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Unit3 Using Language
课时内容
Explore theme parks and write about a park
主题语境：人与自然 主题群：自然生态
子主题：主题公园 语篇类型：宜传文稿
文本分析：
【What】本文是一篇宣传文稿，围绕“主题公园”,宣传介绍了“让你儿时梦想成真”的迪 士尼乐园、“快乐体验美国东南部历史文化”的多莉山公园和“既长知识又有乐趣”的珠海 长隆海洋王国。
【Why】通过剖析主题公园蕴含的意义和文本段落结构、梳理文本内容和宣传文稿的语言特 色，引导学生关注该语篇类型的内容要点、语言表达特征和写作方法与技巧，模仿文本结构 和语言特色写一篇介绍主题公园的文章，启发学生思考主题公园的除娱乐休闲以外的价值。 【How】本文是一篇典型的旅游目的地宣传文稿。作者采取“总一分”的叙述结构，围绕“好 玩，不仅仅是好玩”这个主题，先从概要介绍入手，再分三段介绍了三个具有代表性的主题 公园：迪士尼乐园、多莉山公园和珠海长隆海洋王国，启发读者思考主题公园蕴含的文化意 义。作者采用能够勾勒出栩栩如生画面的形容词、具有说服力的if条件状语从句和充满号召 力的祈使句，使文章显得简练，充满感染力，能够打动读者。
课时目标
学完本课后，学生能够：
1.掌握旅游宣传文稿所包含的内容和具体的框架，熟悉文本内容和语言特点。
2. 仿写文章，介绍一座主题公园。 重点难点
重点
梳理语篇结构和分析语篇内容，关注宣传文稿的语言特色，积累景点描写类的语言表达。 难点
迁移本课所学知识，介绍一座主题公园。
教学准备 教师准备
本课中三个主题公园的相关知识。 学生准备
1.预习课文内容。
2.多渠道了解更多有关迪士尼乐园、多莉山公园、珠海长隆海洋王国等中外著名主题公园 的信息。
精彩课堂
Stepl 学习理解
活动一：感知与注意 1.Discuss.
Ask students to look at the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.
·Have you ever been to a park like that ·What can you do or see in such parks ·What kind of park is it
·In your opinion,what is a theme park 2.Make a prediction.
Ask students to look at the title,subheading,and pictures.Then have them predict.
·According to the title and subheading,what do you think the writer will talk aboutin the text ·According to the pictures,what do you think the writer wvill talk aboutin the text
Suggested answers:
·The writer will talk about some theme parks.They are not only fun to visit but also educational or informative.
·The writer may talk about three theme parks:Disneyland,a park with waterwheels and a park with huge aquariums.
3.Guess
·How will the writer organise his/her language
Suggested answer:
·Maybe the writer will organise his/her language in a vivid way,using"total-division"structure.
【设计意图】通过迪士尼乐园的图片、让学生结合已有生活经历和体验，初步认识主题公园；
通过观察标题、副标题和图片之间的关联，引导学生预测文章内容、结构和语言表达，为后 续的阅读与写作做铺垫。
活动二：获取与梳理
1.Read for the structure.
(1)Ask students to skim the text and finish a chart.
(2)Ask students to choose the best answer. The text is likely to appear in
A.a newspaper advertisement
B.a survey
C.a science magazine
D.a guidebook
Suggested answers:
(1)①introduce ②Dollywood ③Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (2)D
2.Read for details.
Ask students to read the text again,and then have them finish the table that shows the introductions to each theme park and give headers for columns A to D.The answer of column A is given.
Function Example(s)
A:Name and Location B:① C:② D:③
Disneyland (various locations) Travel through space; visit a ④ ⑤ A parade of ⑥
Dollywood in ⑧ ⑨ put on performances there
Thunderhead
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in ⑩ Water fight against pirates;exciting roller coaster;water rides Whale Shark Aquarium; polar bears Plenty of restaurants with
Suggested answers:
①Rides ②Attractions ③Food/Restaurants ④pirate ship
⑤enormous swinging ships,scary free-fall drops ⑥Disney characters
⑦ the Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USA
⑧An old wooden roller coaster ⑨Famous country music groups
⑩Zhuhai,China dolphin and sea lion shows
tasty food for every appetite
【设计意图】通过略读，验证对文本的猜测；通过概括段落大意，认识“总一分”结构的主题 公园宣传文稿的写作框架；通过精读，归纳文章的写作要点。
活动三：概括与整合
1.Read for language features.
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)(1)Ask students to read the text.Then have them work in groups to find the following items in
Paragraph Adjective If-clause Imperative Other
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students to discuss the functions of the usage of adjectives,if-clauses,imperatives and-ing forms.
Have them give some examples.
Adjectives
If-clauses
Imperatives
-ing forms
Suggested answers: Adjectives
Function:Add colour and life to the text,and make the descriptions more interesting and inviting. Example:an adorable fairytale;the splendid journey
If-clauses
Function:Help the readers make the decision to do as you suggest.
Example:If you want to have fun and more than fun,come to Disneyland! Imperatives
Function:Motivate readers to do something.
Example:Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America's historical southeastern
culture! -ing forms
Function:Describe activities vividly.
Example:Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun.
(3)Ask students to underline useful expressions that used to introduce the following topics. the name and the location of a theme park
the activities in a theme park >the theme of a theme park
>the recommendation given to the visitors
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How to introduce the name and the location of a theme park ·There are various kinds of theme parks,with different parks for almost everything:.. ·Some parks are famous for having...,others for showing... ·The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Dianeyland.which can be found in several parts of the wvorld
How to introduce the activities in a theme park ·Travelling through..,visiting a.,or meeting,.are all possible at... ·As you wander around the fantasy amusement park,you may see.. · Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you,from...to... ·Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round,indoors and outdoors.
How to introduce the theme of a theme park ·Disneyland will bring you into a magic world and make your childhood dreams come true. ·...,it shows and celebrates America's traditional southeastern culture. ·Chimelong Ocean Kingdom..is one of theleading ocean-themed parks..
How to give the recommendation to the visitors · If you want to have fun and more than fun,come to...! ·Come to...to have fun learning all about America's historica southeastern culture! If it is...that you are looking for,come to...!
comprehension
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)What does the title "Theme Parks-Fun and More Than Fun"mean Ask students to ad the text. Then have them finish the table and think about the question.
Theme park Fun activity More than fun
Disneyland
Dollywood
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Theme park Fun activity More than fun
Disneyland travelling through space;visiting a pirate ship;meeting an adorable fairytale or cartoon character;seeing Snow White or Mickey Mouse;.. Make your childhood dreams come true.
Dollywood enjoying country music;visiting the candy shop;riding on the only steam engine;.. Learn all about America's historical southeastern culture.
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom walking under the Whale Shark Aquarium;seeing up to20,000 fish; watching the dolphin and sea lion shows;enjoying tasty food;... Learn the knowledge about marine animals.
the question.
·After learning this text,what do you think a theme park is
3.Read
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answer.
Ask
students to read
the text and
answer
Suggested answer:
【设计意图】赏析文本语言特征，学习语篇的写作特点，挖掘主题意义，为学生独立完成写 作搭支架、做有效铺垫；提炼三个公园“好玩的活动”和“不仅仅是好玩”的内容，启发学生思 考主题公园蕴含的文化意义，深化对主题的理解。
Stepll 应用实践
活动四：内化与运用 Writing.
(1)Ask students to use what they have learnt to write an introduction to a park.(Activity 3) Choose the park you wish to write about.
Make a mind map about the park. Use your notes to write your draft.
(2)Ask students to exchange their draft with a partner.Have them use the checklist to give feedback on their partner's draft.
Is the introduction clear
Does the writer include all the important points about the park
Does the writer provide any additional information about the park Does the writer use-ing forms
Does the writer use correct grammar,punctuation,and spelling
(3)Ask students to get their draft back and revise it.
Suggested answer:
Universal Studios Japan is oneof the best places in the world to go to if you want to experience movie magic!One of its main highlights is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter,where you can visit Hogwarts and relive the magicof Harry Potter films.Minions,Spider-Man,Jurassic Park,and Sesame Street are also featured in its many exciting attractions and rides,which include immersive
【设计意图】教师引导学生利用本课所学篇章结构以及形容词、if 条件状语从句、祈使句动 词-ing 形式写出有意思、有内涵、有吸引力的公园介绍，在运用中巩固课堂所学知识，建自 己的写作知识体系。
StepI迁移创新
活动五：想象与创造
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友 Steven 寒假期间要去北京环球度假区游玩，请根据提示信息 给他写一封回信介绍北京环球度假区。
1.位于北京东南部，2021年开放，是世界最大的环球影城；
2.包含七大主题景区(themed lands),最著名的是哈利 ·波特魔法世界(The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter)和具有中国特色的功夫熊猫盖世之地(Kung Fu Panda:Land of Awesomeness); 3.活动：游乐设施有过山车、旋转木马等，了解电影发展史，享受美食等。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Suggested answer: Dear Steven,
Glad to hear that you are coming to Universal Beijing Resort during this winter vacation,and let me introduce it to you.
Located in the southeast of Beijing,Universal Beijing Resort,which opened in 2021,is the largest Universal Studio in the world.It includes seven themed lands,among which the most famous ones are the Wizarding World of Hlarry Potter and Kung Fu Panda:Land of Awesomeness with Chinese characteristics.Universal Beijing Resort has many superb rides to amuse you,from exciting roller coasters to relaxing carousels.If you are a movie fan,it is a perfect place for you to learn about the history of film development.The park also has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for your appetite.
With all these attractions,Ido believe you will have a fantastic time there! Yours,
Li Hua
【设计意图】在应用文写作中，迁移运用本节课所学知识，巩固课堂所学，提高写作能力， 现以读促写的目标。

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