Student Expository Writing Classification Dictionary

Author: Sun Qijing, Wang Jiahua
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: According to the views of philosophers, the relationship between humans and the world can be summarized as two fundamental tasks: "understanding the world" and "transforming the world." The basic task for students during their academic pursuits should be to scientifically understand the colorful objective world through learning the indirect experience of predecessors and contemporaries. In a broader sense, textbooks for various subjects in schools and the diverse "encyclopedias" in daily life are all descriptive written records of human understanding of the world. With the rapid development of science, technology, and productivity worldwide, and the swift progress of human civilization in the new century, expository writing instruction will undoubtedly be pushed to the forefront of language arts teaching reform.
The Student Expository Writing Classification Dictionary compiles twelve categories of vivid and diverse example texts, each accompanied by an insightful "guided tour-style" analysis. Through these, students can immerse themselves in the boundless scenery of the modern expository writing "garden," thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the fascinating world and a richer life. This dictionary also effectively enhances students' practical reading and writing skills in expository writing.
The first part of this dictionary systematically introduces relevant knowledge about expository writing. Its content aligns with current teaching materials while also providing substantial extensions and necessary supplements. As a result, it serves as a practical reference book that focuses on improving expository writing skills and integrates in-class and out-of-class language learning.