2015届高三二轮复习：高三写作研讨课writing by making contrast and comparison

1、Writing Skills,Writing by making contrasts in contrast, Mr. Lee _.On the day they left, Mrs. Lee got up early, while _.When they arrived at the airport, Mrs. Lee wanted to get the security check as soon as possible, but Mr. Lee_. Finally, Mrs. Lee managed to get aboard, on the contrary, Mr. Lee _ an

2、d took much trouble to get there the next day.,Brainstorm,长沙市一中,1,2,3,Complete the story.,4,insisted on taking a plane,Even though they are different in many ways, there are _ similarities between the two. First, they _ enjoy water sports like surfing. Second, their preference of food is _. Fresh se

3、a food at attracts them a lot. Third, this couple _ that while they have argument sometimes, they agree with each other on what to do to relax.,Brainstorm,长沙市一中,also,alike,are similar in,both,also,both,alike,are similar in,Introduction,1. What writing strategy is used in the story?,长沙市一中,Making cont

4、rasts It explains how persons / things are different. Making comparisons It explains how persons / things are similar.,To make contrasts: however, but, yet, unlike, while, in contrast (with), on the other hand, be different from, on the contrary, . To make comparisons: both, also, alike, likewise, j

5、ust like, in the same way, X is similar to Y in that., .,Lexical chunks,长沙市一中,2. What lexical chunks can we use to make contrasts and comparisons?,Lexical chunks,长沙市一中,To make contrasts: 然而_ (conj.) 但是 _(adv.) _(conj.) _ (conj./adv) 与此相反_ (phrase) _ (phrase) 和.不同 _(prep.) _ 另一方面 _,however,but,yet,un

6、like,while,in contrast (with),on the other hand,be different from,on the contrary,Lexical chunks,长沙市一中,To make comparisons: 两个都_ 也 _ 就像，正如 _ 相似的，同样的 _(adj.) _(adv.) 以同样的方式 _ X 和 Y在.方面类似 _,both,also,just like,alike,likewise,in the same way,X is similar to Y in that.,I wrote letters to my friends in t

7、he past. I send emails to my friends now.,Practice I,Combine 2 sentences into 1,长沙市一中,_before when I wrote letters, I send e-mails to my friends now.,Unlike,Unlike studying in China, studying abroad may cause a series of difficulties such as not knowing some local customs.,Practice II,长沙市一中,differen

8、t from,Replace the circled word,in contrast with,_ / _,Canada only has a population of 29 million, while China has 1.3 billion.,Practice III,Translate the sentences.,长沙市一中,加拿大和中国都是世界上的大国。,In Canada, much of the land is covered by forests while in China about one-third of the land is nearly reduced t

9、o desert.,加拿大有2900万人口，中国则有13亿。,Canada and China are both among the biggest countries in the world.,加拿大很多土地被森林覆盖，而中国约有1/3的土地几乎沦为沙漠。,Ways to develop comparison and contrast,长沙市一中,Topic by topic structure 集中比较或对比 （集中说明一个对象的诸种特征） Point by point structure 逐点比较或对比 （一条一条地说明两者的异同）,长沙市一中,Topic by topic OR po

10、int by point?,Judging,Canada and China are both among the biggest countries in the world. Canada only has a population of 29 million and much of the land is covered by forests, while China has a population of 1.3 billion and about one-third of the land is nearly reduced to desert.,长沙市一中,Topic by top

11、ic OR point by point?,Canada and China are both among the biggest countries in the world. Canada only has a population of 29 million, while China has 1.3 billion. In Canada, much of the land is covered by forests while in China about one-third of the land is nearly reduced to desert.,Judging,When we

12、 want to contact with our relatives or friends, what will we do, to send a short message or write a letter? Generally speaking, these two ways have something in common. First, 1._ of the two ways are effective and cheap when it comes to contacting with others. Second, they are 2._ /_in getting throu

13、gh to others.,Practice IV,Complete the passage.,长沙市一中,both,alike,similar,Practice IV,Complete the passage.,长沙市一中,3._/_, each way has its own special advantages. As an ancient form of transforming words from each other, letters always express the true feeling of ones heart vividly, 4._ short message

14、is just some dead words on the screen that come out the same. On the 5._ hand, sending a short message save us much time; 6._ the contrary, writing a letter takes much more time. Last, different 7._ a limit of 70 words in a short message, you can write 8._ much as you like in a letter.,However,while

15、,other,on,from,Yet,as,Practice IV,Complete the passage.,长沙市一中,Of course which on earth should be the more proper way depends on the individual personal purpose.,Combine the description and your own opinion together. Pay attention to the structure.,长沙市一中,. Making a composition,Structure Opening: Back

16、ground / General idea Body: Contrast and comparison Closing: Making comments and stating your opinions,长沙市一中, big and famous modern good transport system good job opportunities fierce competition, capital rich culture heritage dry and cold in winter sandstorms, important port economic center near th

17、e sea no sandstorm,The task on P111,长沙市一中,. Sample of the task on P111,These two cities have many things in common. First, both are big and famous. Second, these two cities are also alike in that they are both modern and possess excellent transport systems that are both easy and convenient. Buses, t

18、rains and planes can take people wherever they want to go. Third, these two cities are similar in that while both offer good job opportunities, competition for these jobs is fierce. Yet, even though the cities are similar in many ways, there are also big differences between the two. As the capital of China, Beijing has rich cultural heritage. There are many places and museums in this city.