英文写作1-11 unit写作ppt整理.pptVIP

Question What makes a good essay? In the previous units, we are taught that a good essay is one free of grammatical or idiomatical mistakes, one polished with certain figures of speech. We pay special attention to the choice of words and phrases, sentence structure and even punctuations. In this term, we will examine a good essay from another aspect, organization. A good essay is well organized and developed with unity. This part focuses on the organization at paragraph level. Three most important aspects involving organization will be dealt with in detail: topic sentence, supporting details and unity ，and coherence at paragraph level. I. English Conventions The traditional English essay generally consists of three parts: an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph. These paragraphs may be organized in different patterns, but there exists a general feature: each paragraph develops with a topic sentence, followed by a series of supporting sentences. The topic sentence is a principal part contributing to the unity of paragraphs in English writing. 1.1 Topic Sentence The topic sentence is a general statement that states the main point of a paragraph. In English a paragraph is defined as a logical unit, a collection of sentences centering upon one idea. Therefore, there arises a guiding sentence indicating and controlling the development of this single idea. A well-constructed topic sentence helps the writer stay focused on what they are going to write about. Also, a paragraph with a clear and direct topic sentence is easier and more comfortable to read. The topic sentence is a basic element of a united paragraph, but it is not compulsory in all writings. Although in modern essays the convention of developing a paragraph under a topic sentence has been challenged in practice, linguists or scholars still regard this structure as the model to be followed in writing. The topic sentence is commonly used in argumentative