学期：2016-2017学年第1学期
学时：32
学分：2
授课对象：英语15级4班
教材：《写作教程（第一册、第二册）》，上海外语教育出版社，邹申主编，2013年9月
任课教师：陈琳、孙丽、闫施宇
1.课程概要：
英语基础写作（一）是英语专业的基础核心课程，也是一门技能课程。它的主要任务是通过系统学习英语写作的书写格式、措辞、造句、段落、文章整体结构及标点符号等方面知识，使学生写作能力逐步提高。本课程重点在于便条、书信的书写及各种文体的段落写作。
2.课程成果：
学完本课程的学生应达到如下要求：
1．加深对英语词汇及表达法的理解；
2．掌握常见类型的便条写作；
3．掌握各种段落的写法；
3.课程考核及成绩：
课程成绩（100%）=平时考核（100%）+期末考试（0%）
平时考核（100%）=作业（20%） *5次
1.平时作业如雷同或抄袭，记0分；
2.无期末考试，根据平时作业计算课程成绩。
Lesson 1Course Introduction
一、Outcome
Get to know the teaching plan AND Class requirements
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Teaching plan- 1 hour
2．A survey- 1 hour
三、Teaching Focus
I. Teaching Plan
1.Paragraph Structure
2.Four Basic Features of Effective Paragraphs
3.How to Develop a Paragraph
4.Classification Note-writing 1
5.Exemplification Note-writing 2
6.Comparison and Contrast Note-writing 3
7.Cause and Effect Note-writing 4
8.Sentence Variety
9.General Introduction to TEM4 Writing Part
10.Essay Writing- Model 1
11.How to Write the Introduction Part Note-writing5
12.Essay Writing- Model 2 Note-writing 6
13.How to Write the Conclusion Part Note-writing7
14.Essay Writing- Model 3 Note-writing 8
15.Review
II. A Survey
Divide the Ss into several group and givethem this question—What do you expect from this course? Each group is supposedto send a representative to the front to report the results of theirdiscussion.
四、Homework
Preview the part of Sentence Structure.
Lesson 2 Paragraph Structure
一、Outcome
1.Topicsentence
2.Supportingsentences
3.Concludingsentence
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
3．T.S. & C.S.- 1 hour
4．S.S.- 1 hour
三、Teaching Focus
I. Ask Ss to write a paragraph on the following topic:
WHY DO YOU LIKE________?
II. What does a TS do?
Where is it usually in a paragraph?
How many parts does a TS contain?
Remember—general, 1 to 1, no fact.
III. The relationship between TS and SS
IV. What does a concluding sentence do?
How do we write it?
四、Homework
Revise the paragraph written at the beginningof the class.
Lesson 3 Three Features of a Good Paragraph
一、Outcome
1.Unity
2.Coherence
3.Use ofTransitions
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Unity, Coherence, The Use of Transitions-60 mis
2．Exercises- 30 mins
三、Teaching Focus
I. Unity (in content)
- all the sentences in apara lead to one central theme
- every single sentenceshould closely relate to the TS
II. Coherence (in form/ organization)
- a para is coherent when itdevelops naturally and smoothly
- one sentence leads logicallyto another
III. Transitions
- another, furthermore,moreover, besides, in addition, more important, what’s more
- for example, such as…
- nevertheless, in contrast to…,whereas, similarly, however
- as a result, due to, forthis reason, because, hence, consequently, therefore, accordingly
- all in all, in conclusion,in a word, in summary
四、Homework
Write a para on one of the followingtopics:
1．Computer is a necessary part of modern life.
2．Being wealthy…
3．Benefits of watching TV
Lesson 4 Common Mistakes
一、Outcome
Identify and try to avoid the common mistakes in writing
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
Analysis of mistakes – 2 hours
三、Teaching Focus
1．The use of Transitions
2．The wrong change of person
3．TS and SS
4．Imbalance in SS
5．Run-on Sentences
6．Problems of TS and CS
7．Spelling and Expression Mistakes
8．Capitalization
四、Homework
Rewrite one of your paragraphs.
Lesson 5 Classification
一、Outcome
1．Learn the technique of classification inwriting
2．Note-writing (Appointment)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Note-writing (Appointment)- 30 mins
2．Classification- 60 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. Note- writing
2. Definition
Classification is used to organize thingwhich share certain qualities. Its purpose is to group thing systematically.
3. Guidelines
- choose ameaningful principle
- be consistentand avoid overlapping
- avoid two ortoo-many categories
4. Useful expressions
四、Homework
Topics for paragraph writing:
1．Different types of friends
2．Types of students in my class.
Lesson 6 Exemplification
一、Outcome
1．Learn the technique of exemplification inwriting
2．Note-writing (Apology)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
3．Note-writing (Apology)- 30 mins
4．Exemplification- 60 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. Note-writing
2. General Introduction
Supporting a TS with examples makes ageneral statement specific and easy to understand. Vivid examples/illustrations light up abstract ideas and make them concrete, clear,interesting , memorable, or convincing.
3. Sample Analysis
Analyze the sample writing in textbook
4. Useful Expression
for example, for instance, such as…, ….canbe illustrated by…, X exemplifies this, take…for example
5. In-class Exercise
Topic: There isa generation gap between my parents and me.
四、Homework
Topics for paragraph writing:
1．It is useful to learn a second foreign language.
2．Do you think you are an optimist or a pessimist?
Lesson 7 Comparison and Contrast
一、Outcome
1．Learn the technique of comparison andcontrast in writing
2．Note-writing (Invitation)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1.Note-writing(Invitation)- 30 mins
2.Comparisonand Contrast- 60 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. Note-writing
2. General Introduction
Comparison points out the similaritiesbetween things, while contrast focuses more on the differences.
3. Two major writing patterns
Subject-by-subject pattern
Point-by- point pattern
4. Sample Analysis
Analyze the sample writings submitted tothe Ss.
5. Useful Expressions
Similarly, Likewise, both, also, too
However, In contrast, yet, on the otherhand, whereas, unlike, nevertheless.
四、Homework
Topics for paragraph writing:
1.Two of my friends
2.McDonalds’ and KFC
3.The Chinese Spring Festival and Christmas
Lesson 8 Cause and Effect
一、Outcome
1．Learn the technique of cause and effect inwriting
2．Note-writing (Request)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1.Note-writing(Request)- 30 mins
2.Cause andEffect - 60 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. Note-writing
2. General Introduction
Cause explains the reason and effectdiscusses the results.
3. Two major writing patterns
Single effectà Multiple causes
Single causeà Multiple effects
4. Sample Analysis
Analyze the sample writings distributedto the Ss.
5. Useful Expressions
Since, as a result, because of, because,therefore, due to , consequently, for this reason, so.
四、Homework
Topics for paragraph writing:
1．The effect of a parent, teacher, or friend on your life
2．Why people keep pets
3．Why reality shows are so popular
4．The influence of a book or a movie on your life
Lesson 9 Sentence Variety
一、Outcome
Learn to use various sentences in writing
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．In-class teaching- 60 mins
2．Exercises- 30 mins
三、Teaching Focus
Five methods to write various sentences
1. Relative clause
2. Participles
3. Absolutes
4. Prepositional phrases
5. Subordinates
Lesson 10 General Introduction to TEM4 WritingPart
一、Outcome
Gain an overall idea of TEM4 Writing Part
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Formats and criteria- 40 mins
2．Topics Analysis- 50 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. Two sections
Section A-Composition 35mins 200 words
Section B-Note-writing 10 mins 50-60 words
2. Criteria of Grading
Omitted
3. Topics
2009 Will Tourism Bring Harm to theEnvironment?
2008 The Benefits of Volunteering
2007 Is It Wise to Make FriendsOnline?
2006 Saving Money or Using Tomorrow’sMoney
2005 My Idea of a UniversityFestival
2004 Will Phones Kill LetterWriting?
2003 The Importance of Keeping aGood Mood
2002 The Best Way to Stay Healthy
2001 Travel Broadens the Mind
2000 TheImportance of Extracurricular Activities
Lesson 11 Essay Writing- Model 1
一、Outcome
Learn to write essay of Model 1—对比选择型
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
3．A/B type- 45 mins
4．Yes/ No type - 45mins
三、Teaching Focus
I. A/B type
1．Give Ss the writing model
2．Dictate the sample writingof this type essay
3．Analyze the features of it
II. Yes/No type
1．Give Ss the writing model
2．Dictate the sample writingof this type essay
3．Analyze the features of it
四、Homework
Will Taking Training Courses Help?
Lesson 12 How to Write the Introduction Part
一、Outcome
1．Learn to write an Introduction
2．Note- writing (Gratitude)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Note- writing (Gratitude)- 20 mins
2．Techniques Teachings - 50 mins
3．Exercises – 20 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. 开门见山法
2．正反表态法
3．先抑后扬法
4．相关背景法
5．自问自答法
四、Homework
Rewrite one introduction part of a previousessay
Lesson 13 Essay Writing- Model 2
一、Outcome
1．Learn to write essay of Model 2—给定观点型
2．Note- writing (Congratulation)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Sample Dictation- 20 mins
2．Sample Analysis - 45mins
3．Exercises- 25 mins
三、Teaching Focus
4．Give Ss the writing model
5．Dictate the sample writingof this type essay
6．Analyze the features of it
四、Homework
Travel Broadens the Mind
Lesson 14 How to Write the Conclusion Part
一、Outcome
1．Learn to write a conclusion
2．Note- writing (Sympathy)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
4．Note- writing (Sympathy)- 20 mins
5．Techniques Teachings - 50 mins
6．Exercises – 20 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1. 总结论点式
2．重申主题式
3．建议展望式
四、Homework
Rewrite one conclusion part of a previousessay
Lesson 15 Essay Writing- Model 3
一、Outcome
1．Learn to write essay of Model 3—自由发挥型
2．Note-writing (Informative)
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
1．Sample Dictation- 20 mins
2．Sample Analysis - 45mins
3．Exercises- 25 mins
三、Teaching Focus
7．Give Ss the writing model
8．Dictate the sample writingof this type essay
9．Analyze the features of it
四、Homework
The Best Way to Stay Healthy
Lesson 16 Final Review
一、Outcome
Review all the writing skills learnt this term
二、Hour Planning（2 hours）
Reviewing – 90 mins
三、Teaching Focus
1.Paragraph Structure
2.Four Basic Features of Effective Paragraphs
3.How to Develop a Paragraph
4.Classification
5.Exemplification
6.Comparison and Contrast
7.Cause and Effect
8.Sentence Variety
9.General Introduction to TEM4 Writing Part
10.Essay Writing- Model 1
11.How to Write the Introduction Part
12.Essay Writing- Model 2
13.How to Write the Conclusion Part
14.Essay Writing- Model 3
15.Eight types of Note-writing
