(共11张PPT)
Period 6
Writing an expository essay
新外研选择性必修Book 3
Unit 2 A life's work
如何写说明文
Task 1 Read the passage about “the Lei Family”and answer:
1 What is the passage about
2 What qualities of the Lei family
are mentioned
3. What is the conclusion of the passage
The passage is about the Lei
family, who for seven generations
were behind the marvels of
imperial architecture.
The qualities mentioned are those
of skill, innovation, diligence and
humility.
Although the names of those who
created these remarkable works
may not be known by future generations , their spirit of craftsmanship is everlasting.
Analyze the expository essay:
First part: topic/theme
Supporting part: evidence and facts
Final part: conclusion
英语说明文的特点: 结构清晰，条理清晰，观点鲜明，结论准确。
说明方法主要有：下定义、举例子、作比较等。
说明文顺序：空间、时间、认知等顺序。
明确体裁话题
确定时态人称
布局文章架构
列出核心要点
How to write an expository essay
1. Tense and Person:
Simple present tense and simple past tense
The first person and the third person
2. Structure: three paragraphs
List the key points: words, expressions and sentence
patterns(linking words, techniques)
Task 2 writing
假定你是李华,请根据下面的内容提示,为校报的英语园地写一篇英语短文,介绍你最崇拜的一位中国科学家梁建英。
1.出生时间:1972年4月 出生地点:山东省
2.职务:中国高铁总设计师
3.主要经历:
(1)1995年大学毕业后开始从事高铁研究工作;
(2)2007年研制出国内首列时速为300—350公里的动车组;
(3)2017年,“复兴号”以350公里的时速正式投入运营,在高铁运营领域取得了新的突破。
注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:高速列车 G-Series High- Speed Train
devotion/dedication, advantage, disadvantage, innovation, contribute greatly to, devote oneself to, break new ground, make a breakthrough, set a good example to us, contribute to, show respect for
besides, in addition, what's more
话题词汇
Some useful expressions
话题句式
Yao Ming, born in Shanghai in 1980, is a world-famous basketball player.
In his life, he got many honours, one of which is the 2015 CCTV Moving China Award.
话题句式
Since she graduated in 2004, she has been devoting herself to her career.
Not only is she very strict with herself in her study and daily life, she is also always ready to help others.
It is his painstaking dedication and perseverance that lead to his achievements and success in his working field.
He sets a good example to us, so all of us show great respect for her.
Share your writing!
Task 3 Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s essays and share them with the class.
Homework:
polish your own essay and then hand it in
Thank you!
