Module3 Unit1 Using Language
Writing Practice
A sad love story between
Li Fang and Hu Jin
Niulang and Zhinu
Zhinu met Niulang, fell in love at first sight
got married secretly, happy
The Goddess of Heaven, angry, forced Zhinu
back, Niulang tried to follow, but stopped by the
Milky Way, separated
The Goddess of Heaven allowed the couple to meet
once a year, when? magpies make a bridge
Structure of a narrative story
Introduction
(beginning)
Development
Climax
Ending
The Goddess of Heaven eventually allowed
the couple’s annual meeting through a
bridge of magpie wings.
conflict
Structure of a story
Introduction
(beginning)
Development
Climax (the most exciting part)
Ending
conflict
conflict settled with a
compromise (agreement)
time
place
characters
Which sentences can reflect his sadness?
Direct description:
pLi Feng was heart-broken.
pHe was alone with …, like a fool. (simile)
pHe would drown his sadness in coffee.
pI’ll just throw flowers away. I don’t want them to remind
me of her. (monologue)
Indirect description:
pShe could be with her friends right now laughing at him.
(contrast)
pA sad love story on TV.
pI hope you can all meet the one you love. (contrast)
Introduction
Changes of his feelings
He was surprised / shocked / frozen.
Ø What surprised him very much on his way home?
Hu Jin was waiting for him at the tea shop and
had a gift for him.
Ø What is the probable reason why Li Fang didn’t meet
Hu Jin at the coffee shop?
One of them might have made a mistake about their
meeting place.
Development
Structure of a story
Beginning
Development
Climax
Ending
Sadness
Surprise
Conflict
Conflict
settled?
Valentine’s Day
friends
fool
lost love
sadness
herd boy
the Milky Way
announcer
shop
gift
• 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
• 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线
的关键词语;
• 续写部分分为两段,每段开头语
已写好;
• 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你
所使用的关键词语;
Pair Writing logical plot
clear structure
vivid description
Homework
• Finish and polish your extension writing.
• Accumulate sentences that describe
feelings of sadness, anger and
disappointment.