1. Unit 6 What Does It Mean?

2. Objectives: To distinguish formal definition and extended definition; To distinguish formal definition and extended definition; To analyze the structure of a definition essay; To analyze the structure of a definition essay; To examine the logic patterns in writing a definition essay; To examine the logic patterns in writing a definition essay; The language features of definition essays; The language features of definition essays; To develop a definition essay. To develop a definition essay.

3. Task one: To learn the basics of Definition What is Definition? What is Definition? Definition is the explanation of the meaning of a word or concept. Definition is the explanation of the meaning of a word or concept. Definition is also a method of developing an essay. Definition is also a method of developing an essay.

4. Types of definition 1) Standard/ formal definition: gives a brief, explicit, precise and objective dictionary meaning of a term. Such a definition consists of three parts: 1) Standard/ formal definition: gives a brief, explicit, precise and objective dictionary meaning of a term. Such a definition consists of three parts: The term itself; The term itself; The class to which the term belongs; and The class to which the term belongs; and The characteristics that distinguish the term from all others in its class. The characteristics that distinguish the term from all others in its class.

5. 2) Connotative/ personal definition: explains what you mean by a certain term or concept that could have different meanings for others. 2) Connotative/ personal definition: explains what you mean by a certain term or concept that could have different meanings for others. 3) Extended definition: is an essay-length piece of writing using this method of development. 3) Extended definition: is an essay-length piece of writing using this method of development.

6. How to write an extended definition 1) Give a standard definition or a brief explanation of the term in the introduction. 1) Give a standard definition or a brief explanation of the term in the introduction. 2) Make this definition precise, objective and to the point. 2) Make this definition precise, objective and to the point. 3) Develop the definition using facts and personal experience, or using other patterns of development: 3) Develop the definition using facts and personal experience, or using other patterns of development: 4) Include sufficient distinguishing characteristics and supporting details. 4) Include sufficient distinguishing characteristics and supporting details.

7. Assignment one Write an extended definition of 200-250 words on the given topics. Write an extended definition of 200-250 words on the given topics.

8. Task two: How to write the title 1. The purpose of the title 1. The purpose of the title To give the reader an idea of what the essay is about. To give the reader an idea of what the essay is about. To provide focus for the essay. To provide focus for the essay. To arouse the reader ’ s interest. To arouse the reader ’ s interest.

9. 2. How to write a good title 2. How to write a good title Make it clear, concise and precise. Make it clear, concise and precise. Use a phrase rather than a sentence. Use a phrase rather than a sentence. Exclude all extra words Exclude all extra words

10. 3. Other rules to follow 3. Other rules to follow Center it at the top of the first page. Center it at the top of the first page. Use no period at the end or quotation marks. Use no period at the end or quotation marks. Capitalize the first and last words. Capitalize the first and last words. Capitalize all other words except articles, the to in infinitives, prepositions containing one syllable, coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, etc) Capitalize all other words except articles, the to in infinitives, prepositions containing one syllable, coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, etc)

11. Sample Reading: “ What is character ”, “ Success ” and “ failure ”. Sample Reading: “ What is character ”, “ Success ” and “ failure ”.

12. Questions for guided reading: What is the thesis statement of each of the essays? What is the thesis statement of each of the essays? Does the writer reveal his attitude towards the word defined in the thesis statement? Does the writer reveal his attitude towards the word defined in the thesis statement? What techniques does the writer use to clarify the definition? What techniques does the writer use to clarify the definition? Does the conclusion reemphasize the idea in the thesis statement? How? Does the conclusion reemphasize the idea in the thesis statement? How?

13. Writing assignment two Write an essay of 200-250 words on any idea/ concept you define, or on given topics. Write an essay of 200-250 words on any idea/ concept you define, or on given topics.