Welcome to our class,Enjoy reading & Love writing,A good reader,* Logical structure * Useful information * Good language,A good writer,Learning objectives,By the end of this class, you are supposed to grasp the gist of the story and understand the details supporting the theme of the story apply what has been learned to writing about the topic concerned form a correct outlook on life Understanding Appreciation Application,What is life?,What is life?,Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. -Francis Bacon,Why did Rose go to college? 2. Did Rose finish the college degree before her death?,She wanted to realize her dream of having a college education.,Understanding,Yes, she made her dream come true.,A good reader,What is life? - the story of Rose,Which of the followings are talked about in the article?, a. a happy family life b. an impressive old lady c. a touching speech d. peaceful death e. lifelong love,Try to understand Roses qualities from the examples.,A good reader,Qualities we should possess,积极的_ 9. 乐观的_ 创新的_ 10. 热情的_ 坚持的_ 11. 自信的_ 幽默的_ 12. 谦虚的_ 可靠的_ 13. 随和的_ 外向的_ 14.下定决心的_ 有主见的_ 15. 勤奋努力的_ 勇敢的 _,positive,creative,persistent,humorous,reliable/dependable,outgoing,strong-minded,optimistic,enthusiastic,confident,modest,easy-going,determined,hard-working,courageous/brave,enthusiastic/ outgoing,humorous,dreamt,motivated,realize/live,determined/persistent,icon,opportunity,optional,optimistic/ brave,Which sentences of the speech impress you most?,Appreciation,Anybody can grow older. That doesnt take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. (line.30) Remember, growing older is unavoidable; growing up is optional. We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. (line.40),Appreciation,Growing older is unavoidable.,Growing up is optional.,Is the glass half empty or half full?,We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.,live a dull/poor life,live a meaningful/rich life,You will grow older, but you may not grow up.,What is life?,Life is growing up. Life is giving, not getting.,A good writer,Task1(paper1) Rewrite the story of Rose within 4-5 sentences.,Her age and why did she go to university? What kind of person is she? The most impressive sentence in her speech and your understanding,-Application,A good writer-Application,Task2(paper2) Finish a reading-based writing, using some useful and related information we talked about above.,Criteria,Organization - 2. Language - 3. Handwriting -,well-organized structure,proper use of linking words,no spelling mistakes,no grammar mistakes,appropriate complex sentences,neat and easy to read,usually two or three paragraphs,and, but, to begin with, in addition,Only when we are we able to ,Remember-try to use what you have learned today!,Reading makes a full man,Be a keen reader Be a sharp reader Be a critical reader Make yourself understand the writer,Writing makes an exact man,Content clear and to the point Writing style- well organized - persuasive - impressive Make yourself understood by others,