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1、Writing in English Writing in English Unit 2 DiariesUnit 2 DiariesBefore you readBefore you readDiscuss the following questions with your partners:1 Why do people keep diaries?Who do they write diaries for?2 What kind of things do people usually do at the beach?Reading:Tinas diaryReading:Tinas diary
2、Think about the text:Did you enjoy reading Tinas diary?Why or why not?Checking your comprehensionChecking your comprehension1 When did Tina go to the beach?Tina went to the beach on Saturday 7 October.2 Who did she go with and who did she meet there?She went with Jane and met Tim,Paul and Mary there
3、.3What was the sea like?The sea was perfect because it was warm and as smooth as a mirror.4 How did Tim and Paul feel about the sea that day?Tim and Paul felt a little disappointed about the sea.5 Where did they buy their food and drink?They bought their food at a little shop close to the beach.6 Wh
4、y didnt Jane,Mary and Tim expect the other team to win?Because there were only two people in the other team.7 How did everyone feel about their afternoon at the beach?They had all really enjoyed their afternoon at the beach.Main aspects of diariesDiariesWhen WhoWhereHowWhatWhyStudying the organizati
5、onStudying the organizationIt starts with the date.Studying the organizationStudying the organization1 Diaries usually start with the date.2 In diaries,events are usually written in the order of time they happened.3 You can make your writing more interesting by having both short and long sentences i
6、n it.Circle the words that join the clauses.a We joined them and we spent the afternoon together.b I was pleased because I dont like big waves,but Tim and Paul were a little disappointed as they like swimming in huge waves.Studying the languageStudying the language Writers use words and expressions
7、of time to help readers to know when the events happened.Look at Tinas diary and underline all the words and expressions of time.When we write diaries,we usually write about our feelings as well as about things that happened to us.Group the words of feelings:When we write diaries,we also give our op
8、inions about people,things and events.Read the sentences and underline the adjectives that show you the writers opinion.Describe how you think the writer is feeling,and Describe how you think the writer is feeling,and discuss your answers with discuss your answers with others.others.a I had a fantas
9、tic afternoon.b The sea was perfect.c I had a terrible day.d Youre a naughty boy.e I saw a very strange animal.f My sister has a beautiful singing voice.g I siad a very silly thing in class today.Writing:Basic model Writing:Basic model 1.The six aspects of a diary;2.Words and expressions of time;3.W
10、ords and expressions of feelings and opinions;4.Simple sentences and clauses.Planning and writing the first draftPlanning and writing the first draftTask:Write your diary for the day when the interesting Task:Write your diary for the day when the interesting event happened.event happened.1 Your writ
11、ing will be much better if you plan it first.2 One way to organize your ideas is to talk about it before you write.3 You cant write down all your ideas so you have to choose the best ones.EditingEditing1 Check your work and look for ways to improve it.2 Ask your partner to give advice about how to i
12、mprove the writing.3 Read your writing and put a tick or a cross beside each question.If you answered“No”to any of the questions,go back and correct or improve your work.4 Discuss with your partners how you could improve your writing.Checking ItemsYesNOa Have you spelt all the words correctly?b Is y
13、our grammar correct?c Have you used words and expressions of time where the can be useful?d Have you used a few adjectives to show your opinion about things?e Have you written at least one sentence that describes your feelings?f Have you got some sentences with only one clause and some sentences with more than one?ExtensionExtension Try keeping a diary every day for at least two weeks.You will be surprised how your English writing improves.