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ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ОБРАЗОВАНИЮ

ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ

ВЫСШЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

«ВОРОНЕЖСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ»

Т.А. Чубур

Практикум по обучению письменной речи

Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов II курса

Воронеж

ВГПУ

2007

УДК Издано по решению учебно-методического совета ВГПУ

РЕЦЕНЗЕНТЫ:

доктор филологических наук профессор З.Д. Попова (ВГУ)

кандидат педагогических наук М.В. Ватутина (ВГПУ)

Чубур Т.А.

Практикум по обучению письменной речи: Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов II курса дневного отделения. – Воронежский госпедуниверситет, 2007. –

Практикум по обучению письменной речи - учебно-методическое пособие для студентов неязыковых вузов, предназначенное для обучения студентов письменной речи, в первую очередь основам написания различных видов неофициальных и деловых писем, автобиографий, резюме, заполнению анкет и т.д.

В пособии приведены рекомендации по работе с письменным текстом, а также образцы написания различных видов писем. Каждый раздел содержит подробные инструкции и рекомендации по написанию и оформлению того или иного документа.

В каждом разделе приводятся упражнения, направленные на закрепление изученного материала, которые могут выполняться как в аудитории под руководством преподавателя, так и в качестве самостоятельной работы.

Предназначено для студентов II курса дневного отделения, а также может быть использовано в курсе речевой практики для студентов дополнительного образования.

I. Writing an essay

An effective essay reflects careful planning and thoughtful development.

The introductory paragraph should capture the reader's attention often by beginning with a question, a brief story, a direct quotation, a startling statement, or some interesting background information. The introduction should also intro­duce the controlling idea of the essay.

The body of the essay should consist of two or more paragraphs, each of which clearly and effectively supports the controlling idea of the essay. These paragraphs should be presented in a logical order, and the details within each paragraph should be clear and easy to understand.

The essay should end with a short paragraph that emphasizes the control­ling idea and brings the composition to a conclusion. You will want to keep these characteristics in mind if you are determined to write a conclusive essay.

1. Write a phrase or a sentence identifying the issue of the article:

2. List at least eight facts or ideas about that issue.

3. Decide on one controlling idea that you would like to develop in an essay. Write a thesis statement that expresses the controlling idea.

4. Reread the facts and ideas in your list. Underline at least three that might be developed in the paragraphs in the body of your essay. Be sure each fact or idea you underline supports your controlling idea.

5. Write at least five topic sentences that are planned for the paragraphs in the body of your essay.

6. On a separate sheet of paper, write an introductory paragraph, the body of the essay, three or more topic sen­tences, and a concluding statement.

7. You may also write some information about your own experience on the subject and give your own opinion.

Developing a main point

In any piece of writing, the writer has one message to get across. In traditional composi­tion, this is sometimes called a thesis state­ment. A better term might be the main point.

A main point usually has certain character­istics. In English, the main point usually comes near the beginning of the paper, although it is not usually the first sentence. The main point is normally an opinion, not a fact. This is because the purpose of writing usually is to persuade, even if you only want to persuade your reader that your story is interesting. You can­not persuade someone to agree with a fact - a fact is a fact. But you can persuade a reader to share your opinion, or to see that your opinion is reasonable.

In English, each paragraph also usually has a main point. This is sometimes called the topic sentence. Often, the main point in a paragraph is near the beginning, but sometimes it is at the end of the paragraph or even in the middle. If each paragraph has a main point, it's easier to keep all the informa­tion in that paragraph focused on the same topic.

II. Filling in forms

Most people hate filling in forms! What occasions can you think of when you have to fill in a form? What sort of information do you have to provide?

Forms do not usually ask questions, but they ask for information.

1. Match the expressions and questions.

First name	Where do you live?
Surname	Where are you living at the moment?
Date of birth	What do you do?
Country of origin	Are you married or single?
Present address	What's your first name?
Permanent address	How much do you earn a year?
Qualifications	What do you do in your free time?
Marital status	What's your surname?
Occupation	Where were you born?
Annual income	What's your phone number?
Hobbies/Interests	What degrees, diplomas, certificates, etc.do you have?
Tel.no.	When were you born?

2. Do these things. Write about you.

1. Write your name in capital letters.

2. Delete where not applicable.

(Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)

3. Write your signature.

4. Write your postcode.

3. Complete the form.