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Developing ideas (Writing)
Unit 6 Space and beyond
Know more about the journal entry and the information it
contains by analysing the provided passage.
Improve the writing ability of journal entry through building
up the system and polishing the language.
Imagine the life of ourselves and the aliens in space to inspire the spirit of exploration and develop the pursuit of seeking knowledge.
Learning objectives
Lead-in
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Read the passage quickly and find the topic
sentence in 2 minutes.
Pre-writing

Read the passage quickly and find the topic
sentence in 2 minutes.
Pre-writing
Read the passage carefully again in 4 minutes and answer the questions.
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1. What is the main reason why everyday tasks are less simple in space?
Everyday tasks are less
simple mainly because of
the zero gravity in space.
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2.Why is it important for astronauts to exercise regularly?

It’s because with no gravity
to push against, astronauts’
bones and muscles can become weak in space. Exercising regularly can help them stay fit.
Read the passage carefully again and answer the questions.
3. What else do you know about life on a spacecraft?
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Read the passage carefully again and answer the questions.
Astronauts’ everyday task
1. Why do astronauts need
to be strapped into sleeping compartments?
To protect themselves from injury.
Read the passage again for some details and find out astronauts’ everyday tasks and complete the mind map.
Astronauts’ everyday task
2. Why do astronauts need
to keep the interior of their
spacecraft clean?
To stop dust from getting into the air filter.
Read the passage again for some details and find out astronauts’ everyday tasks and complete the mind map.
Astronauts’ everyday task
3. How do astronauts keep themselves clean?
By using special soap and shampoo.
Read the passage again for some details and find out astronauts’ everyday tasks and complete the mind map.
Astronauts’everyday task
4. Why do astronauts have
to exercise regularly?
To protect their bones and muscles from becoming weak.
Read the passage again for some details and find out astronauts’ everyday tasks and complete the mind map.
Astronauts’ everyday task
5. Why are salt and pepper provided in the form of liquid ?
As salt and pepper would simply float away with no gravity.
Read the passage again for some details and find out astronauts’ everyday tasks and complete the mind map.
Imagine you have spent 24 hours on board a spacecraft.
Can you describe your day in it and write a journal entry?
We have learnt how to write a journal entry in BOOK 1.
Now let’s review the basic knowledge.
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While-writing
What is a journal entry?
A journal entry is an individual piece of writing that populates your journal. They are expressions of personal growth, interests and opinions. They are usually between 500-1000 words and each entry can be about something different.
Keeping a journal allows you to record what’s happening in your life and to work through your thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, you might write a journal for a special experience to help you record what you did and how you felt.
What is a journal entry?
a journal entry
What you did
Time
What you enjoyed most / least
How you felt
What does a journal entry usually include?
My journal entry
living in space
Part 1
Beginning
Part 2
Body
Part 3 Summary
1. Complete the outline of your journal entry.
2. Write down the topic sentences in each part.
3. Write down the details in each part. (main expressions)
Build up structure
Part 1
Beginning
1. Complete the outline of your journal entry
2. Write down the topic sentences in each part.
3. Write down the details in each part. (main expressions)
Life in space can be different from that on the earth.
Build up structure
1. Complete the outline of your journal entry
2. Write down the topic sentences in each part.
3. Write down the details in each part. (main expressions)
Part 2
Body
untie the strap - brush teeth - wash face - have breakfast - work on project - clean room - exercise
have lunch - work - exercise - perform experiments
meeting with colleagues - tied the strap - call family - fall asleep
Build up structure
Part 3 Summary
1. Complete the outline of your journal entry
2. Write down the topic sentences in each part.
3. Write down the details in each part. (main expressions)
express how you felt and your opinion about life in space
Build up structure
1. Please keep in mind the four elements to be included in a journal entry and use the structure we have just built up.
2. Try to use some words and expressions you have learned.
3. Do further research if necessary.
Now write a journal entry.
Student works:
Now write a journal entry.
cooperation
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s journal entries according to the following evaluation form.
Post-writing
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score (1-5)
use a correct structure of journal entry
spell the words and phrases correctly
use the advanced sentence patterns
use a variety of grammar structures
Self - evaluation
Learn to polish language
Learn to polish language
Learn to polish language
Student works: Friday 8 September
There being no gravity, the life in space can be varied from that on the earth. The most straightforward daily tasks on the earth can be very difficult in space.
In space, I enjoyed an unbelievable day. After getting up, I began to brush my teeth, spit into a towel and washed my face with special soap. Next, I started to have breakfast, which consisted of some bread and a bag of milk. I had to fetch a straw to drink the milk, otherwise it would float around in the spacecraft. Having worked for two hours, I needed to work out for some time to keep my muscles strong. I tied my feet to a special machine so that I wouldn’t float away. I had Mapo beancurd and fish-flavored pork for lunch. When it was time to go to bed, I went into a small cupboard, got into a sleeping bag and tied it to the wall of the sleeping compartment. I think I must look like a big sausage. It is so funny, isn’t it?
Living in space is rather difficult but fun. I enjoy observing the vast space very much. While observing it, I can’t help thinking of the greatness of humanity and the tininess of myself.
can be varied from that
which
otherwise
Having worked
so
When it
was time to
isn’t it?
rather difficult but fun.
can’t help thinking
that
Let’s check our works according to these questions.
Questions
Your evaluation
Evaluator
Does the journal entry include the four elements?

Is the journal entry organized properly and smoothly?

How is the language?
How is the handwriting?

Paper design
TOTAL MARK
How to write a journal entry about living in space ?
Summary
Make sure the topic
Collect materials
Build up structure
Organise materials
Polish language
Write a draft & check
Have you ever read Liu Cixin’s most famous science fictions ?
The series portrays a future, in the first book, where the earth is awaiting an invasion from the closest star, which in this universe consists of three solar-type stars which orbit each other in an unstable three-body problem, with a single earth-like planet unhappily being passed among them and suffering from extremes of heat and cold, as well as the repeated destruction of its intelligent civilizations.
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Further thinking
Further thinking
1. Is there possibility that in space there’re life forms looking for us as well?
2. What is their life like in your opinion?
3. Do you wish to be visited or greeted by them? Why/Why not?You can imagine this wildly.
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As we have been searching for life on other planets all through the years, I have the following questions for you...
If you are Mike, lucky enough to participate in a space travel project, you have lived in space for a few days. One day, you had an alien visitor. Please make a short video in English to tell your friends on Earth your findings about the alien in space, including its appearance, diet, habits and so on.
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