概要写作写作指导

概要写作写作指导

篇一：周永鹏概要写作教学设计

概要写作教学设计

台州一中周永鹏

Learning Goals:

1. Learn about the main features of an exposition

2. Learn how to find the main points in each paragraph

3. Learn to use various ways to express the main points

4. Learn to use transition to make the summary coherent

5. Learn to use checklist to make comment on a summary

6. Learn about the importance of safe driving

Teaching Procedure:

Step 1 Lead-in

T: First, I want to show you some

pictures. What do you think of these traffic accidents?

S: Traffic accidents are dangerous.

T: Yes, they are not only dangerous but also very common. According to a survey, most causes of traffic accidents are related with drivers. Can you list some reasons?

S: Speeding; Tired driving; Drunk driving; Careless driving; Using cell phones while driving

Step2 Determine the text type and main aspect of each paragraph

T: Today we will focus on a passage on a social phenomenon, which is using cell phones while driving. Do you think what aspects will be mentioned in the passage?

S: cause; effect; solution; opinion and so on.

Cause: Not mentioned

Negative effect: Para2

Solution: Para3/4

Opinion: Para1/5

T: What is the style of the passage?

S: A. Narration B. Exposition C. Argumentation

Step3 Display the basic requirement of a summary

A Summary Writing on Using cell phones while driving should be:

1. Complete

It includes all the main & supporting points using your own words.

2. Concise

It omits unnecessary details like examples, explanations and other unimportant information;

3. Coherent

It is a paragraph with necessary transitions to make it flow.

4. Correct

It should be written in a grammatically correct way

5. Objective

It doesn’t contain your own ideas or emotions on the topic.

Step4 Find the main points and make the outline

[Para 1&5: author’s opinion]

Para1 Cell phones are used everywhere, but John Andretti says, “Driving safely is your first responsibility.”

[Para 2: negative effect]

Para2 The New England Journal of Medicine reported that “” The major problem is that the driver is not focused on the road, but on his or her conversation. Cell phone drivers are very unpredictable: they drive too fast or too slow, make improper turns, run red lights, and even stop at green ones. It’s not only annoying; it’s dangerous. Accidents related to cell phones include rear-ending other vehicles, running off a road and crashing into trees,