如何写英语作文中的主题句.ppt

主题句 Some topic sentences In our society, food is often connected with recreation. Sleep may well be the third essential component of a long and healthy life. It is the cottage, more homely than the inn, more sacred than the church, that we remember best. There is a big difference between “being a writer” and writing. The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. Topic + controlling idea (主题+主题思想） 主题：该段落所谈论的问题是什么？ 主题思想：作者对这一问题所持的具体观点 主题句应该向读者明示该段所涉及的内容，使读者对阅读内容有一个明确的期待。 Topic sentences English writing is very difficult. English writing is comparatively more difficult than other language skills for a Chinese student. The word “red” means very differently in English and Chinese. The words referring to colors mean very differently in English and Chinese. 太笼统 太具体 Many students begin to write English journals. Many students find it very helpful to write English journals. Some college students won’t choose to go back home in summer. Some college students won’t choose to go back home in summer for various reasons. 只是具体事实，没有陈述观点 一、好的主题句是段落内容协调一致 San Francisco is a city of beautiful parks and public buildings. Golden Gate Park, with its spacious lawns and graceful ponds, enjoys international fame. The city’s bohemian section became the national headquarters for jazz-age poetry and philosophy. Every tourist must visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Coit Tower. The city is famed for its cultural events and conventions. Tourists and convention managers are irresistibly attracted to San Francisco. Miles of varied waterfront, spacious parks, and impressive public buildings contribute to the city’s unique appearance and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Fisherman’s Wharf, with its seafood smells and colorful shops, attracts sightseeing crowds. Coit Tower affords a spectacular view of bay and city. Golden Gate Park, with its spacious lawns and graceful ponds, enjoys international fame. 二、好的主题句能够为段落“掌舵”，使读者能较容易地理解下文的展开方向 1. The dormitory reminds me of a third-class hotel.