1. Read Part A on page 102

  T: This week, a snowstorm hit Beijing. Our friend Sandy wants to write about it. And before  writing she makes some notes. Let’s have a look.

2. Have a discussion 

T: “A sandstorm happened in Beijing on Friday, 5 January.” “There was a sandstorm in Beijing   

on Friday, 5 January.” Which is better? Why? What about this one? Why? A sandstorm   

hit Beijing on Friday, 5 January. Some verbs can bring clear pictures in readers’ mind.

 T: Here is an interesting example.“越来越多的人开始骑自行车。” So, suitable words   

phrases or sentence structures can help make your article better.

3. Finish the table

Find out the detail about the sandstorm and fill up the table.

4. Answer the question

  T: Why did I stay at Millie’s home? (The snow was very heavy. My parents couldn’t get home.

Millie asked me to go to her home. My parents agreed and her parents agreed too.)

  T: As teenagers, you shouldn’t sleep outside without permission because you’re not old enough to do so. Remember to give more details and then readers will know how terrible the snowstorm was.

5. Compare

  T: Which is better among the three versions? Why?

6. Finish Part B on page 103   

  T: Now it’s time for us to help Sandy complete her article.

【设计意图】通过提炼A部分里的信息填表，让学生学习在写作中陈述事实性信息。

通过讨论让学生进一步了解细节描写对观点的支撑，同时学习使用过渡词。

 

1. Watch and take notes

T: Now it’s time for us to write. First we should choose a topic. There are many kinds of natural  disasters and you can choose any one you like. Since you’ve no time to search the Internet for more information, I will provide some for you. And I want you to write down some key words while watching the video. After that you need to write down some notes.

2. Show the structure

3. Offer some writing tips and useful expressions

T: Here are some writing tips and useful expressions for you.

【设计意图】通过过程性写作指导学生进行写作训练。