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(共20张PPT)
Reading for Writing
Unit3 DIVERSE CULTURES
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will:
Get the information about the Chinatown.
Master the structure and language features of the introduction to a place.
Write an introduction to your city/town.
Have you seen the movie Detective Chinatown
What does Chinatown feature
Chinese restaurants
and Chinese architecture
Chinese stores
Chinese festivals and celebrations
people in different skin colors practising tai chi
What does Chinatown feature
Chinatown in San Francisco
Chinatown in Los Angeles
Chinatown in New York
Chinatown in Chicago
Chinatown in London
history
language
architecture
tourist
attractions
food
…
Now let's read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco.
There are many Chinatowns
around the world.
What do you want to know about Chinatown
1. Who are the target readers
2. What’s the topic of the text
3. What’s the writer’s purpose
of writing this text
Visitors.
An introduction to
the Chinatown.
To attract more people to Chinatown.
Prediction
_________
__________
to San Francisco Chinatown
General
introduction
________ __________ of the Chinatown
Detailed
information
__________ of Chinatown
Importance
Introduction
Body
Summary
Reading fo Structure
An introduction to a city
location
climate
history
population
ethnic groups
languages
famous figures
legends / stories
famous food / drink
tourist attractions
businesses and industries
other names for the city / town
Read for details
history
What items are mentioned in the introduction
location
climate
ethnic groups
languages
Reading for the language features
expressions from this passage other expressions
location
size
population
climate
in San Francisco
be located/situated in; lie in; in the north of; to the east of
the biggest
...covers an area of about…square kilometers.
Its area is ……. square kilometers.
…have a population of ...
Its population is …..
mild all year round
hot and rainy on summer and cold and dry in winter.
Reading for the language features
expressions from this passage other expressions
history
tourist attractions
Businesses and industries
famous food/drink
historically; what started as a… then turned into...
…have a history of …;
…with a long history.
famous sites include…;to name but few; a key site; a great place
….have many places of interest,
such as/including…
offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing ;all kinds of …;varieties of
suit everyone’s taste;
traditional dishes from all over China
be famous for
be well-known for
various
Focus on the diversity of the sentences
Para1.
The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
Para2.
What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a centre for Chinese culture.
The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently.
Para3
It has a long and famous history, with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there.
Vivid
Specific
Rethink & Summarize
The information/items
An Introduction
An introduction
The Structure
The language features
Rethink & Review
Introduction
location; size; population
An introduction
Body
Summary
history; ethnic groups;
languages; climate;
famous figures;
famous food/drink;
tourist attractions;
businesses and industries
importance/influence
Structure
items/information
Writing Practice
Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to Jinan.
Brainstorm information
Write an outline
Draft your passage and polish it
Brainstorm information about Jinan
other names/location/population(约867万)/size(约10000多平方千米)
history/famous figures/famous food/climate/tourist attractions/
universities/businesses and industries
importance/influence
Outline
The name of your city/town:_______________ Structure Details
Introduction
Body paragraphs
Summary
be named as the Spring City; be located in the middle of; have a population of; cover an area of more than…square kilometers…
Historically,.. has a history of...; the political and cultural center; hot and rainy on summer and cold and dry in winter; varieties of springs; Famous sites include Baotu Spring Park, Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain; Li Qingzhao ,Xin Qiji; Furong Street offers a unique range of ...
play an important part in…/ an amazing place to enjoy your holiday
Jinan
Post-writing: check and polish
Is the city/town introduction clear
Is the information specific and are the facts correct
Does the city/town introduction contain all the important
Information
Is the information arranged in a good order
Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors

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