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单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,第四级,第五级,*,*,Essay Writing,1,Essay Writing1,On the test paper there is a small box where examinees should write the title of their essay.,The purpose is for the marker to quickly see what question has been chosen.Examinees need not come up with a clever title;,a simple title repeating the essay question or changing it a little,is all that is required.,The title can be written in,lower-case letters,as it is in the question or it can be,capitalized,.,Essay Titles,2,On the test paper there is a s,Essay question:,What are your career goals?,Essay title:,My Career Goals,Essay question:,“The Internet has improved our lives.”Discuss.,Essay title:,The Internet has improved our lives,The Internet,Has the Internet Improved Our Lives?,3,Essay question:3,Every essay or paper is made up of three parts:,Introduction,Body,Conclusion,Structure,4,Every essay or paper is made u,a Five Paragraph Essay,an introduction,three main body paragraphs,a conclusion,5,a Five Paragraph Essayan intro,The introduction is the first paragraph of the paper.,It often begins with a general statement about the topic and ends with a more specific statement of the main idea of your paper,.The purpose of the introduction is to,let the reader know what the topic is,inform the reader about your point of view,arouse the readers curiosity so that he or she will want to read about your topic,6,The introduction is the first,Introduction,The introduction should,start with a general discussion of your subject and lead to a very specific statement of your main point,or thesis,.Sometimes an essay begins with a grabber,such as a challenging claim,or surprising story to catch a readers attention.,The thesis should tell in one(or at most two)sentence(s),what your overall point or argument is,and briefly,what your main body paragraphs will be about.,7,IntroductionThe introduction s,For example,in an essay about the importance of airbags in cars,the introduction might start with some information about car accidents and survival rates.It might also have a grabber about someone who survived a terrible accident because of an airbag.,The thesis would briefly state the main reasons for recommending airbags,and each reason would be discussed in the main body of the essay.,8,For example,in an essay about,The body of the paper follows the introduction.It consists of a number of paragraphs in which you,develop your ideas in detail,.,Limit each paragraph to,one main idea,.(Dont try to talk about more than one idea per paragraph.),Prove your points continually by using,specific examples and quotations.,Use,transition words,to ensure a smooth flow of ideas from paragraph to paragraph.,Body,9,The body of the paper follows,Transitions,Does the first paragraph tell us a pro and the second a con?(,on the other hand,.),Does the second paragraph tell us something of greater significance?(,more importantly,.),10,Transitions10,Transition words and phrases,but,on the contrary,in contrast,however,although,so,consequently,as a result,therefore,as a consequence,11,Transition words and phrases,Transition words and phrases,and/also,besides this,moreover,furthermore,in addition,because of/because,due to,owing to,since,as,12,Transition words and phrases,Main Body Paragraphs(3),Each main body paragraph will focus on a single idea,reason,or example that supports your thesis.,Each paragraph will have a clear,topic sentence,(a mini thesis that states the main idea of the paragraph),and as much discussion or explanation as is necessary to explain the point.You should,try to use details and specific examples,to make your ideas clear and convincing.,13,Main Body Paragraphs(3)Each m,Paragraph structure,topic sentence,2.specific details(more information,examples),3.conclusion,14,Paragraph structuretopic sente,Read and number the sentences in the correct order:,People can see what the animals look like and how they behave.,As a result,they may develop an interest in protecting animals and the environment.,Zoos have an important role in educating the public about animal conservation.,We can read about animals or watch them on television,but seeing them in real life is so much better.,3-4-1-2,15,Read and number the sentences,Brainstorming,Sit down with a pencil and paper,or at your computer,and write whatever comes into your head about your topic,no matter how confused or disorganized.,Keep writing for a short but specific amount of time,say 35 minutes.Dont stop to change what youve written or to correct spelling or grammar errors.,After a few minutes,read through what you have written.You will probably throw out most of it,but some of what youve written may give you an idea you can develop.,Do some more brainstorming and see what else you can come up with.,16,Brainstorming Sit down with a,My father,Never,complains,good at DIY,can fix the car,plays the guitar,Works hard for family,gave up musical career for family,The person I most admire,optimistic,friendly,17,My fath
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