Unit 8 Classification.ppt

Unit 8 Classification Contents I. English Conventions II. Organization of a Classification Essay III. Transitions for Classification IV. Model of a Classification Essay Outline I. English Conventions ? Warming up ? 1. Can you classify the styles of popular music? ? 2. What ’ s your favorite movie? What category does it fall in? I. English Conventions ? This is a list of mercially relevant genres in modern popular music . ?布鲁斯(蓝调 Blues ) ?爵士乐( Jazz ) ?乡村音乐( Country Music ) ?摇滚乐( Rock and Roll ) ?灵魂音乐( Soul ) ?拉丁音乐( Latin Music ) ?说唱乐( Rap ) ?嘻哈乐( Hip-Hop ) ?雷鬼音乐( reggae ) ?新世纪( New Age ) ?通俗音乐( pop music ) ????? I. English Conventions ? action/adventure 动作冒险 edy 喜剧 horror 恐怖片 tragedy 悲剧片 suspense thriller 悬疑片 musical 音乐喜剧 science fiction 科幻片 westerns 西部片 documentary 纪录片 classic film 经典电影 animated cartoon 动画片? documentary program 记录节目 factual programs 纪实节目 game shows 游戏表演 musical video shows 电视音乐节目 real shows 真人秀 s (situational comedies) 情景喜剧 soap operas 肥皂剧 sports programs 体育节目 talk show 脱口秀 variety shows 综艺节目 The types of films and TV programs. Criterion ? In a classification essay, a anizes , divides , or sorts things into categories. ? The classification is normally made according to a criterion / standard/ principle on which judgments are based. Basic Function of Classification Generally speaking, it is used for analyzing a topic or a subject . For example, if we want to analyze dreams, we need to use classification by sorting the dreams into different categories. Through classification, we can learn something about the various kinds of dreams. Basis of Classification ? Be significant To better analyze your topic or subject, you must choose a significant principle of classification. Basis of Classification For instance, if you want to classify your English teachers, you ’ d better choose their teaching methods as the principle of classification as it reveals their philosophi