English writing-B1-U01.pptVIP

Unit Objectives recognize multiple meanings a word may have identify false friends in English and learn to choose the correct word for an idea learn to avoid making errors in subject-verb agreement write a simple note INTRODUCTION words are the building blocks of writing; therefore, a good command of them is crucial. Choice of words is a very important issue in writing. This unit 1 focuses on choosing the correct word to express an idea. INTRODUCTION By a “correct” word, we mean the meaning of the word fits the idea that is to be expressed. Words have many types of meaning, namely, denotation, connotation, affective meaning, collocative meaning, etc. Part I Warm-up activity Write a passage based on following questions 1. Do you think AIDS is a horrible disease? 2. How horrible is it? 3. Are you afraid of AIDS patients? 4. What do you think of them? 5. Do you think that AIDS patients are threat to public health? Checking Part II Focus words are the building blocks of writing; a good command of them is crucial. Definition of Correct Word the correct word, we mean the meaning of the word fits the idea that is to be expressed. Words have many types of meaning: denotation, connotation, affective meaning, collocative meaning, etc. Denotative meaning could also be called as literal meaning. It is the most specific or direct meaning of a word in contrast to its figurative or associated meanings. The word “cool” Connotative meaning the set of associative implications constituting the general sense of a word in addition to its literal sense. The word “cool” fat, plump, and portly Their denotative meaning is similar; they could all be used to describe someone who is overweight. Fill in the following blank: I respect my father/teacher very much. He is _____________. The doorkeeper of our dorm-building is quite amiable, he/she is ________. That criminal is _______. Classroom activity 1 Father: the male parent. It connotes support and sternness