Writing based on a caricatureWriting based on a caricature

Revision questions

(from the writing passage –About carpooling)

1.What does the passage mainly talk about?

2.What “person” does the writer use when describing the social phenomenon?

3.What tense is used in the passage?

4.How does the writer present the ideas?

How to do writing based

on a caricature?

About carpooling

Nowadays, the practice of carpooling is becoming more and more popular. Fro

m this picture, we can find that many people are enthusiastic about carpooling

for the following reasons. Firstly, it helps to reduce vehicle emissions and thus i

s environmentally friendly. Secondly, it is a practical way for each carpooler to

reduce the huge paying burden of driving respectively （各自地） . Thirdly, ca

rpoolers can get to their destinations more quickly than before because there w

ill be few traffic jams with few cars on the way. Besides their positive attitudes t

owards carpooling, from this picture, we can also find measures are usually tak

en to avoid possible negative problems caused by carpooling. For example, an a

greement is signed before carpooling to ensure safety and clarify obligations.

In my personal opinion, carpooling between friends and relatives should be enc

ouraged because it could relieve traffic pressure and make private cars more ef

ficient. Meanwhile, carpooling between strangers should be properly guided. It

is better for every carpooler to check others’ credentials every time you carry o

ut the practice.

How to do writing based on a caricatureFive writing steps

• Step 1 Analyze the caricature • Step 2 Work out the writing style, tense

and person• Step 3 Work out the structure and main

points• Step 4 Write the whole passage (using

proper transition words )• Step 5 Proofread and copy the passage

on the answer sheet

As is described in the picture, …

As is shown in the picture, …

cut the ribbon at a ceremony

As can be seen from the picture, …

Step 1: Analyze the caricature

As is described in the caricature, the man is busy…

As is vividly shown in the caricature, the man is …

As can be seen from the caricature, the man is …

cut the ribbon at ceremonies

Step 1: Analyze the caricature

The caricature _____________ a social phenomenon that implies/reflects

Step 1: Analyze the caricature

a picture VS a caricature

Apparent meaning

Step 1: Analyze the caricature

As is described in the caricature, the man is busy going to some ceremonies to cut ribbon.Implied meaning

The caricature reflects a social phenomenon that some famous people are busy earning extra money by cutting the ribbon at ceremonies.

A caricature conveys• An apparent meaning ( description of the caricature)• An implied meaning ( a social phenomenon)

Tips: Both the apparent meaning and the implied meaning should be covered in the article based on a caricature.

Step 1: Analyze the caricature

体裁 Writing styles 时态 The tenses 记叙文 Narrative writing A story: ?

A social phenomenon: ?

议论文 Argumentative writing

?

说明文 Expository writing ?

应用文 Practical writing ?

--Common styles and tenses used in writing

Step 2: Work out the writing style, tense & person

体裁 Writing styles 时态 The tenses

记叙文 Narrative writing

议论文 Argumentative writing

说明文 Expository writing

应用文 Practical writing

A story:A social phenomenon:

the present tense

the present tense

the present tense

Common styles and tenses used in writing

the past tense the

present tense; the present continuous tense if necessary

Step 2: Work out the writing style,tense & person

--The writing style, tense and person used in writing based on a caricature:

Style:narrative and argumentative writingTense:the present tense; the present continuous tense if necessary Person:the third person; the plural form of the first person if necessary

示例 1 ： 09 北京卷

Narrative + Argumentative

Tense:

Describe the picture and explain how you understand it.

Writing style:

PresentPerson: Third

Person:

Third

Writing style: Narrative + Argumentative

Tense: Present

Step 3: Work out the structure & main points--The common structure in caricature

writingPara 1 Description of the caricature and

the implied social phenomenon

( Apparent meaning and implied meaning)

Para 2 The reasons for the above social

phenomenon

Para 3 Personal opinion on this issue and

suggestions.

Writing Task

-- About Parking

该图描述的是汽车进入家庭后所出现的一种问题：有车没地方停。请你根据对该漫画的理解用英语写一篇短文。该文应包含以下要点：

1.该漫画想要告诉我们什么；2.造成这种问题的原因；3.我们该如何解决这些问题 ( 至少两点）。 注意：词数 150 左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。文中不得提及自己本人的相关信息。

Writing style: Narrative writing; argumentative writingTense: The present tense ； the present continuous tense Person: The third personStructure & main points:Para 1

Para 2

Para 3

Description of the caricature and the implied social phenomenon( Apparent meaning and implied meaning)The reasons for the above social phenomenonPersonal opinion on this issue and suggestions.

Apparent meaning

Implied meaning

•The caricature reflects a social phenomenon that too many cars have made parking more and more difficult.

•As is described in the caricature, the man can’t find his car, wondering…

Para 1 Description

Para 2 Reasons•Several factors contribute to this./There are several reasons for this.• •Firstly,…; Secondly ，… ;Thirdly, …

•For one thing, …; for another

•On the one hand,…;on the other hand,…

•As far as I am concerned/Personally/ In my opinion/From my point of view

•It’s time that… took measures…

•The government…

•We common people…

Para 3 Personal opinion on this issue and suggestions

Write the whole passage down

• using the sentences made and transition words.

• Grammar mistakes• Spelling mistakes• Punctuation marks• Logical thinking

Proofread the whole passage.

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• Description: • As is described,…. It describes a social phenomenon that …

• Reasons:• Several factors contribute to this. Ther

e are several reasons for this. Firstly,…; Secondly ，… ;Thirdly, … For one thing, …; for another On the one hand,…;on the other hand,…• Personal opinion: • As far as I am concerned/Personally/In my opinion

/For my point of view• It’s time that… took measures… The government… We common people…

Key words and transition words:

Thank you !