英语写作I

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目录

  • 1 第一讲 Introduction
    • 1.1 Purpose of the course
    • 1.2 What makes writing difficult?
    • 1.3 Why is writing important?
    • 1.4 Description/Narration
    • 1.5 Some basics of English writing
  • 2 第二讲 Describing a person
    • 2.1 Purpose of the unit
    • 2.2 In-Class Task
    • 2.3 Useful words and expressions – sample 1
    • 2.4 sample 1
    • 2.5 Useful words and expressions – sample 2
    • 2.6 sample 2
    • 2.7 Useful words and expressions – sample 3
    • 2.8 sample 3
    • 2.9 对比文章评讲
    • 2.10 Homework
  • 3 第四讲 Descrbing things
    • 3.1 作文任务评讲
    • 3.2 Learning objectives: --Describe the appearance, dimensions and texture of things --Describe things with feelings and emotions --Use specific words and sentence patterns to describe a thing in detail
    • 3.3 Samples
    • 3.4 sample 1
    • 3.5 tasks
    • 3.6 Sample 2
    • 3.7 Tasks
    • 3.8 Sample 3
    • 3.9 Tasks
    • 3.10 Major assignment
  • 4 第五讲 Describing place
    • 4.1 Learning objectives
    • 4.2 Samples
    • 4.3 sample1
    • 4.4 sample 2
    • 4.5 sample 3
    • 4.6 major assignment
    • 4.7 批改网作文
  • 5 Unit 4 describing senses
    • 5.1 Learning objectives:
    • 5.2 Samples
    • 5.3 Sample one
    • 5.4 Sample two
    • 5.5 Sample 3
    • 5.6 Assignments（批改网）
    • 5.7 作文评讲
  • 6 Unit 5 Describing Food
    • 6.1 Learning objectives:
    • 6.2 Samples and practice
    • 6.3 Sample 1
    • 6.4 Sample 2
    • 6.5 Sample 3
    • 6.6 作文讲评
    • 6.7 Major assignment
  • 7 Unit 6 describing the seasons and the weather
    • 7.1 Learning Objectives:
    • 7.2 Samples and practice
    • 7.3 Sample 1
    • 7.4 Sample 2
    • 7.5 Sample 3
    • 7.6 Assignments
    • 7.7 describing food作文评讲
  • 8 Describing landscape/scenery
    • 8.1 Purpose of the unit
    • 8.2 Warm-up activities
    • 8.3 Useful words and expressions – sample 1
    • 8.4 Useful words and expressions – sample 2
    • 8.5 Useful words and expressions – sample 3
    • 8.6 Homework（批改网）
    • 8.7 天气作文讲评
  • 9 Descrbing feelings and emotions
    • 9.1 sample 1
    • 9.2 sample 2
    • 9.3 sample 3
    • 9.4 Assignments
    • 9.5 风景描写讲评
  • 10 Developing  Paragraphs（II）
    • 10.1 Topic sentence
    • 10.2 Exercise
    • 10.3 Transition
    • 10.4 Developing by examples
    • 10.5 Development by Comparison and Contrast
    • 10.6 Development by Cause and Effect
    • 10.7 Development by Classification
    • 10.8 作文讲评
    • 10.9 作业（批改网）
  • 11 composing assays
    • 11.1 Introduction Paragraph
    • 11.2 Supporting Paragraphs
    • 11.3 Summary Paragraph
    • 11.4 II. Steps in Essay writing
    • 11.5 Style and Organization
    • 11.6 III. Types of outlines
    • 11.7 Assignments
    • 11.8 作文讲评与复习
  • 12 Prewriting and brainstorming
    • 12.1 1. 主要观点
    • 12.2 实战技巧
    • 12.3 练习：头脑风暴
    • 12.4 从读到写：
    • 12.5 写作练习：三选一
    • 12.6 作文讲评与复习
  • 13 Asking Questions: The Way to Critical Thinking
    • 13.1 Key Ideas:
    • 13.2 Practice
    • 13.3 From Reading to Writing: 讨论文后的问题
    • 13.4 Writing exercises
    • 13.5 作文讲评
  • 14 Writing with a clear ofcus
    • 14.1 Learning objectives:
    • 14.2 Key idea:
    • 14.3 Practice:
    • 14.4 From Reading to Writing:
    • 14.5 Writing exercise:
    • 14.6 作文讲解
In-Class Task

You have two options.

1）write a continuation of sample 3, and describe Dr. Laster (perhaps years later) when you suddenly find out the reasons for his seemingly unreasonable behavior.

2) follow and model sample 3, try to describe a person/teacher that embarrases/humilliates/ inspires /enlightens/ encourages /comforts you. Think about how did the person impress you and how can you communicate with your readers about the impression.


LONGer essays are especially appreciated for this course. Try to write longer (above 500 words) but not include anything that contributes little to the theme.