Task(2): Writing a letter to explain cultural misunderstandings: Skills building 3优质课教案

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Unit 3 Task Teaching plan Teaching aims: 1.

To introduce some words which can be used in writing a letter of apology. 2.

To help the students to know the structure of a letter of apology. 3.

To help the students to learn some useful sentences which can be used in writing a letter of apology. 4.

To help students write a letter of apology. Teaching important points and difficulties: 1.

To understand and use the useful sentences 2.

To write a letter of apology Teaching methods: 1.

Task-based approach 2.

Cooperative approach Teaching procedures: Step1: Lead-in

First, talk about customs and culture habits and taboos of Chinese Spring Festival.

And if we break the taboos, what will happen? Now, a student wants to tell us about her experience, let’s welcome her.

Q: What can we do to make up for it?

Second, ask students to list the words which can be used to apologize to others? Step2: Learn the vocabulary

Ask the students to read the vocabulary, and help the students to understand the words.

Step 3: Learn the structure of the letter 1. If I want to write this kind of letter, can you tell me what I can mention in my letter? It can be divided into 3parts. 2. Let’s read a sample and find out what will be mentioned in it. 3. First, talk about your purpose of writing this letter. Second, explain why you make such kind of misunderstanding. Third, say sorry again and show your hope

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Step4: Learn some useful sentences about writing a letter of apology 1. Read the sample again and find out the sentences we can use. 2. Then show students more sentence patterns. 3. Finish the translations work

4. Make a sentence of your own. Step5: Write a letter of apology 1.

Discuss with your group member about what are you going to write 2.

Write the letter Step6: Self-assessment Step7: Appreciate a sample and polish your answer. Step8:Homework

Write a letter of apology to any one you want to. (后附有学案)

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Writing a letter of apology学案

学习目的

1.学习道歉是所需要的相关词汇

2.学习写道歉信的篇章结构

3.学习写道歉信会用到的相关句型

4.学习写道歉信

一、有用的词汇

apologize regret inconvenience trouble pity mistake sincere forgive 致歉，道歉

遗憾

不便

麻烦

遗憾

失误

诚挚的

原谅

hurt offend insult cause express convey absence stupid 伤害

冒犯

侮辱

造成

表示

表达

缺勤

愚蠢

二、范文赏析

Dear Mr. Singh,

I’m writing to apologize for any misunderstandings that occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day.

I felt rather strange when you would not shake hands with me. I did not realize that there are some taboos in different countries and cultures. After reading a magazine article, I know that people from India don’t shake hands with their left hands. I should not have held out my left hand to you. And I know you do not eat beef because of your religion. I feel very sorry for not having known these taboos earlier. I hope you can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. I hope our next meeting will be happier. Yours sincerely,

John

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三、道歉信写作结构

1)目的(purpose)

----表达歉意。

2)解释(explanation)----说明造成过错或不能履行承诺的原因，提出补救措施。

3)愿望(hope)----可再次表示歉意或希望得到谅解。

An example of a letter of apology (Address) 150 Renming Road (Date)

Aug. 25, 2006 (An opening)

Dear Sir/Madam/Mr. Smith /Mrs. Green,

(Body of the letter) 1.

Purpose of the letter 2.

An explanation 3. An ending phrase to apologize again

(I’m/We’re terribly sorry for…)

(your name & signature) Sincerely yours, Peter Brown

三、有用的句型

1.Purpose of the letter 1)I am/We are writing to apologize …

2)I’m writing to make an apology for…

3)I must apologize for…

4)I am writing this letter to express my regret…

5)Here is my deepest apology for…

1）.我写信是向前几天我带您在北京游玩的时候所产生的误解道歉。

that occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day. 2）.我写信是为了向昨天没能参加您的生日聚会道歉。

that I didn’t join in your birthday party yesterday.

3）.

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2.

An explanation 1)Unfortunately, we didn’t realize /understand

that…

because in our culture we…

2)From reading a magazine article/book, I learnt that …

1）读了杂志之后我才知道，日本人在给别人名片的时候希望别人能认真的马上看一看名片。

I learn that Japanese people would like others to look at their business card when they give out it. 2）. 我从书上了解到美国人在太拥挤的地方会感到不舒服，我知道了这是私人空间的问题。

I learn that people from USA feel uncomfortable if others are too lose to them.

it is a matter of personal space. 3）.

3.An ending phrase to apologize again 1). I’m/We’re terribly sorry for…

2).Please allow me to say sorry again! 3).Please accept my apology! I do hope you will understand me and excuse me for my carelessness. 4).Please accept my sincere apologies for this unhappy experience. 1）.我为没有早点知道这些文化习惯而道歉，并希望您能原谅我所造成的这些误会。

Not having known these cultural habits earlier.

You can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. 2).我为没能早点知道这点而道歉，并希望您能原谅我让您感到不舒服。

Not having known this earlier.

And

making you feel uncomfortable. 3）

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五、黄金模板

(1) Dear ______,

I am truly sorry that ______(道歉的原因).

The reason is that ______(介绍原因).

Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. Hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

(2) Dear ,

I am sorry that I must apologize for

. I’m writing to tell you the reason for it.

I’m afraid what I have done has caused much inconvenience to you. In order to make up for my fault, I will

.

Please accept my apology. I do hope you can understand me and excuse me for my carelessness.

yours sincerely (name)

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五、写作

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Yours sincerely,

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六、Self-assessment 1.Write the letter in the right form.

2.Write the letter in three parts to mention(提及) the purpose, the explanation and the hope.

3.Write the letter with right sentences and words that we learnt

just now. 4.Write the letter with very good sentences and words that we

didn’t learn just know. Such as…

七、范文

Dear Mr. Takashi:

I am writing to apologize for any misunderstandings that

occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day. I notice

you were a bit upset when I put the business card you gave me in my

pocket without looking at it, and I did not know why you bought so

many things.

From reading magazine article, I learnt that Japanese people

give out their business cards when they greet others and they would

like others to look at their cards carefully, so I should have read your

card before I put it in my pocket. I also know why you bought so

many things here. Because giving gifts is expected in Japan and on a

trip, you must bring back lots of gifts.

I feel very sorry for not having known these cultural habits

earlier. I hope you can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. I

hope our next meeting will be happier.

yours sincerely,

Xiao Ming

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