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Unit 3 Writing Workshop
A “For” And “Against” Essay
【主题意义】
本课是一篇关于是否支持工业化养殖的议论文。话题隶属于《普通高中英语课程标准》中提出的“人与自然”主题语境下“环境保护”的内容范畴。
A “For” And “Against” Essay
1.阅读例文前,初步讨论并列出写作任务下的论题的正反观点及自己的观点。
Teaching Objectives
2.通过阅读例文,获取梳理例文中的论题、论点、论据以及作者观点,并分析议论文的写作手法。
3.阅读例文后,评价作者观点,并给出理由。
A “for” and “against” essay
An essay is an academic formal piece of writing which describes, analyses or discusses a particular issue.
for: in favor of / in agreement with
against: oppose(反对)
organic farming
factory farming
VS
What is your opinion
organic farming (有机农业)
adj. produced without using artificial chemicals; happening in a slow and natural way
factory farming(工厂化养殖)
mass production of animals and crops; use chemicals and pesticides
You are going to write a “for” and “against” essay on one of the statements. Discuss and list the arguments for and against the statements. Then share your ideas.
Pair Work
Statements “For” “Against” Your opinion
We should only have organic farming.
We should not use animal products for food or clothing.
读前:小组活动
safer (no chemicals)
better taste
healthier
eco-friendly
low production
more labor
higher costs
more expensive
cruel to kill animals
animal rights
new materials available
necessary nutrients
more humane(人道主义的) ways
Read for Writing
Read the essay. Answer the questions.
What is the main topic of the essay
What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming
What is the writer’s opinion about factory farming
读中活动:
阅读回答问题
1. What is the main topic of the essay
阅读回答问题:
1.论题
Read for Writing
Despite producing cheap food, factory farming is bad for the planet and for the animals themselves.
2. What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming
阅读回答问题:
2.论点+论据
Read for Writing
the main arguments supporting details
Read for Writing
a lot cheaper/ low costs;
provides more food/ high production
requires fewer workers
animals suffer from fewer diseases
Supporters of factory farming:
the main arguments supporting details
Read for Writing
cruel to animals
terrible stress
small spaces
a negative impact on the environment
waste product
chemicals
Opponents(反对者) of factory farming:
3. What is the writer’s opinion about factory farming
We should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.
阅读回答问题:
3.作者观点
Read for Writing
Para. 1 ________ Para. 3 ________
Para. 2 ________ Para. 4 ________
a conclusion (your opinion)
b arguments against the topic
c introduction to the topic
d arguments for the topic
Read the essay again. Match the functions to each paragraph.
c
d
b
a
1 summarising information
2 adding new information
3 giving examples
4 providing sources of information
5 contrasting statements
Which of the linking expressions in the Sentence Builder has the following function
Writing a “For” and “Against” Essay
It’s important to:
have a clear argument statement;
include “for” and “against” opinions;
support your own opinion with examples
and other details;
sum up your argument in the final paragraph.
Writing Help