大学英语说明文 1.pptVIP

Section 4 In this section, you will: first review the type of writing: exposition learn about a writing skill: comparison and contrast read Text B in Unit 3 and discuss its writing strategy learn to use comparison and contrast in essay writing Teaching Procedures I. Introduction (1period) * Exposition * Comparison and Contrast II. Professional Reading (0.5 period) * Text B American Family Life : The Changing Picture III. Essay Writing (0.5 period) * Title: Recent Changes in Chinese Family Life Exposition (说明文) Definition Structure Methods of Development Definition Exposition is the writing that explains. It often answers the questions how and why. Its purpose is to present ideas and to make it as clear as possible. Structure Introduction ~ thesis Body ~ topic sentence + supporting details ~ from general to particular Conclusion Methods of Development Illustration （举例） Division Classification （分类） Comparison Contrast （比较和对比） Causes Effects （因果分析） Definition （下定义） Comparison and Contrast Definitions Purposes Patterns Transitions Practice They are both round fruits. Both can be made into healthy juice. Both grow on trees. You have to peel both of them. Contrast Purposes To explain something which is unfamiliar to the reader. To show the superiority of one thing over another. To understand two or more things more clearly and make judgments about them. Two Patterns of Development Subject by Subject (block/one side at a time) 整体分析 Point by Point (alternating) 逐点分析 Sample Outline I. Introduction Thesis: College requires students to study differently than they did in high school. II. College A. Self-directed study B. Campus environment C. Heavy course load III. High school A. More in-class time for study B. Fewer distractions at home C. Lighter course load IV. Conclusion Diagram Sample Outline I. Introduct