新世纪实用英语写作第五章

1、Unit5Unit5第 页 共 11 页徐州工程学院教案20 20 学年 第 学期第周 星期课题名称(含教材章节)： College English ( New Century Practical English Writing Chapter Five)教学目的和要求：) understand what critical thinking is and the function of critical thinking in writingbe able to identify differences among four types of argumentative writingbe w

2、ell-acquainted with the writing skills of each typedevelop an essay on given topic) evaluate each other s essay教学重点：) Comparative-argumentative essayPro-and-con essayInductive and deductive essayCause and effect essay教学难点：) Useful expressions used in each type of argumentative essays)Develop good ar

3、gumentative essays on given topics徐州工程学院教案纸教学内容(要点)Chapter FiveDeveloping Critical Thinking Skills in Writing 1st period and 2nd periodSection One Critical Thinking and WritingTeaching Objectives:) Students know what critical thinking is;) Students learn some critical thinking in writing;Teaching Co

4、ntents:What is Critical Thinkinganalyzing capacity分析能力summarizing capacity概述能力synthesizing capacity综合能力reasoning capacity推理能力appraising capacity评价能力Critical Thinking in WritingAdvancing a thesisThe writer should pose the following questions in his thesis:Why do you want to do it?Why do you believe i

5、t?Issues involved in advancing a thesisDifferences between topic and theme:作用例子效果标题提 出需要解 决的问题Origins of the Great English Vowels shift引起读者的 注意力或兴趣主题引 发读者思考The Great English V owels Shift is the result of the dynamic interactions of the speakers over time.引发读者不 同的看法或观点2） Three critical questions can

6、 help to choose a thesis:Does the thesis assert an arguable opinion?Does the thesis respond to a concern or question at issue?Does the thesis lend itself to reasoned support?c. ArgumentationAn convincing thesis should answer the following questions:What is the question at issue?What is the author s

7、point of view?Do the author s reasons elicit readersbelief? Logical ReasoningInductive Reasoning（归纳推理）Deductive Reasoning （演绎推理）Common Logical FallaciesHasty Generalization （ 轻率的概括）False Analogy （虚假的类比）Equivocation （ 模棱两可）Either. or. Reasoning （两者取一）Begging the Question （循环论证）Red Herring （ 转移注意力）Sel

8、f-Contradiction （ 自相矛盾）Post Hoc/False Cause （错误的因果关系）Argument to the People （ 利用人的偏见）Argument to the Person/Ad Hominem （ 用情感代替理智）Argument to Ignorance （ 诉诸无知）Bandwagon （ 人云亦云）Overgeneralization （ 过度概括）n. Non Sequitur （ 无前提的推理）o. Guilt by Association （ 语义株连）Section Two Argumentative WritingTeaching O

9、bjectives:Students know four composition types in writing;Students know what a comparative-argumentative essay is;Students learn how to develop a comparative-argumentative essay.Teaching Contents:1. Comparative -Argument Essay比较型议论文主要用于比较一个事物的不同方面，或几种相似的事物的不同之处,多有涉及某一事物的正反、利弊、优劣等两方面的问题，如advantages a

10、nd disadvantages benefits and problems positive and negative aspects similarities and differences success and failureSample One:The Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying AbroadStudying overseas has been accepted as a desirable option for manyChinese families lately. Obviously, it promises a great

11、 range of rewards. In thefirst place, its a chhaanvcee atoc cess to advanced science and technology asfirst place, itwell as desirable working conditions, which is barely available at home. In addition, exposed to entirely new ideas and customs, one can polish his foreign language and has a wonderfu

12、l experience.However, studying abroad might as well become the source of endless hardships. Above all, learning a foreign language is far from an easy thing at the beginning for almost everyone. Besides, a completely new environment constitutes a barrier to overseas students, which is especially tru

13、e to the young. An additional difficulty lies in the financial pressure for families left behind. Itcan be very costly to study abroad.adaptability to newIt has always been a harsh decision to make, and it is sensible to take into consideration all the relevant factors, which include financial condi

14、tions, accessibility of help in cases of emergency and the studentsadaptability to newsurroundings. Personally, I redeem that going abroad promises more chances.Sample Two:The Positive and Negative Aspects of Online ShoppingOne of the controversial issues today is online shopping. According to a rec

15、ent survey: a large proportion of the public used to shop online and an even greater proportion is planning to give it a try.Shopping online is not only a fashion, but its advantages have also been well recognized. Convenience and low prices can always top others to be the best reasons for some cons

16、umers to choose internet to do their shopping. No one can deny the many benefits that it has brought about. However, everything always has pros and cons, and it thse same case with online shopping. Deception and poor quality are often listed as the most troublesome problems with this way of purchasi

17、ng. And what s more important is tahsa twaes gloon shopping in a virtual world, these problems seem to be unavoidable.In order to make the best out of the online shopping as well as avoid potential risks, I suggest that we should not shop this way unless we are too occupied to do it in the mall in p

18、erson, or the shops online are owned by our friends or acquaintances. Only in this way can we enjoy online shopping to the full.Useful Expressions:It is generally accepted that A, but I believe BTo most people A and B are the two basi c ways in which There are both advantages and disadvantages of A

19、and B.The most obvious advantage of A/B is thatFor example, Another benefit is thatThe problem, however, is thatOn the contrary, BBesides, B Each coin has two sides.As com pared with A, I would ratherBoth A and B should be well combined to achieve the best result.Home work :Going on a Self-tour or a

20、 Package Tour3rd period and 4th periodSection Two Argumentative WritingTeaching Objectives:) Students know what a pro-and-con essay is;)Students learn how to develop a pro-and-con essay.Teaching Contents:RevisionStudents exchange their essays to find out the comparative argumentationsand the typical

21、 expressions used in their partner s essays, and give a mark.Pro-and-Con EssayTwo types of Pro-and-Con Essay:A or B 类型My view on 类型Sample One:Is Stress a Bad Thing?“ I cant stand the pressure and competition, explained one friend of mine when asked why he decided to quit his highly-paid but demandin

22、g position in his company recently. My friend may have his own reasons, but I dont think his decision is wise in reality.It is true that my friends case is not unique. In the last few years quite a number of men and women have chosen to do something less competitive at the cost of a comfortable, eas

23、y life a highly-paid job can obtain. They are afraid that the stresses and strains of work will rob them of joy and happiness and do them harm both physically and mentally. In fact, however, stress isnt the bad thing it is often supposed to be. Unless it gets out of control, a certain amount of stre

24、ss is vital to provide motivation and challenge, and to give purpose and significance to an otherwise meaningless, idle life. People under stress tend to express their full range of potential and to actualize their own personal worth - the very aim of a human life.Stress is a natural part of everyda

25、y life and there is no way to avoid it. What we can do is to develop our adaptive abilities to deal with it rather than to escape from it.Sample Two:Why We WorkWhy do we work? The answers differ from one person to another because they adopt different attitudes towards work. Some people live to work.

26、 They devote themselves to their work. The aim for which they work is to realize the value of life, to promote the development of society and to make more people live happily. They make great contribution to society and at the same time they also find pleasure from their work.On the contrary, other

27、people work to live. They regard work as a way of making a living. The purpose for which they work is to kill time or to makeenough money to support themselves and their families. They often consider work as what they have to do. So they can pti ck up pleasure and enjoyment from their work. Such peo

28、ple, once they can afford to support themselves and their families, perhaps quit their work.In my opinion, we shouldnt go to the extremes. Since we are members ofIn my opinion, we shouldnt go to the extremes. Since we are members ofsociety, we should do what we can to better it so that we can live i

29、n more comfortable and more convenient surroundings. Good life is an assurance of smooth work. Only when we realize this can we live happily and work well.Homework:Pet Raising5rd period and 6th periodSection Two Argumentative WritingTeaching Objectives:Students know what an inductive and deductive e

30、ssay is;Students learn how to develop an inductive and deductive essay;Students know what a cause and effect essay is;Students learn how to develop a cause and effect essay.Teaching Contents:RevisionStudents exchange their essays to find out the pros and cons and the typical expressions used in thei

31、r partner s essays, and give a mark.Inductive and Deductive EssayTwo types of Pro-and-Con Essay:How or What 类型Suggestion or Measure 类型Sample One:Achieving contentmentand this is“ Contentment is natura lwealth, and luxury is artificial poverty, what Socrates has told us. For many of us, it has been i

32、ngrained into our lives that the proper way to diffuse discontent is to purchase the outward item that is seemingly causing the discontentment.and this isHowever, we were frustrated with clutter. We discovered the time that was wasted managing our possessions and determined that we value other thing

33、s far more than physical belongings. It is our sense of contentment. Not only does contentment provide the opportunity for minimalism, it also reduces your stress level, improves your outlook, relaxes your body, and makes your life enjoyable. There is an unmistakable freedom that follows contentment

34、: a freedom to be who you are, enjoy who you are, and live the life you were destined to live.There is a way that can help us further develop contentment in our lives:, take control of your attitude, become grateful and stop comparing yourself to others. The practice will give you a finer appreciati

35、on for what you own, who you are, and what you have to offer. Take pride in your personhood and the progress that you have made, but never become so content that you cannot find room for improvement.Sample Two:How to Succeed in a Job Interview?Nowadays, there are many books telling people how to beh

36、ave in a job interview. People looking for a job usually attach great importance to job interviews. And doing well in a job interview means a good chance of being employed.To leave a deep impression on the interviewer, the first thing you have to do is dressing yourself properly so that you may look

37、 mature and confident. Pay attention to the way you talk and behave, for such little things are often ignored.What is more, you should prepare a brief self-introduction including your working experiences and special abilities.If you follow the advice, you will most probably succeed in a job intervie

38、w and in most cases, you will get the job you are dreaming of.3. Cause and Effect Essay因果分析型议论文多数为Why 类型Sample:The Pressure of Living in Modern CitiesCould city living be making you crazy? A new report says that weak social ties may be to blame for the higher incidence of mental disorders in cities.

39、 Its not the hustle and bustle of living in the concrete jungle surrounded by people thats makes city dwellers mentally unstable either. In fact, its the opposite. Cities packed with people can actually make people feel disconnected, anonymous and socially isolated.This is the irony of being surroun

40、ded by millions of people, yet feeling like a hermit. It seems true that every individual, school or area characteristics had a specific link to psychosis. Living in a city was associated with a 41 percent higher chance of psychosis compared to rural living, and the lifetime risk of living in a city and getting the disease might be about 15 percent more than those in rural areas. Out of all the variables examined, a weak social connection was the most significant.Invite a few friends and get out of the city for a wal