大学英语高级写作教程Unit 3.pptVIP

I have qualified or limited my statements about cause and effect. I have kept a balance between the general statement and the specific details. I have used proper transitions to move from one item to another. I have kept the essay consistent with the topic suggested in the title of the essay. I have written the first and last paragraphs in a way that makes the passage an integral piece. My conclusion is effective. My essay is informative and persuasive. Unit 3 Expository Writing Learning Aims and Objectives? Students who have engaged successfully with the learning activities proposed in this unit should be able to:??? Have an overall understanding of expository organizational patterns; To identify main ideas and support for main ideas in expository essays; To organize and write an expository essay; To explain or support a generalization by illustration, definition, classification and division; To expound by description of process or by comparison and contrast; To use transitions to increase coherence. I. Lead-in Activities II. Guidance for Expository Writing III. Practice IV. Assignments Lead-in Activities Activity 1: Choose one of the following two questions and talk about it with your partners. 1. What kind of extra-curricular activities are held on campus? Choose one of your favorite activities and write about why you like it. 2. What kind of voluntary jobs or social activities have you experienced? Tell your classmates about one of these jobs/activities and explain why you found it to be enjoyable. 3. What kinds of natural disasters have you experienced or witnessed? A disastrous snow storm; A devastating hurricane or typhoon; A severe drought; A rampant flood. Discuss with your partner the cause and effect of one such experience. Activity 2: Listen to the following passage “Stroke Prevention Tips” by Carol Pearson adapted from VOA news. Unit 3 expository.mp3 What are