| 中文摘要 | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| Abbreviations | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第15-19页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第15页 |
| 1.2 Research Objectives | 第15-16页 |
| 1.3 Overview of the Research Methods | 第16-17页 |
| 1.4 Research Significance | 第17-18页 |
| 1.5 Structure of the Thesis | 第18-19页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第19-29页 |
| 2.1 Major Approaches of Writing Teaching Abroad | 第19-22页 |
| 2.1.1 Product Approach | 第19-20页 |
| 2.1.2 Process Approach | 第20页 |
| 2.1.3 Genre Approach | 第20-21页 |
| 2.1.4 Process-genre Approach | 第21页 |
| 2.1.5 Content Approach | 第21-22页 |
| 2.1.6 Task-based Approach | 第22页 |
| 2.2 Major Approaches of Writing Teaching in China | 第22-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Macro and Micro Aspects | 第23页 |
| 2.2.2 Relevant Research on Topic Writing | 第23-25页 |
| 2.3 State of Arts of Writing Teaching in Junior Middle Schools in China | 第25-29页 |
| 2.3.1 Relevant Research on Writing Teaching State | 第26-28页 |
| 2.3.2 Summary | 第28-29页 |
| Chapter 3 Constructing Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writing | 第29-50页 |
| 3.1 Definitions of Key Terms | 第29-30页 |
| 3.1.1 Topic | 第29页 |
| 3.1.2 Unit-topic Writing | 第29-30页 |
| 3.2 Theoretical Foundations | 第30-38页 |
| 3.2.1 Constructivism Theory | 第30-35页 |
| 3.2.1.1 Zone of Proximal Development | 第30-31页 |
| 3.2.1.2 Scaffolding Theory | 第31-33页 |
| 3.2.1.3 Anchored Theory | 第33-35页 |
| 3.2.2 Theory of Second Language Acquisition | 第35-37页 |
| 3.2.2.1 Input Hypothesis | 第35-36页 |
| 3.2.2.2 Output Hypothesis | 第36-37页 |
| 3.2.3 Schema Theory | 第37页 |
| 3.2.4 Correlationship among Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writingand the Three Key Theories | 第37-38页 |
| 3.3 Construction of Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writing | 第38-50页 |
| 3.3.1 Principles of Constructing Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writing | 第38-39页 |
| 3.3.1.1 Principle of Combining Writing Teaching and Unit Writing Goal | 第38-39页 |
| 3.3.1.2 Principle of Combining Writing Approach and Teaching Environment | 第39页 |
| 3.3.1.3 Principle of Combining Systematicness and Advancing Gradually in DueOrder | 第39页 |
| 3.3.2 Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writing | 第39-42页 |
| 3.3.3 Paths of Initiating Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writing to JuniorMiddle schools | 第42-43页 |
| 3.3.3.1 Implementation of Unit Topic Writing System | 第42-43页 |
| 3.3.3.2 Implementation of Topic Writing Teaching by Combining Both Insideand Outside the Class | 第43页 |
| 3.3.4 Teaching Sample | 第43-50页 |
| Chapter 4 Testing Six-step Teaching Approach_to Unit-topic Writing in ClassroomTeaching | 第50-80页 |
| 4.1 Systematic Implementation of the Six-step Teaching Approach to Unit-topic Writing | 第50-53页 |
| 4.1.1 Teaching Support | 第50-52页 |
| 4.1.2 Systematic Implementation | 第52-53页 |
| 4.2 Research Methods | 第53-58页 |
| 4.2.1 Research Questions | 第53页 |
| 4.2.2 Subjects | 第53-54页 |
| 4.2.3 Research Site | 第54-55页 |
| 4.2.4 Data Collections | 第55-58页 |
| 4.2.4.1 Writing Tests for Students | 第55-56页 |
| 4.2.4.2 Questionnaires for Students | 第56-57页 |
| 4.2.4.3 Interviews for Students | 第57-58页 |
| 4.2.5 Data Treatment | 第58页 |
| 4.3 Data Analysis and Result | 第58-80页 |
| 4.3.1 Changes in Students'Writing Score | 第59-65页 |
| 4.3.1.1 Overall Comparison of Pre-writing and Post-writing Test of All Students | 第59-60页 |
| 4.3.1.2 Comparison of Pre-writing and Post-writing Test from Urban and RuralSchools'Experimental Classes and Controlled Classes | 第60-61页 |
| 4.3.1.3 Comparison of Pre-writing and Post-writing Test of Different GradeStudents | 第61-63页 |
| 4.3.1.4 Comparison of Pre-writing and Post-writing Test of ExperimentalClasses and Controlled Classes | 第63-65页 |
| 4.3.2 Changes in Students'Attitudes Towards Writing | 第65-80页 |
| 4.3.2.1 Changes in Students'Attitudes Towards Writing Through Questioners | 第65-77页 |
| 4.3.2.2 Changes in Students'Attitudes Towards Writing Through Interviews | 第77-80页 |
| Chapter 5 Discussion and Conclusion | 第80-87页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings and Discussion | 第80-82页 |
| 5.1.1 Major Findings | 第80-81页 |
| 5.1.2 Discussion | 第81-82页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第82-85页 |
| 5.2.1 In Need of Integrated Writing Teaching Plan and a Training Systemwith Topic as Carrier | 第82-83页 |
| 5.2.2 Unit Teaching as the Fundament of Topic Scaffolding Writing | 第83-84页 |
| 5.2.3 Grade Eight Is a Key Period for Students' Writing Training | 第84页 |
| 5.2.4 Cultivation of Writing Interest and Maintaining of Writing Impetus Are Key toSuccessful Writing Teaching | 第84页 |
| 5.2.5 Teachers Should Lay Great Emphasis on Cultivation of English WritingThinking | 第84-85页 |
| 5.3 Contribution and Limitation of the Study | 第85-86页 |
| 5.4 Directions for Future Studies | 第86-87页 |
| Bibliography | 第87-94页 |
| Appendix 1: Unit-topic Writing System | 第94-96页 |
| Appendix 2: Pre-writing Test for Students | 第96-102页 |
| Appendix 3: Pre-writing Test for Students | 第102-108页 |
| Appendix 4: Pre-experiment Questionnaire | 第108-110页 |
| Appendix 5: Post-experiment Questionnaire | 第110-113页 |
| Publications During the Postgraduate Program | 第113-114页 |
| Acknowledgement | 第114-115页 |
