Short historical narratives
Open with
a brief introduction(name,date of birth, birth place)
?2. basic structure
provide
a brief account of major
phrases(turning point, achievement)
Conclude witha remark or two
Short historical narratives
?3.summary paragraphsA typical paragraph
Topic sentence&
Supporting sentences
Explanations or proof
The summary paragraph
Simple facts &
conclusions
Description
?1.What?atypeof writing that helps the readers to see in their mind’s eyeObjective descriptionSubjective description?2.methods of describing a place
the senses(感官)
?Using spatial order(空间顺序)
chronological order(事情发展顺序)
Tips
a dominant impression
don’t too many adj. & adv.precise nouns and vivid verbs
avoid describing too much, use accurate nouns