Unit 4 History and TraditionsReading for Writing 導學案Learning Objectives1. To practise reading for details and discussing related questions.2. To appreciate Irelands beautiful countryside and its traditional customs.3. To write a descriptive passage about a place you like.Learning ProcessStep 1. Read the text carefully with the following two questions.1.What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?_2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture?_Step 2. Read, find out “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morningsong”in the reading passage and appreciate the meaning of it._Step3.Think about two relative questions.1.What Chinese traditions and customs do you think are the most worthwhile to experience?_2.What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?_Step 4. Analyse the descriptive paragraph.Structure:the introductory sentence:_the ending sentence:_Vocabulary:1.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, _(提供了一些東西) each of the senses2.The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, _(青山連綿起伏，牛羊點綴其中)3.With all this beauty, _(毫不令人驚訝的是) Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining4. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are_ (很有可能會體驗到當地的文化和風俗 )first-hand.Sensory detailsSenses:1._2._3._4._5._Places:_Details:_Step5. Work in pairs. Choose your favorite place that is interesting, exiting or surprising and then try to describe itto you partner in the following perspectives.What can you see?What can you hear?How does the place feel?What can you smell?What can you taste there?What does the place make you think or feel?Step6.Use your answers to draft a passage about the place.Make the reader eager to read your writing A striking imageSomething surprisingIn my village, every day startsWith a “fire ”! The houses turnred as the sun rises above theIntroductionA quote or questionmountains.TransitionsHelp the reader follow your ideasIn the morning/afternoon/eveningFirst, second, etc.In the north . In the east .BodyDetails and examplesUse sensory detailsDo not use general words Give examplesWhat can you see, hear, smell, etc.?I learnt a lot.What did you learn?There were many things. What? Some people.Who?Let the reader know that the passage endsAt night, the stars come out to tellus that all is well and my villagegrows quiet. For now well sleep,EndingHelp the reader remember your writingand tomorrow the sun will set uson fire again for a new day!【答案】Step1.1. Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses.2.By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watchingdancing. OR By exploring all different parts of the country and experiencing what he country gives to all the senses.Step 2.1It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.Step 3.1. Answers may vary.2. By traveling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.Step4.Structurethe introductory sentence: Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.the ending sentence: If you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are likely to experience the local culture and customs first-hand .Vocabulary1.offering something for 2.with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle3.It is not surprising that 4.more than likely to experience local culture and customsSensory detailsSenses:1.sight2.hearing3.touch4.smell5.tastePlaces:in the green counties and hillsby the seain the mountainsin the mountainsin a village pubDetails:feast for the eyesroar, cries, music of the coast, morningfeel the sun on your skinsweet scentdeliciousStep6 Sample WritingIn my village, every day starts with a“fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains,Seeing the flames, the roosters sound the alarm. They wake everyone in the village with their loud cries, chasingthe children to school and rushing the adults to work. In the evening, a gold haze settles over everything. This is myfavourite time of the day, when all work for the day has been completed. When the smell of hot oil and fragrantspices float through the air, I know that it will soon be time for dinner. My neighbors begin to call to their children to come home. The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favourite places to rest.At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now well sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!