英语应用文写作L13.pptVIP

Unit 8 Invitation Lesson 1 Are you free this afternoon? I.Teaching Objectives In this section you will learn: In this section you will learn: 1.How to write postcards 2.Common mistakes when writing postcards and how to avoid them 3.The different uses of postcards II Teaching Tips 1.Postcards are public. Anyone can read them. Never write anything private or embarrassing in them. 2.Plan what you will write before you start. Space is limited on the back III Teaching Procedure Step1 Warm up Step2 Presentation Step3 Practice Step4 Mini-Projects Step1 Warm up Postcards are used for two main reasons, personal letters, and business advertising. Most emails include a picture or graphic one side and a space to write a short note and the address on the other. Business postcards will have some sort of advertisement instead of a note. Personal postcards are hand written and very informal, and they are often sent while traveling. Business postcards are usually typed. Step2 Presentation Read the following business postcards: Case 1 This is a postcard sent to everyone who lives in a town explaining the outdoor activities planned in the area. It is sent by an environmental protection group. Questions for discussion: Why do you think this group chose the picture they did for the front? _______________________________________________________________ Do you think this was a good choice? Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________ What do you notice about the address in Cases 1 that is different than writing an address in Chinese? Case 1 Questions for discussion: 1.Because the postcards is sent by an environmental protection group. 2.Yes, it can impress people on the environment 3.It includes the name of accepting the postcards instead of the writers. Case 2 This is a postcard sent by Alice to her friend Sue. Alice is traveling in China and wanted Sue to see what it was like. Personal postcards often give a snapshot of what