写作教程第一册Unit 3.pptVIP

Unit ThreeThe Better Word ObjectivesAt the end of the unit you will be able to know how to choose better words, i.e. words that are concise, precise, and effective;know how to use modifiers correctly; andwrite simple notices. Part I Warm-up ActivitiesDiscussion of the features of good writingConciseness (expressing ideas clearly and simply)Preciseness (exactness and concreteness of expression)Effectiveness (highest aim of language use; awareness) Form pairs and each writes a short paragraph. Student A looks at File 1 and Student B at File 2 for specific information.File 1Is there anything you enjoy doing most, such as listening to music, traveling, etc.? Now write a short paragraph to describe it. Choose your words carefully and try to make your reader feel your joy and happiness.File 2Is there anything you hate doing most, such as housework, writing compositions, etc.? Now write a short paragraph to describe it. Choose your words carefully and try to make your reader feel your dislike or hatred. Part II Focusthree criteria of choosing better wordsconcisenessprecisenesseffectiveness Conciseness expressing ideas clearly and simplyWe should try to remove any “dead branches and leaves”, namely, unnecessary words, to make our writing concise for they sound empty and redundant.cases of redundancy Redundancy may occur …when modifiers are used that do not add to the meaning of the sentence. e.g. I was simply too tired to clean the house after working for a whole day. If you want to emphasize the statement, use indeed instead.…from redundant phrasing (i.e. spelling out the meaning of a word or phrase that can and should stand alone.) e.g. Over the years, she became suspicious that she was being exploited by people who wanted to take advantage of her and use her.…if the writer fails to use pronouns in reference to previous noun phrases. e.g. In large cities school teachers are usually paid higher wages than the teachers of a school in a smaller town. …when words or phrases