北师大版（2019）选择性必修第一册 Unit 3 Conservation Writing Workshop 课件（23张PPT）

(共23张PPT)
Unit3 Writing workshop
A “FOR” AND “AGAINST” ESSAY
Period 1
a “for” and “against” essay on
Organic farming is simply farming without using any chemicals.
Discuss in pairs:
What information should be included in your essay
Step 1 Activate and share(5’)
Read the sample essay and find out what information is written in each paragraph.
Para. 1 ______
Para. 2 ______
Para. 3 ______
Para. 4 ______
Focus on structure:
Step 2 Reading for writing
A.conclusion (your opinion)
B.arguments against the topic
C.introduction to the topic
D.arguments for the topic
Para. 1 C.introduction to the topic
Para. 2 D.arguments for the topic
Para. 3 B.arguments against the topic
Para. 4 A.conclusion (your opinion)
Read the essay again, find out what detailed informtion is talked about in each paragraph.
Focus on content:
1. defintion , its situation today
Factory farming involves keeping farm animals inside buildings to increase the production of meat or eggs.
“According to an institute, 74% t of the world's poultry, 43% of its beef and 68% of its eggs are produced in this way.”
Focus on content:
2. supporting details “for” factory farming
“apart from being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming, it provides more food for the world population.”
“Moreover, factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases than those living outside.”
3.supporting details “against” factory farming
“On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals”.
“For instance, many farm animals are kept in small spaces...”
“In addition to this, factory farming has a negative impact on the environment... (UK Farming Today, 2013)”
Focus on content:
4. conclusion, the author’s opinion
“To sum up, despite producing cheap food, factory farming is bad for the planet and for the animals themselves.”
“In my opinion, we should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.
Focus on content:
Read the sentences with the detailed information, identify the functions of the underlined linking expressions:
1. summarizing information
2. adding new information
3. giving examples
4. providing sources of information
5. contrasting statements
6. showing personal opinion
Focus on language:
Functions of the linking expressions:
According to---providing sources of information
apart from
In addition to---
Moreover
On the other hand---contrasting statements
For instance---giving examples
To sum up---summarizing information
In my opinion,---showing personal opinion
adding new information
“According to an institute, 74% t of the world's poultry, 43% of its beef and 68% of its eggs are produced in this way.”
1. using data
Focus on argument methods:
1.Argument methods uesd in the sample essay:
using data
citing ideas from experts and authorities
using comparison and contrast
giving examples
2.Why these argument methods are used
Focus on argument methods:
According to an institute, 74% t of the world's poultry, 43% of its beef and 68% of its eggs are produced in this way.
It provides more food for a world population that has already reached 7 billion, according to the United Nations.
In addition to this, factory farming has a negative impact on...(UK Farming Today, 2013)
2.citing ideas from experts and authorities
Focus on argument methods:
For instance, many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move.
3. giving examples
Focus on argument methods:
The main argument for factory farming is that apart from being a cheaper than traditional or organic farming, it provides more food for a world population that has already reached 7 billion.
On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.
4. using comparison and contrast
Focus on argument methods:
Internalization
What is your opinion about factory farming,
are you in favor of it or against it Why
E.g I am against factory farming. The reasons are apart from being cruel to the animals, it also has a negative impact on the environment because it creates a lot of waste...（UK Farming Today,2013）
Debate:
We should only have organic farming .
for VS against
Step 3 Make use of what you learned
Period 2
Complete the outline of your essay.
Focus on writing:
function Opinion/Arguments
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Asking each other questions to clollect more information for your outline.
（1）What is present situation of organic farming
（2）What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” organic farming
（3）What are the main arguments and supporting details used “against” organic farming
（4）What is your opinion about organic farming
Writing Help
It’s important to:
1.have a clear argument statement;
2.include “for” and “against” opinions;
3.support each argument with examples and other details;
4.sum up your argument in the final paragraph.
Thank you！