泛读4unit 1概要1.pptVIP

What is Extensive Reading? Extensive reading -pleasure and general understanding Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding Why do extensive reading? It can consolidate previously learned language It can provide massive comprehensible input It can enhance our general language competence It leads to improvement in writing It facilitates the development of prediction skills It teaches us about the culture of the target language users It helps to build confidence Read as widely as possible, and as much as possible, as enjoyably as possible. Unit One Lecturer: Ding Li Outline Plan and requirements Text 1 Lead-in questions Background Information Discussion of the text Exercises Fast reading Assignments Course Plan One unit per week Requirements 1. Participate in class actively 2. Preview and review lessons in time 3. Finish all the assignments Assessment 1. class participation 2. group work 3. home work Text 1 Genius and the Craftsman Lead-in questions What kind of materials would you like to read? Why? How to make a successful literary work? Which factor is more important, genius or efforts? What do you think of rewriting? Lead-in questions What kind of materials would you like to read? Why? How to make a successful literary work? Which factor is more important, genius or efforts? What do you think of rewriting? The main idea of the text Genius and craftsmanship function to produce a good story. Background information 1. Robert Frost Robert Frost was born on March 26, 1874 in San Francisco and died on January 29, 1963 in Boston. Frost was an American poet and poet-in- residence at a number of colleges and universities. He was best known for his use of colloquial language, familiar rhythms, and symbols taken from common life to express the quiet values of New England life.His major works include the books of poems A Boys Will (1913), North of Boston (1914