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Unit5 Language Around the World
Discovering Useful Structures
Name: Li Mei(李梅)
Age: 16
Nationality: China
She is a girl who is an international student in Ireland.
a bright smile
a notebook in her hands
adj.
prepositional phrase
restrictive relative clause
Restrictive relative clause can make the information more specific and rich.
Unit5 Language Around the World
Discovering Useful Structures
1.observe and conclude the functions, rules and usages of restrictive relative clauses led by when, where, why and “preposition+which” by analyzing Li Mei’s trouble, solution and connection to culture.
2.describe your favourite Chinese names with restrictive relative clauses led by when, where, why and “preposition+which”.
3.enhance cross-cultural awareness and cultural confidence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, we will be able to:
Activity 1: Watch a video to answer questions and recognize Li Mei’s trouble.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
1. What does she remember
2. Where did she grow up
3. Why does she care about her name so much
Activity 1: Watch a video to answer questions and recognize Li Mei’s trouble.
She grew up in a small town where names carry the hopes of families.
The deep cultural root of her name is the reason why she cares about her name so much.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
She still remembers the awkward moments when her name Li Mei was mispronounced in class.
1. What does she remember
3. Why does she care about her name so much
2. Where did she grow up
She still remembers the awkward moments when her name Li Mei was mispronounced in class.
Activity 2: Observe and conclude the function of restrictive relative clauses and relative adverbs.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
She still remembers the awkward moments.
Her name Li Mei was mispronounced in class at the awkward moments.
the awkward moments
the awkward moments
when
the awkward moments when
restrictive relative clause
Function of restrictive relative clause
identify, modify the “moments”(antecedent), and make information more specific and rich.
restrictive relative clause
main clause
antecedent
relative adverb
The function
of “when”
1.link the antecedent to the restrictive relative clause.
2.act as the adverbial of time in the restrictive relative clause.
She grew up in a small town where names carry the hopes of families.
The deep cultural root of her name is the reason why she cares about it so much.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
Li Mei will always remember the sunny day when she arrived in Ireland.
Activity 3: Observe, combine sentences and conclude the rule of relative adverbs.
1. Li Mei will always remember the sunny day.
She arrived in Ireland on the sunny day.
2. She grew up in a small town.
Names carry the hopes of families in a small town.
3. The deep cultural root of her name is the reason.
She cares about her name so much for the reason.
reason
adverbial of reason
where
when
why
Relative adverbs
(关系副词）
Antecedent
（先行词）
Act as
（充当成分）
Time Nouns
（ moment,day...)
adverbial of time
Place Nouns
（town...)
adverbial of place
Reason
adverbial of reason
Basic rule
She still remembers the awkward moments when her name Li Mei was mispronounced in class.
Activity 4: Discuss, observe and fill in the blanks and conclude the rule of “preposition+which”.
She still remembers the awkward moments.
Her name Li Mei was mispronounced in class at the awkward moments.
She still remembers the awkward moments at which her name Li Mei was mispronounced in class.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evalution
1.The language class during/in which we discussed cultural differences was surprisingly lively.
2.LiMei still remembers the day on which his grandfather planted a plum blossom tree for her.
when = _______________...+ which
How to choose preposition
at/during/in/on
Activity 4: Discuss, observe and fill in the blanks and conclude the rule of “preposition+which”.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
3. She grew up in a small town where names carry the hopes of families.
She grew up in a small town _______which names carry the hopes of families
4.The deep cultural root of her name is the reason why she cares about it so much.
The deep cultural root of her name is the reason _____ which she cares about it so much.
in
why=for + which
where=in...+which
for
Tips
1.Depend on the antecedent
2. Depend on the verb phrase
5. A variety of classic works appeared during the Tang Dynasty
______which we Chinese are proud.
of
Activity 5: Choose proper relatives or preposition to practise the usages of relative clauses and learn Li Mei’s solution.
plum blossom. Winter is the season 6.________ plum blossoms bravely bloom against the cold. That is the reason7. I truly cherish the character ‘Méi’.” After the presentation, many of my classmates got interested and came up to me. I was overwhelmed with various questions about Chinese culture and language, and a few students even asked me to choose Chinese names for them.
To help others pronounce and understand my name correctly, I gave a presentation in front of the whole class. This was the moment 1. ________which I had been looking forward. I explained confidently: “Chinese people have special feelings for their names 2. carry profound meanings. ‘Li’ is my family name 3. dates back to over 2000 years ago. The name Li originated from the time 4. the emperors of the Zhou Dynasty were in power. It was later adopted by descendants of the emperors of the Tang Dynasty, spreading widely across China. As for ‘Mei’, I come from a small village 5. plum blossoms cover the hills. My given name, ‘Méi’, refers to the
Step1 Identify restrictive relative clause
Step3 Analyze elements of restrictive relative clause
Step4 Choose relative
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
to
that/which
when
that/which
where
when
why
Step2 Find antecedent
Evaluation:
Requirements: 1.Use restrictive relative clauses led by when,where,why or“preposition+which” (at least 2).
2. Express the cultural information of characters.
Activity 6: Do a micro-writing by describing one of your favourite Chinese names to help Li Mei explain the meaning and spread Chinese culture.
Four Gentlemen when where why
plum(Mei) winter, in the snow... On mountains, in courtyards... Perseverance, hope...
orchid(Lan) spring... In deep valleys, by a quiet study(书房) elegance, virtue...
bamboo(Zhu) at dawn, in the morning... In bamboo forests, in classical gardens toughness, humility...
chrysanthemum(Jiu) [kr z nθ m m] autumn... In gardens, on mountain slopes (山野） longevity,calm
For example:
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
梅 兰 竹 菊 春 夏 秋 冬 渝 宁 星 乐 安 俊 杰 雪 悦 聪......
Criteria
Contents Are there sentences expressing the cultural information of characters
Language Are there at least two restrictive relative clauses led by when, where, why or “preposition+which”
Are restrictive relative clauses led by when, where, why or “preposition+which” correct
handwriting Is the handwriting beautiful and neat
Activity 7: Use this checklist to make the evaluation and improve your writing.
Discovery
Application
Creation
Evaluation
The Bridge of Words
Language is the bridge where cultures meet,
And a global stage where East and West can greet.
With every “when” “where” and “why” we learn,
A deeper love for culture we will earn.
For grammar is not just a rule to know,
But a seed from which true understanding can grow！
Sublimation
Make use of AI tools to polish your writing and create more restrictive relative clauses.
Required homework:
Create more names reflecting Chinese culture for Li Mei’s foreign classmates and explain the deep meanings.
Optional homework:
Homework:
THANK
YOU

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