人物传记写作( PPT).ppt

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1、A biography of Isaac AsimovReading and WritingYou will be able toget to know Isaac Asimov.write a short summary of Isaac Asimov using the structure of a biography.What kind of information about the person can you find in a biography?A biography of Isaac Asimov A life story of a person written by som

2、eone else Read the passage and find out the main idea for each paragraph.Para.2Para.1Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6First readinga brief introductionbirth and deatheducation and jobstalent for writingachievements/works and awardsmarriage In which paragraphs does the author mention Isaac Asimovs talent for

3、writing and his books?half of the passageSecond reading Read the passage carefully and answer the questions with complete sentences.Write about a personA brief introductionBackground informationImportant eventsPart 1.A brief introduction1.Who was Isaac Asimov?2.What was he best known for?3.How many

4、books did he write?Isaac Asimov was an American scientist and writer.He was best known for his science fiction stories.He wrote around 480 books.Second reading Read to find the information and answer the questions with complete sentences.Write about a personA brief introductionBackground information

5、Important eventsPart 2.Background informationTimePlaceBirthDeath2 January,1920Russia6 April,1992New York1.When did he gain his masters degree and PhD in chemistry?2.Where did he work as a biochemistry teacher?3.How many times was he married?Part 2.Background informationHe gained his masters degree i

6、n 1941 and PhD in 1948.He worked as a biochemistry teacher at Boston University School of Medicine.He was married twice.Second reading Read the passage carefully and fill in the missing words.Write about a personA brief introductionBackground informationImportant eventsPart 3.Important events_ Start

7、ed to _ himself seriously as a writer.1939 Begin to _ his stories published in magazines.1950 _ his first novel.Published I,Robot._ three laws.1951-1953Published the Foundation trilogy and _ an award for it._ Published first science book._ _ teaching to became a full-time writer.1931takehavePublishe

8、dDevelopedwon19531958Gave upA short summary of Isaac AsimovWriting taskOption 2Option 3OptionsAsimovs birthAsimovs deathYour assessment of Asimov as a writerImportant events of his lifeHis most famous works Choose one structure you prefer to use.Important events of his lifeRead your partners summary and answer the following questions.YesNoIs the passage complete?Is there a clear structure?Is the language good?EvaluationHomeworkRead your partners summary and give your assessment.Polish your writing according to your partner s evaluation.