1、To write an article on popular history booksTo develop competence in history According to Alans introduction in Part A, why is A Journey back to the Tang Dynasty popular among the reader?First, the author has her own writing style. She turns history into a story, giving vivid descriptions of histori
2、cal figures or events. Her language is easy to understand. Secondly, the author has tried her best to achieve factual accuracy. She refers to many academic history books, compares similar events and gives different views on the same event.According to Part B, what is the historians attitude towards
3、popular history books? The historian has a positive attitude towards popular history books. Whats your opinion on popular history books? Popular history books use a natural and chatty style of writing with vivid descriptions and fun facts, making the subject of history easy to understand and more in
4、teresting. So it gains a wider audience. Can you compare popular history books with academic textbooks?Similarity: Both of them can enlighten students on some bare facts about historical figures and events. Differences: Firstly, popular history books tend to use eye-catching titles and colourful cov
5、ers while academic textbooks seem to be plain. Second, popular history books are usually influenced by personal perspectives while academic textbooks adopt balanced views. Third, popular history books sometimes dont have in-depth analysis of some historical facts while academic textbooks can go furt
6、her.1. What is an argument essay?An argument essay is a piece of writing in which you express an opinion and support that opinion with facts and examples.2. What is a typical argument essay made of?A typical argument essay consists of:an introduction main bodya conclusion3. What aspects about popula
7、r history books can be included in your writing? the name of a popular history book brief introduction to the book how the popular book introduces history the reasons for recommending the popular history book the disadvantages of the popular history book compared with academic ones your opinions on
8、popular history books 4. How to make an effective opening paragraph?You can use a rhetorical question or a well-known saying to grab the readers attention. 5. What will be included in the main body part?Reasons, examples or facts to support your point of view.Write an article on popular history book
9、s. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.DPlanning your writing Learning about the structureTo write an article on popular history books, you can follow the structure below: Start by introducing the rise of popular history books and stating your opinion on them.
10、 Give your reasons and examples to support your point of view. End the article with a strong conclusion. Learning about writing techniquesAn effective opening paragraph is important for a piece of successful writing. A well-written introduction tells the reader what is to come and encourages them to
11、 read further. You could use a rhetorical question or a well-known saying to grab the readers attention.Checking your writingRemember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:PunctuationSpellingGrammarChoice of wo
12、rdsStyle (formal/informal)StructureSelf-reviewPeer review What reasons do you give to support your opinion? How well do you write your opening paragraph? Does your partner think you clearly state your opinion on popular history books? What corrections does your partner think you have to make?Recentl
13、y, I see more and more people are choosing popular history books. The rise of popular history books is, in my opinion, a fantastic thing. The overall style of popular history books contributes to the growing interest in the subject. The general reader is attracted to these books because they often u
14、se eye-catching titles and colourful covers. Once they open the book, the storylike easy-to-understand writing style draws them in and they becomewilling participants in historythis would be unlikely to happen if they were simply reading dry history books! Presenting the past in a way that describes
15、 historical figures and events vividly is essential to ensuring the reader remains interested in the subject. Popular history books provide a fantastic way to introduce readers to the basics of history. Even though one criticism of popular history books is that they sometimes do not have an in-depth
16、 analysis of some historical facts, they indeed add a unique perspective to the subject. If readers want to dig up more on history, academic history books can be a great choice, which provide readers with a well-rounded experience.In conclusion, popular history books help readers rediscover a subjec
17、t that has always been considered to be dull. I believe that this type of history book helps the general reader develop a real passion for the subject and inspires them to do more research on it. I hope more and more young people are encouraged to learn more about history. There is nothing wrong with making the past colourful and exciting. Polish up your argument essay.
