高中英语：人物描文howtodescribeaperson.pptxVIP

Your Description, My GuessStudent A describes the person on the screen and student B makes a guess who the person is. He is an actor/ a singer.His films are very good and interesting.He can also dance very well. He has many fans and most of my classmates like him very much. …How to Describe a PersonLike a Good Painter?Directions: Introduce one of your classmates. You can talk about:his/ her appearancehis/ her personalities or behavior01Who is the reader of your essay?What’s the purpose of your essay?02How to achieve your purpose?03A recommended structure:His/ Her appearanceBackground informationIntroductionThesis statementTopic sentenceBodyPersonality and BehaviorSupporting sentences/paragraphsThesis restatementConclusion/ Your feelings/ Comments1. What stands out about the person? 2. Is there an overall impression or idea that can structure this essay? 3. Do you notice an overall quality, skill, or goal that seems to characterize this person? 4. Is there a thesis statement that points out this quality or trait?Write Statements, Not AnnouncementsRead the first paragraph of Sample 1 and think:How to begin your essay effectively？Read paragraphs 2---4 of the sample essay and think:What’s the main idea of each paragraph?Thesis statement: __________________________________________Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4SpecificVague Cary and I became classmates two years ago. As our intimacy grows up, I can tell he is truly attractive, versatile and hard-working. Cary, who is my classmate and best friend, is one of the best people I’ve ever seen. Replace vague ideas with specific informationHow to describe a person’s physical appearance?04. Round it off with a general statement. 01. Describe the person in general terms. 0102. Follow “Top to Bottom” order03. Tell a little bit about the person’s clothes. 020403ChecklistThe process of describing a person’s appearanceRefer to this checklist of steps as you rewrite this paragraph.Describe the person in general terms. (Topic Sentence)Follow