A. compare your reasons (collected in Part C,Task 3 in Period 1) with those listed in the two reading passages. Try out the same topic by filling the following chart.
Topic: CATS DOGS Thesis Statement: Topic Sentence 1: ________________________________________________________ Topic Sentence 2: ________________________________________________________ Topic Sentence 3: ________________________________________________________ … (No. 3)
Before writing your outline, you may refer to the following prewriting steps of a comparison-and-contrast essay: ? Remember your purpose of writing this essay. ? Write a clear thesis statement.
? List and organize your supporting details. B. Language focus
1. Group work: Work with your group members and write down useful expressions in comparison and contrast as many as possible. Then share them with other groups.
Comparison (No. 4)
Contrast 2. Complete the following essay with the words in the box.(Exercise, P108,写作教程3)
Task 6. Writing: a comparison-and-contrast essay
A. Finish your first draft using the outline above in Task 5. The following structure may offer you some strategies: Introduction ? Describe the subjects you are going to compare and contrast. ? Clearly state the purpose of this comparison and contrast in your thesis. Body ? Present the similarities and/or differences of your subjects in a clear sequence. ? Organize the details in a way that best serves your purpose. Conclusion ? Restate the two subjects and the main points of similarity or difference.
B. Revise: Read through your essay carefully and make notes on each of the following questions. Then revise it and make your self-evaluation. 1. Read the introductory paragraph. Does it tell you whom you are
going to compare/contrast and what point you are going to make through this comparison/contrast?
2. Is there a clearly stated thesis that ties the essay together?
3. Are the paragraphs well organized? Are there any specific details to support the general ideas? Are they well organized? 4. Are the body paragraphs arranged in a logical order?
5. Does the concluding paragraph restate the purpose of your essay? C. Group work: Peer review
Ask a group member to read your essay and answer the following questions. He/she would comment on the essay.
1. Does the thesis statement prepare you for the rest fo the paper? 2. Are you clear about the similarities/differences between the two items?
3. Can you draw similar conclusions if you follow the author’s way of development? Why?
Assignment:（例如）
完成写作教程3，第4单元剩余部分的练习
预习：1. 听完听说教程3，第12单元，准备B部分讨论
2 预习新标准大学英语第二册第七单元Active reading1
Week 2 Period 1 Task 1. Warming-up activities
A. Use appropriate words to describe the characteristics of the following animals: cat dog bat fox lamb lion owl peacock B. Complete the phrases with the names of an animal above. as proud as a/an __________ as blind as a/an __________ as gentle as a/an _________ as cunning as a/an ________ as brave as a/an _________ as wise as a/an __________
Task 2 Cultural contrast:
A. Work in groups and match the associations with the following creatures in Chinese and in English cultures.
Bat Owl Peacock Cat Fox 1. Mysterious, Lucky 2. Lovely and docile 3. Living for a long time 4. Symbol of wisdom 5. A sign of bad luck 6. Symbol of beauty 7. A vain person given to self-display 8. Dandy 9. A popular animal for furry characters 10. A symbol of gook luck 11. Attractive and sexy 12. Clever 13. A group of scoundrels 14. A symbol of seductive women 15. A homophone of good luck 16. Mysterious and a bit scary, associated with vampires or evil creatures of the night 17. Cunning
