Using LanguageⅡ优秀公开课教案

选修8 Unit 3 Inventors and Inventions

Writing---教案

宁波市第三中学

宋芳芳

1.

Teaching Goals:

本教学环节的目标是让学生通过对前期所写的两封申请信进行对比阅读后明确该类应用文的几个基本要素：structure，language，tone, lingking words ，进一步掌握并积累申请信写作的语言资料并能结合自身优势写一篇符合要求的申请信。

2.Target language

Useful words and expressions：

apply for

get along with sb.

advantage

outgoing

independent

stand out

appealing

fill in the job vacancy

graduate from

engage sb. in

meet one’s requirements

have a good mastery/command of ……

be fond of

be elected as

live up to sb. expectations

I would like to apply to become…

Ten years of English learning enables me to have a good command of this language I would be grateful if you could…

3.Teaching important & difficult points

1.the structure of an Application Letter

2.the useful expressions of an Application Letter

3.the manner of speaking of an Application Letter

4.学情分析

该教学内容为选修8unit3第四部分writing。学生前一节课是该单元的listening环节，内容是关于the Dyson Company的相关信息。课后让学生就了解到的该公司的信息结合自己的实际情况写一封求职信。这节课会用到学生前一天所写的作文，然后结合学生习作展开本次教学环节的指导。

5.Teaching Procedures: Step 1. Lead-in 结合学生即将毕业，迎来时间较长，自主安排性较强的一个假期，他们都会对这个假期的安排充满自己的期待这个实际情况，以这个为切入口，展开这节写作课的话题：job application letter

Brain-storming

2.

呈现前一天作业求职习作两篇，要求学生进行对比阅读并提出问题：

If you were the director of that company ,after reading these two letters, who will you accept? Why? social practice

What will you do in your holiday? travel play games learn something

Dear Mr Dyson

I have been interested in machines .Since I became a student, I have kept trying out all kinds of novel things. I have read many books about inventions. These books help me a lot. And I'm good at spoken and written English. I work very hard and I can get on well with other people. I have a lot of hobbies, such as reading, playing basketball and so on. I also won several awards during my school days. I apply for a position in your company. I have confidence in myself.

I hope you can reply me as soon as possible.

LiHua _______________________________________________________________________________

Dear Mr Dyson

I would like to apply to become an assistant in your company.

I expect to get a master's degree in mechanical Engineering from Beijing University in 2008. In addition , in the past few years, I have got experience in designing new projects, which helped me develop good professional competence in my subjects. what's more, working for a company that designs engines for jeeps and helping them design several parts of the new engine made me think I would like to work in a real inventor's company.

I understand that I have the qualifications and experience that you need for the personnel in your company. I would be grateful if you would consider employing me in your company.

Yours sincerely,

Liu Xue

通过提问，导出以下内容

When you are writing an application letter, you should pay attention to the following points: structure

Application Letter

words & expressions

manner of speaking

linking words

设计说明：导入部分结合学生即将到来的暑期安排，能有效打开学生的思考，自然引入申请

信的写作欲望。以学生实际写作文本为切入点，贴近学生实际情况的案例让他们更有效地认

识到这类应用文的写作注意要点

。

Step 2.Reading

1）进一步分析两封申请信中的优秀案例，用实例让学生再次加深上一个步骤中提到的写作要点

Dear Mr Dyson

I would like to apply to become an assistant in the purpose your company.

I expect to get a master's degree in mechanical

Engineering from Beijing University in 2008. In the past few years, I have got experience in designing new projects, which helped me develop good professional competence in my subjects. what's more, working for

a company that designed engines for jeeps and helping them design several parts of the new engine made me think I would like to work in a real inventor's company.

I understand that I have the qualifications and

experience that you need for the personnel in your

company. I would be grateful if you would consider

employing me in your company.

Yours sincerely,

Liu Xue hope experiences

qualifications / strengths

2)讲解范文各个要点同时给出该部分可参考使用的相关表达，为下一步的再次操练积累一定的

语言素材

先简单介绍

beginning部分的有用表达



I'm writing to apply for the job you advertised in today's newspaper. 

The ad is really very appealing to me, so I’m now writing to you in the hope of filling in the job vacancy.



I’m writing in the hopes that you will be able to offer me a summer job

I'm interested in the advertisement for a (sales manager) in your company. 对于

main part 部分要引导学生注意该部分的特点——“convincing”, 先给学生一个小组讨论活动

I need an English teaching assistant, and you can apply for this position, now it’s your turn to convince me that you are qualified.

awards

communicaton skills

讨论中引出该部分useful expressions



Years of English learning enables me to have a good command of this language. . 

I believe that I have the training, experience and qualities that you are looking for … 

Not only do I have the enthusiasm for the position, but also I am confident that I am well-informed 

Being outgoing and independent, I think I will stand out among the others as long as I try my best. 

I was awarded the first prize in an English speech conteset. The last part 

Of course I’ll work hard and well if I can hold the position. I’m eager for your early reply.



I’d appreciate it if you could give me the opportunity.



I’d like to be your secretary very much. If these meet your requirements, I’ll be very thankful

experience strengths English assistant …

for your kindness .



I do hope to be admitted to your summit. 

I sincerely hope that my application could be favorably considered.

3) 再一次回顾求职信的结构，提出注意点



The beginning

:the purpose 

The main body: self introduction （experience

/ special skills

strengths/ technical qualifications

hobbies /interests honors /awards……）



The last part : your hope

your contact information 注意点：

1.语言要平实，简洁

2.描述优势特长时应表达清晰，重点突出

3.语气要诚恳而积极

设计说明：本步骤包括三个任务，第一个旨在利用前一个步骤中的对比结果对申请信的结构进行总结归纳，理顺写作思路；第二个任务则是通过学生的brainstorm来主动输入申请信各个组成部分中的多样化表达方式，为后续的操练做好语言的输入准备，同时设置的头脑风暴的话题“English assistant”跟最后操练部分的话题接近，是为后续的语言输出做好必要的铺垫；第三个任务则是在分部分学习、整理该类应用文结构和语言后再次回顾各部分要素和注意点，让学生后续的同类文章的再次写作中注意到文本结构、语言、语气、衔接这些方面。

板书:

The beginning : the purpose

The main body: self introduction

(convincing) The last part : your hope

( sincerely & formal ) Step 3. Consolidation 1）要求学生根据所学内容限时按要求写一篇求职信

假如你是李华，从报纸上看到某社区服务中心面向高中毕业生招聘暑期英语辅导员，并负责学员课间服务事项。请根据下面的广告内容用英语写一份求职信。

ASSISITANTS WANTED

Valuable chances are open for high school graduates who are good at English．Their work is to teach children basic English and tend them during the break．Requirements attached：

1．Good at English．2．Experienced priority．

注意：

1．短文词数80字左右；

2．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称

参考范文

Dear Director:

I’m writing to apply for the post of assistant advertised in the newspaper .It is quite appealing to me. Through the activity ,I can help the children learn English better and develop their interests in English. At the same time, the valuable experience may help me a lot in my future life.

Ten years of English learning enables me to have a good command of this language. In addition, I have previous experience. During my stay in middle school, I used to be a volunteer in some children‘s English training institution on weekends. So it won’t be hard for me to deal with pupils as I am easy to get along with.

I believe my experience and fluent oral English will be a great help for me in doing the work. I’m available for interview at any time. It would be appreciated if I can get your offer.

Sincerely,

Li Hua

写作完成后，请部分学生呈现自己的申请信，同时让部分学生做社区招聘负责人，听取申请

信后选择他们认为合适的人选并说明理由。

设计说明：这部分的巩固性练习旨在让学生学习、交流、整理申请信的结构语言后将所学迁移到实际应用中，所以写作话题也是按照学生自身的实际情况和需求设计，让他们有兴趣，有欲望地在课堂所搭建的支架的帮助下将所学内容进行有效的输出。后一部分的呈现和现场评判则是在学生互评的基础上让学生主动地再次熟悉巩固所学内容。

Step 4

homework 1.Read the example again 2.Review the useful expressions 3.Polish your application letter