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Unit 4 Exploring literature
Integrated skills (Ⅱ)（教學設計）
I. Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. talk about different types of books;
2. use some expressions to make recommendations;
3. write a letter to the school library to recommend books;
4. work with partners to check and improve the writing.
II. Key competence focus
Write a letter to the school library to recommend books.
III. Predicted area of difficulty
1. Convey the ideas clearly.
2. Write the letter properly.
IV. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Revision
T helps the Ss to recall the knowledge of types of books by asking questions:
What types of literature were introduced in the last class
What are the features of each type
Which type(s) is/are more popular
Which type(s) is/are less popular
【設計意圖：通過設問，喚醒學生上堂課所學內容，為下文推薦書目做鋪墊。】
Step 2 Lead-in
1. T arouses Ss’ interest by introducing the setting and asking some relevant questions.
T: From part B, we know that the library is going to add 200 new books next month, and the librarian is asking for suggestions on what books to buy. Are you looking forward to the new books What types of books do you want the library to buy
2. T offers Ss some useful expressions for their discussion.
T: Before you start discussing about the types of books that you want to recommend, let’s learn some useful expressions about making recommendations first.
I’d recommend/suggest ...
If you ask me, I’d pick/choose/go for ...
I believe ... would be a better choice.
I think ... would be better/more effective than ...
My favourite books are ..., to name a few.
【設計意圖：通過提問引出情境和話題；帶領學生學習相關句型表達，為下面對話活動的順利開展做準備。】
Step 3 Talking in pairs
1. T asks Ss to have a discussion in pairs about the types of books that they think the school library should buy and provides Ss with the ideas below to help them.
Types of books you want the library to buy
Reasons for recommending each type
Examples of each type of book
2. T gives an example of how to start the talk.
A: Our school library is going to add 200 new books next month. What types of books do you want to recommend to the librarian
B: If you ask me, I’d choose …, because ...
...
3. Ss talk in pairs about types of books they want the library to buy. Then T asks some Ss to present their discussion contents in class.
T: All of you have shared your ideas with your partner. Now, it’s time for some groups to share your ideas with us. When your classmates are sharing their ideas, the rest of you are suggested to focus on the types they prefer and the reasons they give.
【設計意圖：通過對話，讓學生有機會運用在Step 2中所學習的句型表達，并在實踐中學會清晰地表達自己的觀點，為接下來的寫作做好鋪墊。另外，鼓勵學生大膽對話，有助于提高學生的口語交際能力并培養他們的自信心。同時提醒學生要注意聽其他同學所講的內容，為下文寫作做鋪墊。】
Step 4 Writing a letter to the library to recommend books
Brainstorming
T asks Ss to finish the table shown on the slide.
Planning
T shows Ss some key points before writing in terms of the structure, the format, and the language.
Learning about the structure
T: When writing a formal letter to recommend books, you can follow the structure below:
Begin by clearly stating the purpose of the letter.
Expressions of stating the purpose
* I am writing to recommend ... to you.
* I take great pleasure in recommending ... to you.
* Knowing that ..., I strongly recommend ... to you.
* It is with a great pleasure that I recommend ... to you.
Explain what types of books you want to recommend and the reasons.
Expressions of explaining types of books you recommend and the reasons
* The type of books I would like to recommend is ...
* It is because ...
* The reasons are as follows.
* The reason why I recommend ... is that ...
* There are several reasons why I think ... is a good choice.
End the letter by stating the result you wish to see.
Expressions of stating the result
* I hope my recommendation will be of great help to you.
* I would be grateful if you could consider my recommendation.
* I would appreciate it if you could take my recommendation into consideration/account.
Learning about the format
When you write a formal letter, you should began with Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms ... and end with Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely.
Learning about the language
Use formal language instead of spoken language.
Avoid using contracted forms like I’m and he’s.
Sample learning
T shows Ss a sample and analyses the sample together with Ss.
Writing
T asks Ss to write a draft of the letter. T walks around the class and joins them, giving them some suggestions when necessary.
Checking & Revising
T guides Ss to check and revise their writings in terms of punctuation, spelling, grammar, choice of words, style and structure. Ss can revise their drafts on their own first (self-review), and then exchange drafts with their partners (peer review) from the following aspects.
Punctuation
Spelling
Grammar
Choice of words
Style (formal/informal)
Structure
Self-review
T asks Ss to revise their own writing and offers some questions to help them in self-review.
Is my writing complete in structure
Does my writing use formal language
Does my writing have the proper format
Have I used the expressions we learned today
Is my handwriting clear and beautiful
Peer review
T asks Ss to exchange their writings and offers some questions to help them in peer review.
Is the punctuation used properly
Are there any mistakes in spelling
Does the writing use the proper tense
Are there any beautiful words or diverse sentences
Is the writing in the right style
Does the writing follow the right structure
【設計意圖：通過一系列活動，給學生提出具體寫作建議，引導學生抓住寫作要點，最終提升寫作能力。】
V. Homework
Polish up the letter.

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