(共39张PPT)
Developing ideas
—writing
Unit 2 A life’s work
【版本:新外研 册别:选择性必修三】
Language points
Post-writing
While-writing
Pre-writing
Homework
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II
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contents
I
Pre-writing
“样式雷”,是对清代200多年间主持皇家建筑设计的雷姓世家的誉称。 宫殿、皇陵、御苑等清代重要宫廷建筑和皇家工程,几乎都出自雷式家族。样式雷也是赣派建筑中的瑰宝级人物。
Lei Family
国家大剧院原创话剧
样式雷作品
Now let’s read an expository essay about the Lei family and answer some questions.
样式雷作品
1. What is the passage about
2. What qualities of the Lei family are
mentioned Find examples in the passage
to support your answers.
3. What is the conclusion of the passage
Read
and
Answer
P23
Para.1
Read and Answer
What do the Summer Palace, Yuanmingyuan and the Chengde Mountain Resort all have in common These Qing-dynasty architectural marvels, along with many others, were all built by members of the same family — the Lei family.
Beginning
圆明园
颐和园
承德避暑山庄
n.奇迹
architectural
marvels
creator
Stating
Lei Family
Para.2
Read and Answer
For seven generations, the Lei family quietly dominated imperial architecture. Their designs were admirable, varying from grand buildings to public works, such as roads and dams. So incredible was their skill that many of their buildings survived earthquakes and remained standing over hundreds of years.
v. 在……中最具影响力 /
占首要地位;左右;主宰
Main Body
Evidence
1. various
work
2. skill:
stability
Para.3
Read and Answer
The Lei family were also pioneering engineers, who used a grid system to plan their projects in minute detail. They took careful notes and made models of their projects, many of which have survived to this day and are registered as part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme.
n. 网格
详尽无遗地
Main Body
Evidence
1. grid system
2. notes
and models
pioneering engineers
Para.4
Read and Answer
In addition to their architectural achievements, the Lei family showed diligence and humility. Each generation conscientiously learnt their craft and undertook ambitious projects, many of which took years to complete. Yet they did not seek fame, and even today, their great works are associated more with the imperial court than with them.
adv. 勤勉认真地
n. 谦逊
Main Body
Evidence
1. diligence
2. humility
qualities
3. did not seek
fame …
Para.5
Read and Answer
With their remarkable skills, innovation, diligence and humility, the Lei family leave behind their buildings and the legacy that true craftwork is a treasure that can last beyond a lifetime.
n. 遗产
Conclusion
Lei Family
true craftwork
1. What is the passage about
2. What qualities of the Lei family are
mentioned Find examples in the passage
to support your answers.
3. What is the conclusion of the passage
Read
and
Answer
P23
1. What is the passage about
The passage is about the Lei family, who for seven generations were behind the marvels of imperial architecture.
Pre-writing
2. What qualities of the Lei family are mentioned
Find examples in the passage to support your
answers.
The qualities mentioned are those of skill, innovation, diligence and humility. This is evident in their buildings surviving for hundreds of years, in their use of a pioneering grid system to plan their projects, in each generation’s conscientious learning of their craft and undertaking ambitious projects, and in their works being more associated with the imperial court than with them.
Pre-writing
3. What is the conclusion of the passage
Although the names of those who created these remarkable works may not be known by future generations, their spirit of craftsmanship is everlasting.
Pre-writing
What does an expository essay usually include
Pre-writing
Main Body
an expository essay
Beginning
Conclusion
Stating what it aims to explain or analyse
Organising paragraphs with supporting evidence and facts
Reviewing the main theme of the essay
Patterns of exposition are as follows:
Exemplification (举例)
Process analysis (过程分析)
Cause-effect analysis (因果分析)
Comparison and contrast (对比与类比)
Classification and division (分类与划分)
Definition (下定义)
Pre-writing
An expository essay contains a fair and balanced analysis of an event, a situation or an idea. It commonly begins by clearly stating what it aims to explain or analyse. The main body comprises paragraphs with supporting evidence and facts. It concludes by reviewing the main theme of the essay in light of all the evidence that has been presented.
Learning to learn
P23
Writing skills
II
While-writing
Choose one person who demonstrates the spirit of craftsmanship and complete the notes. Do further research if necessary.
P23
While-writing
While-writing
Now let’s write an expository essay about “Clay Figure Zhang (泥人张) ”
Clay Figure Zhang
diligence;
observational skills …
visited markets everyday; attracted people’s attention …
Clay Figure Zhang’s craftsmanship has been passed down …
While-writing
Main Body
Beginning
Conclusion
Now let’s write an expository essay about “Clay Figure Zhang (泥人张) ”
Layout
Statement
Evidence
1, 2, 3…
Qualities and achievements
The vividly coloured, finely shaped figurines of “Clay Figure Zhang” have been seeing a surge in popularity as an authentic and valuable traditional craft.
n. 小雕像;小塑像
adj. 真正的;真实的
n. 急剧上升;激增
While-writing
Beginning
The nearly 200-year history of “Clay Figure Zhang” began with Zhang Mingshan, who became known for his ability to breathe life and beauty into these painted clay figurines.
给……注入生命和美丽
While-writing
Main Body
Born into a poor family, Zhang Mingshan made
them as a means of earning a living. He often visited markets where he observed people of all walks of life, and went to theatres to observe those performing on stage. Day in, day out, he used tons of clay to mould what he saw, and sometimes added decorative items or new features to the figurines. So vivid and lifelike were they that they attracted crowds of spectators to the stand from which he sold them.
各行各业
日复一日地
v. 塑造
n. 观看者
While-writing
Main Body
Fortunately, Zhang Mingshan’s craftsmanship has been passed down through his descendents, with these distinctive clay figurines now being crafted by the sixth generation of “Clay Figure Zhang”.
n. 后代
adj. 有特色的
传下来
While-writing
Conclusion
Think about the language use in an expository essay.
1. Tenses: usually the present tense, including the present perfect tense
2. Mood: usually declarative sentences
(陈述句)
3. Phrases: The following phrases can
be effectively used in expository essays:
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as an example
according to statistics
(依据统计数据)
...
for example
for instance
such as
to illustrate(为了说明)
in other words
in this instance
(在这种情况下)
Useful expressions
Now write an expository essay.
Please keep in mind the three parts to be included in an expository essay: beginning, main body and conclusion.
Try to use the words and expressions you have learned.
While-writing
III
Post-writing
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s essays and share them with the class. Consider how well you have understood how to write expository essays.
Post-writing
Post-writing: Evaluation
Questions Your evaluation Evaluator
Does the expository essay include the key points 4 2 0
Is the expository essay organised properly and smoothly 3 2 1
How is the language 12 8 4 2
How is the handwriting 3 1 -1
Paper design 3 1 -1
TOTAL MARK
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Language points
1. have sth. in common __________________
2. along with __________________
3. vary from ... to ... ___________________
4. in addition to ___________________
5. be associated with ___________________
6. leave behind ___________________
Language points
有共同之处
Find the following expressions and work out their meanings.
和……一起
从……到……不等
除……之外
与……有关
留下
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Homework
Homework
Polish your expository essay and hand it in.
THANK YOU