M2 Unit3 Task Writing a biographical article 好 Wang Yanyu ZJG Senior High School Nov.2017 1 1

a brief introduction to myself Lead-in a brief introduction to myself

Name: Born: Sex: Education: Experience: Personality: Interest: Lead-in Wang Yanyu Anhui, China, 1976 Female Education: Anhui Normal University 2001 till now: an English teacher in ZJG Senior High School Experience: Personality: friendly, easygoing Interest: reading , music, films

American Dreams in China (2013) A guessing game A famous actor Born: November 1977 in Qingdao Identification: Education : Graduated from Beijing Film Academy Achievements: American Dreams in China (2013)

American dreams in China

a detailed introduction to Main task: Write a biographical article a detailed introduction to Michael Yu

Step 1 Decide a character Main task: Write a biographical article Step 1 Decide a character Step 2 Collect relevant information Step 3 Organize the information Step 4 Write a biographical article

Education Main task: write a biographical article Identification Experiences Education A biographical article Evaluation Personality Achievements

His Dream "My biggest dream is to found a _____ _______which can accommodate about ___ students ,with an area of _____ Mu, or about _____ acres. When applying for higher education, the senior high students from some good schools can take my university into consideration, like Tsinghua University and Peking University." private university 3000 500 100

Yu Minhong was born in a poor family in Jiangsu Province,1963 Yu Minhong was born in a poor family in Jiangsu Province,1963. Although he spent most of his childhood in helping his father in the field, his mother always encouraged him to go to school, for she knew how hard the life of a peasant was. He had ever taken college entrance exams for three times and was admitted to Peking University at last. He ever read about eight hundred books in five years during his college life.

He's the founder and CEO of New Oriental Education and Technology Group, and is considered as the typical model of a grassroot to a great figure. New Oriental School is considered as the best private educational services in China. About 70% of Chinese students who are studying in the United States and Canada now have taken English classes in New Oriental.

identification education 1985 Born: Jiangsu China, 1963 Sex: Male Nationality: Chinese identification education 1985

experience graduation 1991 resign from Peking University 1993 start New Oriental School 2003 found New Oriental Education and Technology Group

personality interest trustworthy ,creative, strong-willed reading The nature of education is to lighten the flame of the innermost heart instead of cramming for exams. ---Michael Yu

Achievements New Oriental offers educational programs, services and products including English and other foreign language training, overseas and domestic test preparation courses such as TOFEL and GRE.

Evaluation Considering his initial business started with a tutor class of 30 students, Yu created a miracle. He is the typical model of a grassroot to a great figure.

_____ the article is about. Why it introduces this person. 3 ____ _____ the article is about. Why it introduces this person. What kind of person he/she is. Body (正文) Identification was born in 1963 in Jiangsu __________ graduated from Peking University in 1985 ___________ 1985 graduated and worked as an English teacher 1991 resigned from his post 1993 started New Oriental School 2003 founded New Oriental Education and Technology Group _____ ______ can be learnt from him. Who Introduction 1 4 Education 5 Experiences (in time order) Achievements 6 What Conclusion 2 Evaluation

习 作 评 价 标 准 得 分 Structure (5’) Introduction / Body / Conclusion ______ 习 作 评 价 标 准 得 分 Structure (5’) Introduction / Body / Conclusion ______ Contents (9’) Who / Why / What… Identification/Education/Experiences… Why / What Expressions (6’) Words / Expressions （3’） Complex sentences Linking words （3’） Other Tense （2’） Spelling ( 1’ ) Handwriting ( 2’ ) Advice Score________

Words and expressions be regarded as, show great devotion to, be interested in, start/ found/set up, thanks to/ owing to , make up one’s mind , realize one’s dream , be ready to help others , trustworthy ,creative, set a good example for …, as the saying goes, encourage him to do, taken college entrance exams, be admitted to , with the help of, online educational courses Whatever you do, try your best.

He graduated from… and worked as… Linking words(关联词) He graduated from… and worked as… Even though …, this did not discourage him. Because …, he decided to… However, he never give up…

A possible sample Michael Yu is regarded as one of the great figures of the 21st century. He is hardworking and creative, who has a strong wish to devote himself to education. Born in Jiangsu in 1963, he graduated from Peking University in 1985 and then worked as an English instructor there. In 1993, he resigned from his post to found New Oriental School, which is a great success of private education services in China. Later in 2003, New Oriental Education and Technology Group was established , where language training as well as online education is available. Even though he ran across many difficulties, he never gave up. He has set a good example for us to challenge ourselves to realize our dreams.

What can we learn from this amazing people? Conclusion What can we learn from this amazing people? It is perseverance that helps him to achieve his goal. Where there is a will, there is a way.

Exchange your article with your deskmate and evaluate it Homework Exchange your article with your deskmate and evaluate it according to the standards. Further polish your biographical article