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2. Description
3. Exposition
4. Argumentation
I.
Speech
Writing
(e.g. Unit 2)
(e.g. Unit 3)
Sentence Shorter,
Longer,
incomplete,
Complete,
repetition, pause Complex
structures
Vocabulary Nonsensical
Longer, formal
words (eh, aha,
etc.), less formal
Very knowledgeable
Explains his points fully
Discourse pattern:
Introductory
Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Reason 1
Explain
Head
Body
Reason 2
Explain
Reason 3
Explain
Restatement
Closing
Conclusion
A teacher
Outline:
Introduction
1. Professor Li, a capable teacher
Development
2. He is patient.
A. explains his points fully
B. listens willingly to all students questions
3. He expresses himself clearly
A. speaks slowly and loudly
B. talks logically
4. He organizes his class well.
A. gives schedules of assignments ahead of time
B. returns papers and tests promptly
5. He has a good sense of humor.
A. tells jokes
B. tells stories
Conclusion
6. Professor Li succeeds as a college instructor.
A Capable Teacher
Like most of Professor Lis students,
Topic:
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Examination
Topic:
Theme:
Outline:
Introduction
Development
Conclusion
Introduction
1. Examination is a commonly used way to
Development
2. The advantages of examination
A. the method to test how much the
examinees have mastered
a. to check how much they have achieved
b. to help find out what problems exist in
their study
3. Disadvantages of examination
A. to make people nervous
B. to be a burden for examinees
C. to fail to test the practical
ability of a person, etc.
Conclusion
4. There are more advantages than
disadvantages.
A. to take advantage of examination
B. to avoid disadvantages
a. overcome nervousness
b. avoid too many examinations
V. Homework: Practice
Develop the outline into a passage.