新视界大学英语 Unit 8 Guided writing.ppt

6 makes a general statement which tries to capture the philosophy behind the organization Semi-controlled writing Sample Writing skills Extra writing Guided writing Describing an organization Writing skills To describe an organization we usually need to do the following: ? define its role and explain how it operates ? state its aims ? summarize its history and achievements ? talk about recent developments ? Look at the final three paragraphs of the passage in Reading across cultures and find the sentence which: Writing skills 1 makes a general statement about the role of the IRCRC 2 supports the general statement by giving information about where it operates Today the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (IRCRC) is the largest aid organization in the world. It has branches in almost every country in the world. 3 looks back over the past 4 states the aim of the IRCRC today 5 gives an example of a recent operation Writing skills Since the 19th century, the mission of the IRCRC has developed. Its aim is to protect human life and health everywhere, in times of peace and war. The biggest ever relief operation was launched in response to the tsunami which hit Asia and the east coast of Africa in 2004. Writing skills The IRCRC is a truly cross-cultural organization, sensitive to cultural differences as well as to basic needs everywhere. ② Number the sentences in the correct order according to the information in the box, to make a passage about Médecins Sans Frontières. Writing skills Answer: 2, 3, 1, 4, 5, 6 ? Begin with a defining statement about the organization. … is a well-known organization which is concerned with … What’s it? Semi-controlled writing An organization that does voluntary work in China Support the statement with more information. It operates throughout the country and has branches in … Semi-controlled writing And? State the aim of the organization. Semi-controlled writing Its main aim is to … Its aim? Explain how it works and