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(共21张PPT)
Unit 1
Growing up
Developing ideas—Writing
Learning objectives
1. To know the layout of a book review
2. To learn to write a book review.
本单元写作项目是书评。
[基本框架]
Book Review 书评
1．开头 (the beginning) —— 引出书目；
2．主体 (the middle) —— 详细介绍作品内容；
3．结尾 (the ending) —— 阐述自己的观点看法。
Pre-writing
Task 1: Read the book review and find out the three steps of writing a book review.
(Para 1 – Para 2)
(Para 3)
(Para 4)
Introduction:
Evaluation:
Recommendation:
the beginning
the ending
the middle
Pre-writing
Task 2: Have a discussion about what basic elements should be included in a book review.
the title of the book
the name of the author
the genre
the memorable character
a quote from the book
Task 3: Read the book review and find the information below.
the title of the book
the name of the author
the genre
a memorable character
a quote from the book
● The Little Prince
● Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
● children’s fantasy
● a rose
● “It’s the time you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important.”
1. What is the plot of the book
The story tells about a pilot who has crashed in the desert. While the pilot is trying to fix his aeroplane, a little prince from another planet comes to him. He recounts his adventures to the pilot and they become friends.
Task 4: Read the book review again and answer the questions.
2. What is the key message of the book
It talks about the importance of looking beneath the surface of things to uncover their real meanings.
3. What does the reviewer think of the book
The reviewer thinks it is a touching book that everyone should read, whatever their age.
Task 4: Read the book review again and answer the questions.
Task 1: Find out the basic elements of the famous book – The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.
the title of the book
the name of the author
the genre
the memorable characters
a quote from the book
While-writing
Basic elements of The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn:
The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
Novel
Huckleberry Finn, Jim
If you tell the truth, you do not need a good memory.
the title of the book
the name of the author
the genre
the memorable characters
a quote from the book
Task 2: Make notes of the book.
General facts about the book:________
Plots of the book:______________
Comments:_______
Conclusion and recommendation: ______
General facts about the book:
_______________________________________
written by Mark Twain, a great American novel
Plots of the book:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
The story takes place along the Mississippi River. He, as well as a slave named Jim, finds a raft and sails down the river together, having many adventures. The story tells how Huckleberry Finn’s encounter with Jim makes him accept Jim as a man and as a close friend as well.
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The book shows the writer’s view of so-called “civilization”, and reflects the moral growth of Huckleberry Finn. He comes to realize that Jim, a slave, is not only a man, but a good man.
Conclusion and recommendation:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
The book is worth reading. The book contains criticism. Above all, it’s a story about seeking freedom.
Task 3: Work in groups. Talk about how to write the descriptions.
By using proper adjectives or adverbs to make the passage vivid.
By using attributive clauses to enrich the content.
By using parallelism / analogy / personification to stimulate the readers’ interest and imagination.
Task 4: Work in groups. Talk about how to tell others your opinions.
By using some useful expressions.
For example:
In my view … / In my eyes … / Personally, I think…
Take … for example … / For instance
To conclude … / To sum up … / All in all
Choose a book that means a lot to you. Plan a review of it and make notes.
Now write your book review.
(Pay attention to what we have learnt.)
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s book review and share them with the class.
Presentation
Post-writing
Reference Text
A Book Review of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel written by Mark Twain, one of the greatest writers to use everyday English in American literature. It is commonly regarded as one of the first “Great American Novels”. The story takes place along the Mississippi River. Huckleberry Finn is a poor white boy who runs away to escape his bad-tempered father. While hiding on an island in the middle of the river, he encounters Jim,
a runaway black slave. They find a raft and sail down the river together, having many adventures. The story tells how Huckleberry Finn’s encounter with Jim makes him accept Jim as a man and as a close friend. The book shows the writer’s view of so-called “civilization”, and reflects the moral growth of Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Finn comes to realize that Jim, a slave, is not only a man, but a good man. The book contains much sharp social criticism, especially of slavery and racism.
I think the book is well worth reading. Ultimately, it tells a story showing how everyone seeks freedom, and how every human being is entitled to respect.
Reference Text
Find the following expressions and work out their meanings.
对我们青少年有好处
充满着
从书上学到很多
被情节感动
值得阅读
引起热烈的讨论
1．be good for us teenagers
2．be full of
3．learn a lot from the book
4．be touched by the plot
5．be worth reading
6．cause a heated discussion
Language points
Polish your book review and hand it in.
Homework

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