1、English Writing Lecture 3,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Lecture 3 Notice Writing,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Teaching Objectives and Requirements,Teaching Target and ObjectTeaching Focus,Let students know the differences between cards and notices. Le
2、t students know how to write notices in notice form as well as in a letter form properly.,Brief notices about meetings or daily activities.,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,The famous quotation of the day,If you do not learn to think when you are young, you may never learn.-Thom
3、as Alva Edison,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Comments on the writing assignment (card writing),School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Pre-writing,Write a lecture notice either in a notice form or in a letter form according to the given situation in Chinese in c
4、lass in any way you think appropriate.,主讲题目：基于语类的写作方法主讲人 浙江海洋学院外国语学院院长 蔡慧萍 教授时间：2010年9月8日下午3：00 地点：教学楼432教室热烈欢迎广大师生参与！,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Classroom Discussion,What is the purpose of this writing task? What is the relation between the writer and reader? What is the
5、mode of writing? Is it to be read or to be spoken? What are the necessary elements and optional elements in the content? How is the information organized ?,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Writing Principles,What is a notice? A notice is a sheet of paper giving written or printe
6、d information, usually put in a public place.通知是上级读对下级；一单位告知其他单位或个人某种信息而使用的一种应用文。,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,The Forms of Notices,通知有两种形式：一种是书面通知，另一种是口头通知。书面通知包括通告形式和书信形式(Notice Form and Letter Form ),School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Three Categories o
7、f Notices,notifications and warnings,brief notices,detailed notices,Notices are mainly classified into three categories:,about certain events in formal terms, with precise structure and concise words,about meetings and activities (such as speeches, games and parties) including the time, place and co
8、ntents of the meetings or activities,on activities with background information about a certain person, organizations and arrangement of activities.,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,What is the purpose of writing a notice?To inform the public of certain events or activities.,Scho
9、ol of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,What should be included in a notice?,Heading: to attract the readers attention using the word Notice or NOTICEBody: to inform the public of certain events or activities. The body includes the purpose for issuing the notice; detailed information about
10、 the event; and the rounding off remarks.Signature: to inform the readers who the organizer is. It is usually put at the end of the body.,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Date: to inform the readers when the notice is made. The date appears below the signature, centered or in th
11、e bottom left-hand corner. Some notices, especially notifications and warnings may omit the last part. Sometimes even the heading is omitted.,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,What are the characteristics of the language used in notices? Generally, notices should be presented in
12、a brief and straightforward way so as to be understood easily by the public,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Sample Notice in Notice Form,NOTICEAll Are Warmly WelcomeUnder the Auspices of the English DepartmentA lecture will be given On Rhetoric & Literary CriticismBy Prof. Henr
13、y JamesIn Room 123, Teaching BuildingOn Friday, Dec. 15, 2005. At 2:30 p.m.The English Department OfficeDec. 5 2006,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Sample Notice in Letter Form,Notice All professors, associate professors and lecturers are requested to meet in the college confer
14、ence room, Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 2:00p.m. to discuss the new direction in adult education.The English DepartmentDec. 5, 2006,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,NOTICEEnglish EveningByStudents of Class One, English department Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. in Room 345 , Assembly HallProgr
15、ams:(1) Songs (2) Recitation (3) Story-telling (4) Plays (5) DancingAdmission tickets may be obtained on application to Room 333 Office BuildingJan. 26, 2005,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Summary:,1. On the notices, the time (the specific day, month, date and even the hour) a
16、nd the place for the meetings or activities should be clearly and exactly stated so that there will be no misunderstanding of them.2. A few words about the meetings or activities should also be included in order that the readers of the notices can decide whether participation is compulsory or option
17、al, or whether it is worth the time or not.,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,3. As for the presentation of the time, usually the day of the week is put at the very beginning, followed by the month, date and hour.,On Friday, Dec. 15, 2005. At 2:30 p.m.,School of Foreign Languages
18、 Zhejiang Ocean University,the semantic structure of notices about meetings or daily activitiesHeading body (the purpose; the detailed information; the rounding off remarks) signature date,School of Foreign Languages Zhejiang Ocean University,Exercises:,1. As the secretary of your department, write
19、a meeting notice to inform all of the teachers in your department to have a meeting this Wed. afternoon at two oclock in Classroom 232 to discuss the preparation for the final exams. 2. As the monitor of your class, write a notice about the English corner. Make up the time and place by yourself. 3. Write a lecture notice of your own. You can make up the lecturer, the topic, the time, and the place.,Thank You!,
