for English Writing--Usage of Linking words(高考英语写作之连词

Teaching plan for English writing (Usage of linking words)

Teaching Topic

Skills for English Writing

---Usage of Linking Words

Teaching Object

Senior Three Students

Criteria

1. The main task (Outcome)

Notes

这是本节课的主要任The students will be able to use

务，其他活动都是为此linking words properly in a

作准备。

composition to make the writing

more coherent.

2. Language focus

本课将会以小组活动的The students will be able to know the

形式激活学生的已有知usage of the following connectives

1．并列用语：

识，在此基础上进行总结归纳，为下一步的运as well as; not only…but (also); both…

用做好准备。

and…; neither…nor…; firstly

(secondly…)

2．对比用语：

on one hand ,on the other hand; on

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Teaching Aims

the contrary/contrary to ...; for one

thing, for another; while

3. 递进用语：

besides; what’s more ; moreover ; in

addition ; furthermore; worse still ; to

make matters worse

4. 例证用语：

for example; for instance; namely;

that is to say

5. 因果(目的)用语：

thanks to; as a result (of); because

(of); owing to; due to; now that;

since；in order to

6. 总结用语：

in conclusion; in summary; to sum up;

in short; briefly/ in brief ; in a word

3. Language skills

Know the skill of using linking words

to make an article or speech more

coherent, logical and easy to

understand.

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4. Learning Strategies

Learn to cooperate with others to

gather information.

5. Affection

By writing/speaking more logically,

students will experience the

。

happiness of a more successful

communication.

Difficulties The students might find it short of

time to construct a comment with a

good logic order and in

well-organized language.

Teaching Aids

Blackboard, Chalk, Computer,

Overhead Projector, White board,

Markers

Procedures and Activities

Teacher’s Students’ Notes

I. Preparation

Ask the students to choose a 1. To choose a class monitor

联系应用让学生体会

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class monitor by comparing

the speeches of the two

by comparing their

连词在写作和演讲中的重要性。

speeches.

candidates in order to indicate 2. To list their reasons for

the importance of using

linking words.

the choice.

3. To discuss the importance

of the linking words.

II. The course of learning

Part one: The collection of connectives:

Divide the students into 1. To discuss in groups to

通过讨论激活记忆，groups and ask them to collect

connectives, compare notes

find out more

再通过同学间的比对，完善连接词的知connectives.

and report their findings to 2. To report their findings to

识系统。

the class. the class.

Offer more choices for the 3. To take notes if there are

students. more choices of

connective.

Part two: Practice using the connectives:

Provide groups of sentences， Get familiar with the usage

通过比赛的方式练习paragraphs and a passage, to of connectives by connecting

熟悉连接词在实际语ask the students to connect the 5 groups of sentences

them according to the logical

境中的应用。

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connections

sentences.

between the

Part three: Micro-writing:

Analyze the topic with the 1. To analyze the topic.

students.

Divide the students into

groups to revise the

从篇章的角度把握连2. To modify the given

词的应用；通过比较composition with the

发现自己的长处和不connectives given.

足，有必要的地方进行改进，取长补短。

composition given with proper

connectives..

Comment on 3-5 pieces of

writing focusing on their

usage of connectives.

III. Homework

1. Improve your micro-writing into a complete composition.

or ...

2. Give us a self-introduction speech as your class report.

Reference:

Common linking words:

1．并列用语：

as well as; not only…but (also); both… and…; neither…nor…; firstly (secondly…)

2．对比用语：

on one hand ,on the other hand; on the contrary/contrary to ...; for one thing, for

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another; while

3. 递进用语：

besides; what’s more ; moreover ; in addition ; furthermore; worse still ; to make

matters worse

4. 例证用语：

for example; for instance; namely; that is to say

5. 时序用语：

At first; later; then; finally; at last

6. 因果(目的)用语：

thanks to; as a result (of); because (of); owing to; due to; now that; since；in order to

7. 总结用语：

in conclusion; in summary; to sum up; in short; briefly/ in brief ; in a word

8.表达观点：

in my opinion; personally; as far as I know; I (strongly) believe; as we all know; it is

known to us all that….; it’s now generally acknowledged that…

Language for an application letter:

I’m writing to apply to study in……department in your university.

I consider it a great honor to be admitted into your university.

I would appreciate it greatly if you could consider my application.

…

Personality:

hardworking, diligent, persistent, sociable, optimistic, outgoing

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…

Learning Experiences:

In the past/last …years, I have spent most of my time on/in….

I’ve acquired a basic knowledge of…

I’ve got a good command of …

I’ve earned a scholarship for…

…

Other Experiences:

I used to take part /participate in/ compete in… and improved my…/won …prize in it.

I volunteered at…and learned …… through the experience.

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