英语学习英语写作技巧学习教案.ppt

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英语(yīnɡ yǔ)学习英语(yīnɡ yǔ)写作技巧
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Developing the context
Comparison/contrast often helps us choose between alternatives
Comparison/contrast also acquaints us with unfamiliar things: wrestlers help American readers understand the Chinese way of thinking, a political science textbook talks about France’s government (using our own government as a backdrop)
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What is comparison and contrast?
Comparison shows how two or more things are similar
Contrast shows how two or more things are different
In most writing situations, the two related processes are used together, showing relationships
An analogy explains one thing by comparing it to a second, more familiar, thing.
It stands alone or enriches other writing. For example, the technique might help you to develop your contention/argumentation.
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Selecting items for comparison
Any items you compare must share some common ground.
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Determine your emphasis on similarities, differences, or both. Determine the major focus of your para.
Make sure you treat the same or similar elements for each subject you will discuss
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A good topic sentence
The topic sentence should make clear in what area the comparison /contrast is to be carried out. Also indicate whether you will focus on similarities or differences, or balance the two.
Show your writing purpose/attitude.
Identify your topic and arouse R’s interest. If you intend to establish the superiority of one item over the other, you might call attention to your position. If you’re comparing something familiar, you might explain the importance of understanding the unfamiliar item.
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Organizing details
The block pattern (subject by subject) first presents all of the points of comparison for one subject and then all of the points of comparison for the other.
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