Unit 2 Task 1 Writing a letter about
Unit 2 Task 1 Writing a letter about the Tower of London 板块:教学设计—课件
Lead-in Leading in by talking about my period teaching plan: • get to know discourse markers • do two listening practices • read an information booklet
How did I connect my information? • First of all, … • Second, . . . • And finally, … Discourse markers
What is the function of discourse markers? 1. To link words and phrases. 2. To show the connection between what the speaker is saying and what has already been said. 3. To reflect the speaker’s attitude towards what is being said.
Practice: Use suitable discourse markers to fill in the blanks. Of all the colors, I like green best. There a To begin with variety of reasons for this. ______, it is often associated with nature. ______, In addition green is thought of as a cold color which may Apart from these, this help people calm down. _____ magical color can also help you feel comfortable. ______, For example if you feel tired of working or studying, by focusing on some green trees, your eyes will have a good rest.
Listening practice Another mark: landmark What historic buildings are landmarks of London? The Buckingham Palace; The Big Ben; The Tower of London…
Discussion 1. What do you know about the Tower of London? 2. Is it only made up of one tower? No. 3. What was it used for in history? a. For protection. b. As a prison. c. As a zoo. d. As a safe.
Listening: Part A Answers: 1. in fact; 2. to get back to; 3. the next important point; 4. well; 5. nevertheless; 6. a second; . 7 moreover; 8. another; 9. a fourth; 10. the final function; 11. in fact
Listening: Part B • What do you think the answer will be in the second half of the radio programme? • Answers: 1. the people; 2. water; 3. pulled up; 4. 22; 5. churches; 6. soldiers; 7. wardrobe; 8. jewels
Reading Victims Executioner Time Reason Anne King Henry had borne a 1536 Boleyn VIII daughter Walter failed to James I 1618 Raleigh find gold
Discussion • What can we infer from the story of Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh? • Possible answers: 1. Some kings or queens could be quite cruel. 2. People’s fate sometimes was controlled by others. 3. Life was hard to predict. 4. .
Writing Rewrite the passage, using as many discourse markers as possible and revise your passage with your partner. Para. 1: The reasons for their killing. Para. 2: Your comment or conclusion. • Start like this: Some British kings were really cruel. Let me give you two examples … As I was saying, …
Homework Revise your passage according to your partner’s evaluation and rewrite it on the exercise book.
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