现代大学英语中级写作课程教案

1、实用标准文档 现代大学英语中级写作，徐克容， 外语教学与研究出版社 英语写作中级（上） 课程教案 I 授课题目：Unit One We Learn As We Grow 一、教学目的、要求： （一）掌握：1、To learn the basics of exemplication: Definition Kinds of examples Sources of examples 2、To learn to outline expositive essays 知识点： The definition and introduction of exposition and essay. Exposit

2、ion is explanatory writing. Its purpose is to explain or clarify a point. An essay is a related group of paragraphs written for some purpose （二）熟悉: Practice the basics of exemplification Practice outlining 知识点： Patterns of exposition, the choice of examples, the choice of appropriate examples, the o

3、rganization of an exemplification essay: Types of essays, basic structures of an expositive essay, elements of the expositive essay Types of outline, rules concerning outline （三）了解：Patterns of exposition, types of essays, types of outline process analysis, cause-effect analysis, Comparison and contr

4、ast, classification, narrative essays, descriptive essays, expositive essays definition and analogy， and argumentative essays二、教学重点及难点： 重点： ； types of outlineExemplification,难点：Sentence outline and topic outline 三、课时安排：共4课时 四、授课方式：讲授、课堂快速阅读练习、课堂提问、写作实践讲解 五、教学基本内容 文案大全实用标准文档 第一課 Exemplification 第一課 E

5、lements of the Essay: Outlining 六、参考书目：英语写作手册，美国大学英语写作 七、作业和思考题： 第一次：Read on the subject and write an example paper of 200-250 words on the given topic. 第二次：Read on the subject and write an essay of 200-250 words on the given topic, using either a single extended example or two or three short ones t

6、o develop your thesis statement. 第三次： Ask students to practice outlining 八、课后小结：Emphasis on the writing procedure Prewriting-choosing a topic and exploring ideas Drafting: getting your ideas on paper Revising: strengthening your essay Editing and proofreading: eliminating technical errors 文案大全实用标准文档

7、 授课题目：Unit Two II I Made It 一、教学目的、要求： （一）掌握：1、To learn the basics of process analysis Definition Uses Types Methods 2、To learn to write thesis statement 知识点： The definiton and introduction of process analysis The function of process analysis The differences between thesis statement vs. topic senten

8、ce （二）熟悉: The areas the process analysis is usually used. 知识点: Functions of process analysis:giving instructions, giving information and giving the history Major types of process analysis: directive analysis, informative process analysis Writing an effective thesis statement （三）了解：The basics of proc

9、ess writing and thesis statement 二、教学重点及难点： 重点：； Organization of a process paper, practice of effective thesis statement难点：Guidelines on process analysis, writing effective thesis ststement 三、课时安排：共4课时 四、授课方式：讲授、课堂快速阅读练习、课堂提问、写作实践讲解 五、教学基本内容 第二課 Process Analysis 第二課 Elements of the essay: The Thesis

10、 Statement 六、参考书目：英语写作手册，美国大学英语写作 七、作业和思考题： 第一次：Read on the subject and write an informative process paper describing how you succeeded in doing something 文案大全实用标准文档 第二次：Read on the subject and write a directive process paper telling first-year students how to adjust to life at college. 第三次：Ask stud

11、ents to practise writing the thesis statement 八、课后小结：Emphasis on the writing procedure Prewriting-chossing a topic and exploring ideas Drafting:getting your ideas on paper Revising: strengthening your essay Editing and proofreading: eliminating technical errors 文案大全实用标准文档 授课题目：Unit Three College Is

12、Not a Paradise 一、教学目的、要求： （一）掌握：1、To learn the basics of Cause-Effect analysis Definition Uses Patterns 2、To learn to write an introduction to expositive essays What to include in the introduction How to write effective introduction 知识点： The definiton and introduction of cause-effect analysis The fu

13、nction of cause-effect analysis The writing of effective introduction （二）熟悉: The functions and areas the cause-effect analysis is usually used. 知识点: Functions of cause-effect analysis: explaining why certain things happen, analyzing what will happen as a result Major types of cause-effect analysis:

14、focusing on cause and focusing on effects, How to start and write effective introduction （三）了解： the basics of cause-effect analysis and writing effective introduction 二、教学重点及难点： 重点：； How to focus on cause or effects, How to start and write effective introduction难点：, How to start and write effective

15、introduction How to focus on cause or effects三、课时安排：共4课时 四、授课方式：讲授、课堂快速阅读练习、课堂提问、写作实践讲解 五、教学基本内容 第三課 Cause-Effect Analysis 第三課 Parts of the essay: The Introduction 六、参考书目：英语写作手册，美国大学英语写作 七、作业和思考题： 第一次：Read on the subject and write an essay on any of the given topics analyzing cause. 文案大全实用标准文档 第二次：R

16、ead on the subject and write, from your own experience, an essay analyzing the effects of anthing taught in class. 第三次： Ask students to practise writing the introduction八、课后小结：Emphasis on the writing procedure Prewriting- chossing a topic and exploring ideas Drafting: getting your ideas on paper Rev

17、ising: strengthening your essay Editing and proofreading: eliminating technical errors 文案大全实用标准文档 授课题目：Four What Makes the Differences 一、教学目的、要求： （一）掌握：1、To learn the basics of Comparison and Contrast Definition Uses Patterns Methods 2、To learn to develop the body of expositive essays What its struc

18、ture looks like? What it includes 知识点： The definiton and introduction of Comparison and Contrast The function of cause-effect analysis The writing of effective introduction （二）熟悉: The functions and areas the comparison/contrast is usually used., the general structure of the body of an essay 知识点: Fun

19、ctions of comparison/contrast: clarifying something unknown, bringing one or both of the subject into sharper shape Three patterns of comparison/contrast: subject by subject, point by point, mixed sequence Familiarity of the general structure of the body of an essay （三）了解： The basics of Comparison a

20、nd Contrast and the general structure of the body of an essay 二、教学重点及难点： 重点：Three patterns of comparison/contrast: subject by subject, point by point, mixed sequence General structure of the body: Beginning, Body and End 难点： How to organize a comparison/contrast essay, How to develop body paragraphs

21、 三、课时安排：共4课时 四、授课方式：讲授、课堂快速阅读练习、课堂提问、写作实践讲解 五、教学基本内容 文案大全实用标准文档 第四課 Comparison/Contrast 第四課 Parts of the essay: The Body 六、参考书目：英语写作手册，美国大学英语写作 七、作业和思考题： 第一次：Read on the subject and write a subject-by-subject essay of comparison/contraston any of the given topics 第二次：Read on the subject and write a

22、point -by-point essay of comparison/contraston any of the given topics第三次： Ask students to practise writing the body of the essay八、课后小结：Emphasis on the writing procedure Prewriting-chossing a topic and exploring ideas Drafting:getting your ideas on paper Revising: strengthening your essay Editing an

23、d proofreading: eliminating technical errors 文案大全实用标准文档 授课题目：Unit Five It Takes All Sorts to Make a World 一、教学目的、要求： （一）掌握：1、To learn the basics of Classification Definition Uses Methods 2、To learn to write the conclusion of expositive essays What is classification? What is classification used for?

24、知识点： The definiton and introduction of classification The function of classification The writing of effective classification （二）熟悉: The functions and areas the classification is usually used., the conclusion of expositive essays 知识点: Functions of classification: To organize and perceive the world ar

25、ound us To present a mass of material by means of some orderly system To deal with complex or abstract topics by breaking a broad subject into smaller, neatly sorted categories. The general pattern of classification sentence patterns in classification Familiarity of the the conclusion of expositive

26、essays （三）了解： The functions and areas the classification is usually used., the conclusion of expositive essays 二、教学重点及难点： 重点：some sentence patterns in classification the conclusion of expositive essays 文案大全实用标准文档 难点： Parts of the conclusion: a summary of the main points, or restatements of your thes

27、is in different work. 三、课时安排：共4课时 四、授课方式：讲授、课堂快速阅读练习、课堂提问、写作实践讲解 五、教学基本内容 第五課 classification 第五課 Parts of the essay: The conclusion 六、参考书目：英语写作手册，美国大学英语写作 七、作业和思考题： 第一次：Read on the subject and write a classification essay on any of the given topics 第二次：Write an essay of 200-250 words on any of the g

28、iven topics. 第三次： Ask students to practise writing the conclusion of the essay八、课后小结：Emphasis on the writing procedure Prewriting-chossing a topic and exploring ideas Drafting:getting your ideas on paper Revising: strengthening your essay Editing and proofreading: eliminating technical errors 文案大全实用

29、标准文档 Unit Six What Does It Mean ：授课题目 一、教学目的、要求：（一）掌握：1、To learn the basics of Definition Definition Types Methods of Organization 2、To learn to write the title of expositive essays What is definiton Types of definition 知识点： The Standard /Formal Definition The Connotative/Personal Definition The Ext

30、ended Definition （二）熟悉: The functions and areas the definition is usually used., the title of expositive essays 知识点: Functions and patterns of definition: The Standard /Formal Definition is used to explain a term or concept your audience or reader may not know or understand, The Connotative/Personal

31、 Definition is used to explain any word or concept that doesnt have the same meaning for everyone. The Extended Definition is used to explore a topic by examining its various meanings and implications. （三）了解：How to write an extended definition How to organize an extended essay 二、教学重点及难点： 重点：Function

32、s and patterns of definition How to write an extended definition How to write the title of an expositive essay 难点：How to organize an extended essay How to write the title of an expositive essay 文案大全实用标准文档 三、课时安排：共4课时 四、授课方式：讲授、课堂快速阅读练习、课堂提问、写作实践讲解 五、教学基本内容 第六課 definition 第六課 Parts of the essay: The

33、Title 六、参考书目：英语写作手册，美国大学英语写作 七、作业和思考题： 第一次： Read on the subject and write a definition essay on any of the given topics 第二次：Write an essay of 200-250 words on any of the given topics. 第三次：Ask students to practise writing the title of the essay 八、课后小结：Emphasis on the writing procedure Prewriting- cho

34、osing a topic and exploring ideas Drafting: getting your ideas on paper Revising: strengthening your essay Editing and proofreading: eliminating technical errors 文案大全实用标准文档 Unit Six Task One Definition I What is definition? In talking with other people, we sometimes offer informal definitions to exp

35、lain just what we mean by a particular term. That is, to avoid confusion or misunderstanding, we have to define a word, term, or concept which is unfamiliar to most readers or open to various interpretations. Suppose, for example, we say to a friend:” Forrest is really an inconsiderate person.” We m

36、ight then explain what we mean by “ inconsiderate” by saying, “He borrowed my accounting book overnight but didnt return it for a week. And when I got it back, it was covered with coffee stains. Definition is the explanation of the meaning of a word or concept, and it is also a method of developing

37、an essay. II. The ways to define a word or term There are three basic ways to define a word or term A. To give a synonym For example: To mend is to repair.” Or “ A fellow is a man or a boy.” B. To use a sentence (often with an attributive clause) For example, ink may be define in a sentence: “Ink is

38、 colored water which we use for writing.” C. To write a paragraph or even an essay But a synonymy or a sentence cannot give a satisfactory definition of an abstract term whose meaning is complex. We have to write a paragraph or an essay with examples or negative examples (what the term does not mean

39、), with analogies or comparisons, with classification or cause-effect analysis. III. When we give a definition, we should observe certain principles: 1. First, we should avoid circular definitions. “Democracy is the democratic process.” And “astronomer is one who studies astronomy” are circular defi

40、nition. 2. Second, we should avoid long lists of synonyms if the term to be defined is an abstract one. For example: By imagination, I mean the power to form mental images of objects, the power to form new ideas, the gift of employing images in writing, and the tendency to attribute reality to unrea

41、l things, situations and states. 文案大全实用标准文档 (picking up words, expressions from a dictionary , in the hope that one will hit) 3. Third, we should avoid loaded definition, Loaded definitions do not explain terms but make an immediate appeal for emotional approval. A definition like: By state enterpri

42、se, I mean high cost and poor efficiency.” is loaded with pejorative emotional connotation. Conversely, “ By state enterprise, I mean one of the great blessing of democratic planning” is loaded with favorable emotional connotation. Such judgements can be vigorious to a discussion, but they lead to a

43、rgument, not clarification, when offered as definition. IV. Types of definition 1. Standard/ Formal definition-denotation is a words core, direct, and literal meaning. 2. Connotative/Personal meaning-Explains what you mean by a certain term or concept that could have different meanings for others. O

44、n the other hand, connotation is the implied, suggested meaning of a word; it refers to the emotional response stimulated by associations the word carries with it. A. For Americans, Water gate is associated with a political scandal that means dishonesty. And more words are created with the suffixgat

45、e to mean some scandal in English now, thus, Iran Gate, Intelligence Gate B. Dogs, in Chinese culture, may be quite a negative image. It is insulting to call someone a dog. What about the western people? In their eyes, dog is lovely and has good associated meanings. They say “ Love me, love my dog.”

46、 C. Imperialism means to us Chinese quite negative. Some of the western people may be proud of being imperial and imperialism itself. D. People everywhere may also share some connotations for some words. They are general connotations. Mother means love, care, selfless, etc. E. Lets get the gang toge

47、ther for a party tonight. (a group) Dont go around with that gang or youll come to no good. (degraded group of people or group of criminals) Connotation can make all the difference. It is the mirror of your attitude. 文案大全实用标准文档 3. Extended definition-is an essay length piece of writing using this me

48、thod of development. V. How to write an extended definition Follow 4 rules for a good definition: 1. Dont use the words “when “where”, giving a definition. A common practice is to define the noun with a noun, adjective with adjective and so on. 2. Remember, that definition is not a repetition. 3. Us

49、e simple and well- known term in your explanation. 4. Point out the distinguishing features of the term. Unit Six Task Two: The Title I. What is title? A title is a very brief summary of what your paper is about. It is often no more than several words. You may find it easier to write the title after

50、 you have completed your paper. A title may be a phrase which can indicate a topic of interest (i.e. your focus) and at the same time point towards a particular kind of discussion (your mode of argument). Accordingly, your title needs not only to indicate what the essay will be about, but also to in

51、dicate the point of view it will adopt concerning whatever it is about. II. The purpose of the title To give the reader an idea of what the essay is about To provide focus for the essay To arouse the readers interest III. How to write a good title Make it clear, concise and precise Use a phrase rath

52、er than a sentence Exclude all extra words IV. Other rules to obey Center it at the top of the first page. Use no period at the end or quotation marks Capitalize the first and last words Capitalize all other words except ? articles (a, the) ? the to in infinitives ? prepositions containing one sylla

53、ble 文案大全实用标准文档 ? coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, etc) A title leads, but a poor title misleads. Be sure that it is appropriate. Besides, be careful with the capitalization. Write an appropriate title for each of the introductory paragraphs that follow. 1. Title: _Reactions to Disappointment_ Ben Franklin said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. He left something out, however: disappointment. No one gets thro