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