北师大版（2019）选择性必修第四册Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise Writing workshop课件（共22页）

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Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise
Writing workshop: An Opinion Essay
Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise
Writing workshop: An Opinion Essay
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
1. read and understand an opinion essay.
2. summarize structure of the opinion essay.
3. learn some persuasive language through reading.
4. write an opinion essay.
5. make a comment on your partner’s work.
Get ready for writing
1.what are they What do you think of these products
cigarette
junk food
betel nuts
Get ready for writing
What do you think of these unhealthy products
★ They can do harm to our health.
★ They will cause many illnesses.
lung cancer
obesity
Read for writing
2.Answer the following questions.
1. What is the author’s opinion
2. Why does the author think so
3. What is the author’s conclusion
4. What facts or examples does the author use
to support his reasons
1. What is the author’s opinion
①
2. Why does the author think so
②
②
3. What is the author’s conclusion
③
Read for writing
4. What facts or examples does the
author use to support his reasons
P2: Unhealthy products harm our
health.
P3: ...the idea that making the
products creates jobs and brings
in large amount of tax is a false
argument.
Read for writing
3. How does the essay develop？
P1: To ban advertisements for any unhealthy products.
P2: Unhealthy products harm our health.
P3:..the idea that making the products
creates jobs and brings in large amount of tax is a false argument.
The money invested ...
... It is not right ...
P4: ... laws to ban TV advertisements of
unhealthy products are beneficial to
society.
The rate of obesity ...
In some countries ...
... drinking alcohol results in ...
Should TV Advertisements for Unhealthy Products
Be Banned
Author’s opinion
Author’s conclusion
Read for structure
4. Match the function with the key information of each paragraph.
a Supporting reasons for
the opinion
b Disapproving the
opposite opinion
c Restating the opinion
d Presenting the opinion
P1: To ban advertisements for any
unhealthy products.
P2: Unhealthy products harm our
health.
P3:… the idea that making the
products creates jobs and brings in
large amount of tax is a false qrgument.
P4: ... laws to ban TV advertisements
of unhealthy products are
beneficial to society.
How the essay develops
P1: To ban advertisements for any unhealthy products.
P2: Unhealthy products harm our health.
P3:..the idea that making the products
creates jobs and brings in large amount of tax is a false argument.
The money invested ...
... It is not right ...
P4: ... laws to ban TV advertisements of
unhealthy products are beneficial to
society.
The rate of obesity ...
In some countries ...
... drinking alcohol results in ...
Should TV Advertisements for Unhealthy Products
Be Banned
The structure of the opinion essay
Author’s opinion
Author’s conclusion
Topic
examples/
facts
examples/
facts
Presenting the opinion
Supporting reasons
for the opinion
Disapproving of the opposite opinion
Restating the opinion
Read for language
5. Underline the expressions that makes the author’s ideas persuasive.
Sentence Builder
Persuasive language:
1. Undoubtedly, unhealthy products harm our health. (P2)
2. It is clearly desirable to limit TV advertisements for fast food. (P2)
3. However, surely this is a false argument. (P3)
4. Furthermore, it is not right to make money from activities which harm human health. (P3)
Expressions about an opinion essay
Introduction:
1.Nowadays , … play a more and more important role in our daily life.
2. Should …… Different people have different opinions on the issues of …
3. Recently we had a heated discussion on… Opinions are various among different people.
Body：
1. Some may hold the view that… because / firstly.. But others have a negative attitude. From their point of view,…
2. some people are against the idea of … because ….while some are for the idea of …
3.As far as I am concerned , I totally agree with the statement that …
4. Personally , I support the idea that…The reasons are presented below.
Expressions about an opinion essay
Conclusion：
1. Taking all these factors into consideration, we may reach the conclusion that…
2. Therefore , it is easy to draw the conclusion that …
3. To sum up / in a word / above all/ generally speaking , I still hold the view that… .
Compose your writing
plastic/cosmetic surgery
Compose your writing
6. Outlining : Complete the outline of your essay.
My outline
Topic: ________________________________________
The opinion:____________________________________
____________________________________
Supporting reasons:
__________________________________________
I don’t think plastic surgery is a good way to improve our physical appearance.
Should we support plastic surgery
Its negative consequences can outweigh its benefits.
Compose your writing
7.Drafting : Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Writing Help
Writing Help
Writing an Opinion of Essay
It’s important to:
state a clear opinion;
support your opinion with facts. Make your reasons and details stronger with facts and data;
make your essay reasonable, and include relevant details;
use persuasive languge.
Compose your writing
8.Editing : appreciation, evaluation and comments
A checklist for An Opinion Essay
Does the writer clearly state his/her opinion
Does the essay include supporting reasons with facts
and data for the opinion stated
Is the essay organised in a clear and structured way
Does the writer use persuasive language




√
Compose your writing
8.Editing : appreciation, evaluation and comments
Mark any spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.
Mark any unclear expressions. Give suggestions if
you can.
Underline the expression you like.
How do we evaluate our writing work
Comments:___________________________________
role
its
Undoubtedly
believed
Homwork
1. Rewrite your opinion essay about plastic surgery
according to your partner’s comments.
2. Review what we have learnt today.
Thank you!