第十四周写作课.pptVIP

Questions 1. How many parts can be divided according to this essay ? And what are they ? 2. Is there any thesis statement in the essay. If there is, where can u find it ? 3. In the part of introduction (P1-P2), how does the author naturally introduce the thesis statement ? Is there any transitional sentence ? Methods Employed in Introduction 1. scenario 2. conversation 3. ------- Sitting in school, Jane sits anxiously watching the clock. When the bell finally rings, she runs out of the classroom, all the way home. After blasting in the house, she runs to turn on the TV. This is an all too familiar scenario in many American homes today. Many emerging dilemmas are resulting from this concern that young children are watching too many TV. When a young child with a maturing brain sits in front of the TV for hours, it can instigate loss of creativity, impatience, and violence further along down the road. -------- from “Effects of TV on Children” How Parents Can Lessen the Effects of Television Violence “Mommy, I’m bored.” “Don’t bother me now, Junior: I have a headache. Why don’t you go watch TV ?” Conversations like this often take place between parent and child because no parent can spend every minute with his or her child. Now let’s face it, television is a way to keep a bored child quiet and occupied. Pre-grad Travel Boosts Confidence The thesis is complete, and the job offer is in hand. However, while her peers are undertaking internships in order o learn new job skills, Liu Sixia traveled to India for a 20-day trip before entering the workplace. “I want to do things I’m passionate about before I start work.” she said. Like Liu, many college graduates-to-be are worried about becoming restricted by work, so they choose to relax and do what they love to do while they still have time. Many such students have been surprised to find that their time spent “fooling around” has taught them many valuable work skills.