写作教程第二版邹申unit1 GeneralI.pptVIP

Targeting General (I) --- Paragraph Warm-up Activities having a mobile phone Advantages 1. convenient 2. in an emergency 3. save time 4. information age 5. grasp any chance to succeed 6. play games surf the net … Disadvantages 1. expensive 2. harmful radiation 3. disturbing in public 4. dangerous in driving 5. ring in embarrassing moment 6. calls from strangers calls from advertising … Part II --- Paragraph 1. outside 2. 1. 2. How are my paragraphs going look to my readers ? How long should my paragraph be ? What is a paragraph supposed to do ? What should I keep in mind when I am writing one ? inside To create a piece of writing, we have to start with paragraph. II.1 Topic Sentence Definition --- A sentence that names the topic of the paragraph and contains a controlling idea is called T.S. Topic Television programs for children Learning a foreign language Cathy The food we eat Controlling idea have become increasingly violent. is more and more important for young people. is the kindest neighbor I have ever known. has a profound effect on our health. Choosing a topic ? 1. Selecting a general topic ? 2. Reading and thinking ? 3. Narrowing down the scope of your topic to a facets which can be developed into a research paper ? 4. Formulating the final topic subject topic Is my topic: ? ? ? ? ? ? 1. too limited? 2. too broad? 3. too technical? 4. yesterday s news? 5. too controversial? 6. likable enough? Try to tell what are those following sentences belongs to, subject or topic? Try to tell what are those following sentences belongs to, subject or topic? ? 1. Alternative fuels. subject ? 2. Henry Ford s development of the assembly line resulted in the mass production of cars. topic ? 3. America s legal system. subject ? 4. America needs a flat tax. topic ? 5. Butterflies. subject ? 6. Is intelligence determined by nature or by nurture? topic Unsatisfactory Topics ? 1. The major poets, painters, and dramatists of the Renaissance: ? --- too board