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Watch the video.
fluttering snowflakes
（飞舞的雪花）
bending trees
snow lining the branches
the roofs are thick
...
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Unit. 6
First Snow
Learning Objectives
Remembering: Master key vocabulary about snow scenery (e.g., delicate, snow lining its branches...) and descriptive sentence structures (e.g., "The world became a cold place of dead white and pale blues").
Understanding: Comprehend the author’s description of first snow at different timelines (morning, after sunrise, afternoon, now) and identify the main idea of the passage.
Applying: Use the learned vocabulary and sentence patterns to describe a snow scene in simple English.
Evaluating: Analyze the author’s emotional attitude towards snow (e.g., love, fascination) through the passage’s language and details.
What will you think of when we mention "snow"
Cold
Pure
Romantic
Cruel
Any adjectives
Literature works that mentioned snow.
“Little Women”
by Jane Austen
"Like night of spring breeze comes suddenly, thousands of trees pear blossom."
"A timely heavy snow promises a good harvest."
Innocent
忽如一夜春风来，千树万树梨花开。
瑞雪兆丰年。
What careers did Priestley have in his lifetime
Joined the army
Studyed at Cambridge University
Worked as a freelance writer
Radio presenter
How would he present "snow" in the passage
p.82
p.84
Fast Reading
Skim through the passage.
What's the author's purpose in writing the passage
By describing the magical scenery of the first snow, the author encourages readers to come to England and experience its beauty for themselves.
By depicting the beautiful, near-magical scenery of the first snow, the author wants to convey his love for snow.
By recalling his memories as a child during the first snow, the author expresses his longing for the innocent happiness of childhood.
"... excited ...."
"strange and fascinating"
"a magical event"
Close Reading
Search for detail information with your deskmate or in a group. p.85
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Post-Reading
Compare both sides of the sentences, which enhance the description of snow
Share the expressions or sentences you like best with your deskmate.
I saw snow falling everywhere.
... I saw the ground so fantastically carpeted (by snow).
The sun came out and the snow began to shine.
The sun came out... shining bravely and flushing the snow with delicate pinks.
The world became white and blue.
... a cold place of dead white and pale blues.
It snowed really heavily.
The snow is falling heavily, in great soft flakes... you can hardly see across the shallow valley.
Post-Reading
Follow the timeline, imagine what the snow scenery would be like in the evening.
Try to complete the short passage with appropriate phases.
Word Bank
fluttering snowflakes
feathery (如羽毛般柔软的）
freezing cold
by the fireplace (壁炉旁）
the cracking sound of the burning wood
howling wind
the flickering lights
feathery snowflakes
(如羽毛般柔软的）
freezing cold
by the fireplace (壁炉旁）
the cracking sound of the burning wood
howling wind
the flickering lights
As the night fell, the world of pure white changed into somewhat grey and silver, with some lights _________ in houses far away in the valley. The weather outside was ____________, so instead of going for a walk, I sat ___________, holding a cup of coffee, and resigned myself to watching the ___________________ dancing in the ____________. The moon shined alone over the sky, casting shimmering light on the snow ground. It seemed as if there were diamonds scattered in this lovely town.In such a peaceful moment, even ____________________________ appeared to be pleasing. Cold as the night snow was, I felt deeply warm in my heart.
flickering
freezing cold
by the fireplace
feathery snowflakes
howling wind
the cracking sound of the burning wood
Snow, snow faster:
White alabaster!
Killing geese in Scotland,
Sending feathers here!
Write your own paragraph of "Snow at night."
2.Spare some time to observe and enjoy one of the natural elements around you.
Wrap-Up & Homework
Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own.
—— Charles Dickens
Thank You!

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