Mr. Roberts encouraged her never to give up and work hard .
Momma inspired her with a blue ribbon won for public speaking.
Reading for information and language
The chill from the autumn winds was bad, but it was not nearly as hard to bear as the chill Niesha felt in her heart.
She could not forget the way she had frozen in front of the class today.
Mr. Roberts had divided the class into groups to do presentations. Today had been Niesha’s turn. However, things did not turn out as expected.
Mr. Roberts had kindly ended Niesha ’s part of the presentation even though she had clearly not finished. He had also asked Niesha to stay after class for a moment.
“Niesha, I know you’re shy, but you worked hard on this project. I’d hate to see you give up on yourself.” Mr. Roberts had hesitated, “If I give you until tomorrow, do you think you can find your courage ”Niesha had nodded, grateful for the chance. She had kept her head down and hoped the school day would end soon.
Qs: What did Mr. Robert do after Niesha failed the presentation
How did Niesha react
Reading for information and language
The chill from the autumn winds was bad, but it was not nearly as hard to bear as the chill Niesha felt in her heart.
She could not forget the way she had frozen in front of the class today.
Mr. Roberts had divided the class into groups to do presentations. Today had been Niesha’s turn. However, things did not turn out as expected.
Mr. Roberts had kindly ended Niesha ’s part of the presentation even though she had clearly not finished. He had also asked Niesha to stay after class for a moment.
“Niesha, I know you’re shy, but you worked hard on this project. I’d hate to see you give up on yourself.” Mr. Roberts had hesitated, “If I give you until tomorrow, do you think you can find your courage ”Niesha had nodded, grateful for the chance. She had kept her head down and hoped the school day would end on.
shy ;
timid ；
unconfident
kind; patient ;
thoughtful;
considerate
helpless
shy; nervous embarrassed
grateful
sad;frustrated
When she reached her back steps that afternoon, she could see an inviting light coming from the kitchen windows. Momma was baking.
Momma studied Niesha’s face as she came into the kitchen. “What’s wrong, Niesha ”
Tears shone in Niesha’s brown eyes. Niesha let the whole story out. Momma was silent for a moment, her hands still busy with the cake.
“Why is it that you can talk to me about anything and everything, but you can’t talk to your class ” Momma asked. She set the timer and then said, “Let me show you something.”
Niesha followed Momma to her bedroom. There Momma pulled out a book filled with newspaper clippings and pictures. In it there was a blue ribbon that said “First Place” and a picture of herself when she was very young, standing with her parents.
“I won it for public speaking. I started the school year as the shyest girl on the speech team, but I ended the year as the blue ribbon winner. It wasn’t easy because I was a timid girl—not sure of myself at all. I worked hard, and mostly I faced my fears. You just need to find your courage.”
Reading for information and language
Qs: What did Niesha do when she was back home
How did Momma respond
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Reading for information and language
When she reached her back steps that afternoon, she could see an inviting light coming from the kitchen windows. Momma was baking.
Momma studied Niesha’s face as she came into the kitchen. “What’s wrong, Niesha ”
Tears shone in Niesha’s brown eyes. Niesha let the whole story out. Momma was silent for a moment, her hands still busy with the cake.
“Why is it that you can talk to me about anything and everything, but you can’t talk to your class ” Momma asked. She set the timer and then said, “Let me show you something.”
Niesha followed Momma to her bedroom. There Momma pulled out a book filled with newspaper clippings and pictures. In it there was a blue ribbon that said “First Place” and a picture of herself when she was very young, standing with her parents.
“I won it for public speaking. I started the school year as the shyest girl on the speech team, but I ended the year as the blue ribbon winner. It wasn’t easy because I was a timid girl—not sure of myself at all. I worked hard, and mostly I faced my fears. You just need to find your courage.”
careful ; caring ;
encouraging ;
inspiring
hopeless
Clues to predict the development： Tone of the story and acceptable ending
heartwarming
Mr. Roberts
Niesha’s Momma
Please them
Let them down

Tip: Positive ending is preferred.
Clues to predict the development：Theme of the story
Character:
Setting:
Plot:
Niesha;
Mr. Roberts;
Momma
kitchen
presentations;
tears;
blue ribbon;
worked hard;
fears;courage
Clues to predict the development：Underlined words
Niesha;Mr. Roberts;presentations;courage;kitchen
Momma;tears;blue ribbon;worked hard;fears
Para.1: That was the second time someone had told her that today. …
Para.2: The next day Niesha again walked to the front of the classroom to give her presentation. …
Tip: Focus on the given sentence of paragraph 2 first. Because some information in paragraph 2 must be mentioned in paragraph 1 to maintain coherence.
Clues to predict the development : Given beginning of each continued Para.
The next day Niesha again walked to the front of the classroom to give her presentation....
Para.2:
Design your question chains to predict the development
◆ How did Niesha perform What changes
◆ How did Mr.Roberts and Momma respond
◆ What did she learn from the presentation
That was the second time someone had told her that today.…
Para.1:
Tip: Make use of the key words in the given sentences to infer more .
Design your question chains to predict the development
What did Niesha do to make it
What did Momma do to help her
How did Niesha feel later
What does the second “that ” refer to
Why is “the second time” mentioned here
1. The style and tone should be in agreement with the given text.
2. A reasonable plot is a must.
3. Vivid description with beautiful language is necessary.
4. Proper length (about 150 words) and neat handwriting are preferred.
Keys to a piece of good continuation writing
Create your writing – Para.1 &Para.2
◆ Niesha’s reflection on her performance ;
◆ Niesha’s preparation for the following day’s presentation ;
◆ Momma’s inspiring words ;
◆ Her mental state
Try to describe Niesha’s actions, thoughts, feelings in a detailed and vivid way.
◆ Niesha’s changes in performance such as her action and mental state;
◆ What she learnt from the presentation ;
◆ Remark from Mr. Roberts, her peers or her Momma
Para. 1: That was the second time someone had told her that today.
Gazing at the blue ribbon , Niesha wondered whether she would be able to find the courage . Lost in thought ,she was led back to the kitchen for the baked cake. Momma seemed to have noticed Niesha’s uncertainty. She cut a slice for the sweet cake and handed it to Niesha .“You can make it.” Momma reassured her and reached her hand to tie the blue ribbon to Niesha ‘s wrist . Niesha ate each mouthful ,relieved .
One possible version
Para. 2The next day Niesha again walked to the front of the classroom to give her presentation.
Niesha could find herself overwhelmed by nervousness once more. Earlier that morning, Niesha had folded Momma's blue ribbon into her school bag .As Niesha faced her peers , preparing to speak, she was reminded the ribbon . She thought of the smell of Momma’s kitchen, the love she felt at home , but most importantly Momma’s inspiring words . Niesha took a deep breath and started the presentation with confidence. Today she found her courage.
One possible version
How shall we describe the joy of success
The image of Momma ‘s wearing a beautiful blue ribbon kept flashing through her mind.
A voice echoed in her mind , “Niesha , you can do it.”
cannot conceal her excitement ;
cannot wait to share the exciting news with her mother ;
Happy tears welled up in her eyes ;
Be overwhelmed by enormous joy;
For your reference
Psychological activities
Choose to stay positive during tough time.
Optimistic whatever happens.
Utilize every opportunity to share .
Refuse to give up.
Adjust my mood and live one day at a time .
Greet the evil fate with a smile .
Enjoy teaching all my life .
courage
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Finish and polish your writing after class .
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