about a subject you are interested in. You may think it is easy to write it. But to write a good article is not such an easy task. So I want to show you the basic stages of writing such kind of composition.

Show them on the screen.

Stage 1 Write a subject that interests you. Make a list of places where you can find information.

Stage 2 Find information. Write notes and organize them into five paragraphs.

Stage 3 Use your plan to write the article.

Stage 4 Check your article.

T: You can write an article according to the writing stages on the screen. In addition, you can refer to Writing Help 2 on page 98: Stage 2 → Writing Help 2 (layout); Stage 3 → Writing Help 2 (style, useful vocabulary, linking); Stage 4 → Writing Help 2 (checking). Are you clear?

Ss: Yes.

T: There is also something that you should pay attention to. First, you should list enough information about the subject; don't omit the necessary information points; all content is relevant to the topic. Second, organize your ideas properly; ideas are clearly stated or supported; ideas should be to the point. At last, try to make your writing move on naturally and coherent. These are the basic rules and keep them in mind when writing. I think you should prepare the passage well after class and you are to finish writing the passage before the next period.

Step IV Homework

T: After class, please finish Exercise 2 on page 74, Exercise 3 on page 75 and writing on page 27. After you finish the writing, first work in pairs and read each other's articles. Then tell your partner: 1 what (for you) is the most interesting information in his or her article; 2 what information is not so interesting for you; 3 if any part of the article is not very clear or difficult to understand. You should help each other to improve your writing. Do you understand me?

Ss: Yes.

T: Right. In the next period, I'll ask some of you to read your writing before the whole