Unit 7 The Sea----Communication Workshop教案

Objectives

■ To write a report about a tourist attraction.

■ To practise using linking words of contrast.

■ To prepare for and take part in a public debate.

■ To practise giving opinions.

■ To listen to a song and understand it.

■ To practise using vocabulary concerning the environment.

Resources used

Cassette, Writing Help 1, leaflets of tourist attractions in the area.

Possible problems

Some students will be more comfortable with the public debate activity than others. Try to ensure that all students have a role that they can manage successfully.

Background

The model report shows the style of reports in British English: use of formal language, use of numbers and letters to outline the main and subsidiary points, clear structure with a statement of things in favour, a statement of things against and a conclusion.

Gavin Sutherland wrote the song 'I am sailing' and it became popular when the Scottish singer, Rod Stewart, sang it. Dolwyn Bay is an invented place.

Routes through the material

. If you are short of time, omit the Talkback stage of the writing and speaking workshops.

. If you have time, students can do the Options activities.

. If you have two lessons for a unit, the natural break is after the writing activity.

Language Power: pages 62-63.