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英语沪教版八年级上册
of memory
The secret
Writing
Unit 7
Learning objectives
分析范文结构，运用“What-Why-How”结构写出一篇关于记忆方法的短文；
重点
01
在日常学习中，尝试运用记忆技巧来提升学习效率。
02
通过本课时的学习，学生能够：
Watch and answer
What’s the video about?
It’s about how to remember English vocabulary.
Watch and answer
What technique is mentioned for remembering words?
Step 1: Find a “picture word” that sounds like the new word you want to learn. This “picture word” must be something you can see in your head (like a robot, a sheep, or a guitar—not something you can’t imagine!).
Step 2: Make a silly or fun picture in your head to link the “picture word” to the new word’s meaning.
Free talk
What are some effective ways to remember what we have learnt?
Discuss and complete
Make summaries
Teach someone else
Use mind maps
Create rhymes
Activate① our
five senses
Retell it to
someone
Draw pictures
Connect to real life
... more ...
Discuss in groups and complete the mind map.
Ways to remember
what we have learnt
Read and answer
What is “Teen Post”?
What is the writing task?

It’s the name of an online magazine / newspaper for teens.
Writing tips for remembering things.
It is an expository text.
3. How many parts can we divide it into? And what are they?
Skim and find out
Three. They are what, why and how.
2. What’s the passage about?
It explains the mind map skill.
What type of text is it, narrative, argumentative or expository?
Read and answer
1. What is a mind map according to the text?
A mind map is a visual summary of what we have learnt.
2. Why is using mind maps helpful for remembering things?
Because mind maps put all key points together in one place and show the connections between ideas.
3. What are the steps to make a mind map?
First, set a central topic. Then, use tree-like branches to build around this central topic. Finally, remember to use keywords and phrases in the mind map.
Read and say
Function of each part：
Tell us what a mind map is.
Describe its basic features.
Explains the benefit of mind maps.
Introduces the steps to make a mind map.
Read and learn
When writing tips for remembering things:
WHAT→WHY→HOW structure：
what it is
why to use it
how to do it
first, second, then, lastly, ...
What transitional words can we use when describing steps?
Think and share
Step 1 Plan
Look at your ideas in the mind map in Exercise 1 and choose a tip to write about.
Let’s plan
Step 2 Write
Write your tip down.
Let’s write
Check and revise
I explained what the tip is, why it is useful, and how to do it.
I used transitional words to organize my writing.
I used the words and expressions I learnt in this unit.
I used correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Tick (√) the boxes to check your writing, and then revise it.
Share your writing.
Share and show
Summary
How to write tips for remembering things
What? → Define the tip and describe its features
Why? → Explain its benefits
How? → Describe the steps
Homework
Finish revising your writing.?
Basic:
01
Choose another memory method and write a new passage.
Practice:
02
Interview a classmate or teacher about their memory methods. Write a short report.
Extend:
03
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