英语段落写作分类课件.ppt

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1、Unit 8 ClassificationWhat is classification?To classify is to sort things into categories according to their characteristics.Developing a division or classification essayMake sure all the categories follow a single organizing principle.The organizing principle is how you sort the groups.Do not allow

2、 a different principle to pop up unexpectedly.Eg.Sports:track and field event swimming,ball games gymnastics Sports:Jumping,ball games,running,floor exercise(自由体操)and backstrokeEssential to a good classification is parallelism.How to write classification paragraphThesis StatementThe thesis statement

3、 usually includes the topictopic and how it how it is classifiedis classified.Sometimes the categories are named.(topic).(how classified).(category)(category)(category)Eg.Tourists in Hawaii can enjoy three water sports:snorkeling(浮潜）浮潜）,surfing,and sailing.Students in our school fall into three grou

4、ps according to their different intentions of taking part in sports.A friend is person whom one knows,likes,and trusts.We have best friends,close friends,good friends,and just friends.To help you understand:Topic=Cars Principle of Classification=body type Categories=1)sports car;2)mini-van（旅行车）（旅行车）

5、3)sedan（小轿车）（小轿车）Practice for you Neighbors There are three types of neighbors according to their personalities:those who are always ready to help others,those who are indifferent to others,and those who are potential troublemakers for others.Shoppers Shoppers can be classified into three groups acc

6、ording to their purposes:for goods,for information,and for fun.Marriages Marriages can be classified into three kinds according to peoples purpose:for love,for money,and for convenience.Families Families can be mainly categorized into three kinds in terms of authority:husband-dominated,wife-dominate

7、d,and child-dominated.paragraphFirst,you want to find a topic you know a lot about.Like Types of teachers.Then you want to write a list of the different types of teachers and good examples and definitions.Like friendly,mean,funny(etc.)You dont have to have a lot cause than your paragraph will be as

8、long as an essay.After you have that you can write your topic sentence.Remember a topic sentence is stating everything you are going to be talking about.Like As a student our lives revolve around our teachers.From kindergarten to college,we come across five types of teachers.Then you want to write o

9、ut your categories into logical order or least important to most important.Start with one category and explain it.Like The second category is the funny teacher.This type of teacher brings a different environment to the classroom.They want their students to enjoy learning.They are smart and bring hum

10、or to their classrooms.Then you want to write your concluding statement that re-states the main idea.These are the five types of teacher students encounter on their journey as a student.Finally,when you are done writing you paragraph edit it,read it over and over,and then have your friends read it,b

11、ecause something you think is right might not be.Remember.Support equally each category with examples.In general,you should write the same quantity,i.e.,give the same number of examples,for each category.The most important category,usually reserved for last,might require more elaboration.Writers che

12、cklist1.Do you have a manageable number of categories or parts?2.Do you use one principle of classification consistently throughout the paragraph?3.Is your principle of classification meaningful to your audience?4.For a classification paragraph,do your categories cover all or most members of the gro

13、up?5.Does your paragraph fully explain each category?(Your classification paragraph shouldnt read like a list.)6.Does the topic sentence explain your principle of classification?7.Does the conclusion offer a new insight or perspective on the topic?Common Classification expressionsis a kind ofCoal is

14、 a kind of non-renewable resource.can be divided into Energy resources can be divided into two types.is a type ofCoal is a type of non-renewable resource.falls under(归入归入.类）类）Coal falls under the category of non-renewable resources.belongs toCoal belongs to the category of non-renewable resources.is

15、 a part ofCoal is a part of the category of non-renewable resources.fits intoCoal fits into the category of non-renewable resources.is grouped withCoal is grouped with non-renewable resources.1.can/may/might be divided/classified/categorized/grouped/put into 2.We can/may/might divide/classify/categorize/group/put into 3.There are classes/kinds/methods/types/divisions/categories/aspects/qualities of.4.According to(whether)/On the basis of/Depending on5.X is typical of Y.A good example of X is One example of X is