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课件网) Key question 沪教牛津版九年级上册 Unit 7 Reading Mark Twain Writing 主题范畴：人与社会 How do you describe a character in a story In this part, you will: plan and write your own story review. check and revise your writing. read Wang Yao’s story review and label the different parts. Writing a story review A story review is your opinion and analysis of a story. It tells others what the story is about, what you liked or disliked, and whether you would recommend it. A simple structure: 1. Summary – What happens (Keep it short, no big spoilers) 2. Characters – Are they interesting and believable 3. Plot – Does it make sense and keep you interested 4. Theme – What is the story's main message 5. Your opinion – What’s good What’s bad 6. Recommendation – Who would enjoy this story What did you learn from it I think Tom was quite clever. Although he tricked his friends, everyone was happy at the end of the story. 1 Wang Yao wrote a review after she read the story about Tom Sawyer. Read her story review below and label the different parts. a A brief introduction to the story and its main characters b The plot of the story c Her comments on the story (e.g. her favourite character) a b c P108 Answer the questions. Para. 1 - A brief introduction to the story and its main characters (1) What is the story’s name (2) Which book is it from Who wrote it (3) Who are the main characters (1) (2) (3) Para. 2 - The plot of the story (1) What is the main problem the character faces (2) What does the character do (3) How does the problem get solved (1) (2) (3) I think Tom was quite clever. Although he tricked his friends, everyone was happy at the end of the story. Para. 3 - Her comments on the story (e.g. her favourite character) What does Wang Yao think of the main character The Story Review Writing Framework Part I Introduction Purpose: Tell the reader what story you are talking about, who wrote it, and who the main characters are. Key questions to answer: What is the story’s name Which book is it from Who wrote it Who are the main characters Part Ⅱ The plot Purpose: Briefly tell what happens in the story, focusing on the main action. Key questions to answer: What is the main problem the character faces What does the character do How does the problem get solved Part Ⅲ Comment & Opinion Purpose: Share your thoughts on the character, the story, and what you learned. Key questions to answer: What do you think of the main character Do you like the story Why or why not What did you learn from it Get ready for a fantastic Reading Week at your school! Write a story review and share it with your classmates. Now write your own story review. P108 Step 1 Plan Choose a story and note down some key information in the mind map. what story you are talking about; who wrote it who the main characters are what happens in the story what you think of the character and the story, and what you learned P108 written ... ...
