教你怎么写 topic-sentence课件

1、Paragraph WritingParagraph WritingWhat is the structure of a paragraph?The Topic SentenceSupporting sentencesThe concluding sentenceThe Topic SentenceThe characteristics of a topic sentenceThe positions of a topic sentenceThe Characteristics 1) The topic sentence must be a complete sentence. 2) The

2、topic sentence should always contain both a topic and a controlling idea. The Topic Sentence = Topic + Controlling Idea3) The topic sentence should be neither too general nor too specific. Examples:1) The importance of reading widely. Reading widely is very important in improving ones reading compre

3、hension.2) Fire accidents in big cities. Recent years have witnessed a marked growth of fire accidents in big cities in our country.3) To make all the decisions for children. Parents in China tend to make all the decisions for their children.The topic tells the reader what the paragraph is about. Th

4、e controlling idea is a key word or phrase that expresses the basic point of a paragraph. Note: a controlling idea commits the paragraph to a specific aspect of the topic. e.g.1) Convenience foods are easy to prepare. 2) Alcoholic beverages should be banned from college campuses for two reasons. 3)

5、There are quite a few unusual superstitions in China about marriage. (general)(specific)There are several enjoyable ways to travel between the US and Queretaro. Animals in danger of becoming extinct come from a wide range of countries. Effective leadership requires specific qualities that anyone can

6、 develop. Industrial waste poured into Lake Michigan has led to dramatic changes in its ability to support marine life. In order to fully explore the wreck of the Titanic, scientists must address several problems. Group 21) Many voters supported the candidate.2) Many voters passively supported the c

7、andidate.Group 31) To play any kind of musical instrument, one needs to know something about the instrument.2) To play any kind of drum requires a good sense of rhythm.(too general)(too general)(suitable)(suitable)2) There are two reasons why some people like to buy cars with automatic transmission

8、and two reasons why others like cars with manual transmission.Analysis: This sentence is not appropriate as a topic sentence because it mentions two topics, not just one. Paragraphs are usually about one main thing and so their topic sentences should also be about only one main thing.Revised:a) Ther

9、e are two reasons why some people like to buy cars with automatic transmission. OR (in a different paragraph):b) There are two reasons why some people like cars with manual transmission. 3) Clouds are white.Analysis The problem with this sentence is that it is too general. It is also very boring! Wo

10、uld you like to read a paragraph with this topic sentence? Most people would not. RevisedThe shapes of clouds are determined by various factors. Different Positions Of a Topic SentencetypeThe positions of the topic sentence At the beginning of a paragraphAt the end of a paragraphIn the middle of a p

11、aragraphNo clear topic sentence Work in groups of four and find the topic sentence of each paragraph !1 Smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health. Experiments show that cigarette smoking can cause cancer. Besides the most serious and terrible disease(illness) - cancer, cigarette smoking can also

12、cause other health problems. For example, it can give one a “smokers cough”. Finally, studies have shown it is easy for cigarette smokers to catch colds. Whether you get an unimportant cold or terrible killer, cancer, smoking is harmful. Is it worth it? 3 Every bride wants her wedding to be the most

13、 wonderful day of her life. But perfect weddings require careful planning , whether the bride and bridegroom are planning a traditional wedding or just a registry office ceremony. Paying for the wedding, which is always a problem, will partly decide the choice. Tom studied for four years at the Univ

14、ersity of Paris and decided to leave before his graduation. He transferred to the University of Berlin and graduated with honors. Harvard Law School and, later, Boston College provided him with an excellent legal background. He is presently a corporation lawyer in Miami, Florida.The main idea of thi

15、s paragraph is that _.A. Tom, who had studied at Paris Universities for four years, moved to another university.B. Tom became a lawyer since his graduation from Harvard Law School and later from Boston College.C. Tom was an excellent student when he studied at Berlin university.D. Tom received an ex

16、cellent education.detaildetaildetailRead the following paragraph carefully and write a topic sentence for each paragraph in the space provided. . Famous inventor Thomas Edison, for instance, did so poorly in his first years of school that his teacher warned his parents that he would never be a succe

17、ss at anything. Similarly, Henry Ford, the father of the auto industry, had trouble in school with both reading and writing. But perhaps the best example is Albert Einstein, whose parents and teachers suspected that he was retarded because he responded to questions so slowly and in a stuttering voic

18、e. Einsteins high school record was poor in everything but math, and he failed his college entrance exams the first time. Even out of school the man had trouble holding a job- until he announced the theory of relativity. Many scientists had very bad proficiency records in their school daysAssignment Quote three paragraphs with clear topic sente