(共25张PPT)
Reading Comprehension: Expository Essays
——基于语篇分析的科普说明文解题策略指导
Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, you are supposed to:
analyze the structures of the passages and get the main ideas.
figure out the common structure of expositions and know more about reading skills.
learn to cooperate with partners and share opinions.
cultivate critical thinking about different opinions.
impressions
long&complicated sentences 长难句
boring
abstract concepts 抽象概念
large vocabulary
new topics
...
What's your impression of passage C or D in Reading Comprehension
Lead in
A Study Report
(研究报告类/科普类说明文)
Study findings
Study background
Study process
Result analysis
Future study
Study significance
What information may be included in a study report
Pre-reading
Passage C
Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
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Guided reading
1. How does the writer introduce the topic
2. What phenomenon is described by the writer
3. How many parts can the passage be divided into What’s the main idea of each part
While-reading
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2.What phenomenon is described by the writer
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3. How many parts can the passage be divided into
What’s the main idea of each part
Present the phenomenon
1.How does the writer introduce the topic
By raising a question.
Raise a question
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An echo chamber. (回声室现象)
Give the solution
Shared reading
Discuss in groups to figure out the questions.
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1. According to researchers, what can be learned about an online echo chamber
2. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chamber
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2. What is ChamberBreaker’s core method against echo chamber
A. Assignment of situations. B. Trust-building exercises.
C. News selection strategy. D. Community impact assessment.
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A. It encourages well-judged views.
B. It gathers like-minded individuals.
C. It functions as a virtual reality platform.
D. It serves as a tool for identifying fake information.
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1. According to researchers, what can be learned about an online echo chamber in paragraph 2
Tips:
1.Match the choices with the key words.
比对选项和关键词
2.Find out the synonymous words or phrases.
近义词复现,同义词组替换
Self expressing
What can we learn from the passage
Useful words and expressions:
Writing skills:
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urgent
created
reflects
Writing skills: Using linking words
Useful words and expressions:
reliable
被安排...任务
Word-formation:
increasingly
pressing
informed
misinformation
distrust
like-minded
Flexible uses:
craft (n. v.) 精心制作
mirror (n. v.) 反射,映照
be tasked with (n. v.)被分配任务
Linking words:
Hence, ...
To begin, ...
Then, ...
Ultimately, ...
Word Bank
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Passage D
Data analysis from passage D.
Passage D
Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
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Guided reading
1. How does the writer explain the familiarity principle in paragraph 1
2. What is the structure of the passage What’s the main idea of each part
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The negative impact.
How does the writer explain the familiarity principle in paragraph 1
The writer’s suggestion.
Familiarity principle.
熟悉定律/曝光效应
What is the structure of the passage What’s the main idea of each part
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By giving examples.
Shared reading
Discuss in groups to figure out the questions.
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1. What impacts does familiarity principle bring according to paragraph 2 and 3
2. Does the writer agree with the solution in some articles Why or why not
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2. Does the writer agree with the solution in some articles Why or why not
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1. What impacts does familiarity principle bring according to para2 and 3
There can be a mismatch between desires and actions and it can bring obstacles(障碍).
33. What can be learned from Paragraph 2
A. Our preferences affect our decisions.
B. Familiarity tends to generate disrespect.
C. The familiarity principle is a double-edged sword.
D. There can be a mismatch between desires and actions.
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34. What is the author’s attitude towards the solution in some articles
A. Disapproving.
B. Tolerant.
C. Objective.
D. Reserved.
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Though
tolerate v.忍受—tolerant adj.
reserve v. 保留—reserved adj.
Tips:
3. Locate the specific paragraph and signposts; 定位具体段落和信号词
4. Use word-formation to guess the word meanings.
使用构词法猜测词义
Self expressing
What might the writer continue talking about
What can we acquire from the passage
Useful words and expressions:
Useful sentence patterns:
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Useful words and expressions
What might the writer continue talking about
--How can we broaden the zone of familiarity
Word-formation:
expose-exposure
familiar-familiarity
prefer-preference
desire-desirable
overwhelm-overwhelming
broad-broaden
Phrases:
in the short run
end up doing
bit by bit
Word Bank
Tip 5:
Enlarging the word bank is a good way to enhance your reading.
Para1 Line4 -5:
So unless we..., we are likely to...
That is why...
Para2 Line1:
It’s not the case that...
Para3 Line1:
It’s easy to paint...as...
Para4 Line 1:
So what if we...
Useful sentence patterns:
Structure of Expository Essays
Exposition
statement
explanation
conclusion
What’s the problem/phenomenon
What causes the problem
How is it caused
What effect does it have
What is the solution
Beginning
Body
Ending
Summary
How do we read the expository essays
Recognize the text type.
Enlarge your vocabulary.
Adopt some proper methods.
Do more reading exercises.
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A
D
Summary
Assignment
Finish the rest part of the exercise and try to analyze the passage with the methods we learnt today.
The ultimate of life is to wake up and think, not only to survive.
—Aristotle
人生的价值在于觉醒和思考,而不只在于生存。
——亚里士多德
Reading guideline
Phenomenon
Reason & Explanation
SD’s findings
Structure
conclusion
Para1
Para2-3
Para4-5
Para6
Tip :
By working out the structure of the passage, we can get the main idea quickly.