Communication Workshop
Should people in comas be kept on life support machines?
阅读写作课: By Jin Yun
Module 7 Unit 21 Communication Workshop
Designer
Jin Yun
Subject
English
School
Tsinghua High School
Textbook
Senior High English (Module 7) published by BNUP
Lesson Duration
one period for 40 minutes
Teaching Content
Topic: Should people in comas be kept on life support machines
Vocabulary: expose temporary numb sacred decline coma
Skills: speaking, reading , writing
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, the students will be able to :
① write a discursive essay
② use some contrast linkers
Facilities
Multimedia and Blackboard
Procedures
Procedure
Activities
Interaction
Aims
Stage 1—
Lead in
Reading :
What is a discursive essay
--ask and answer
Individual work
Background knowledge about the writing
Stage 2—
vocabulary
--Guess 6 possible new words
--Check the answers
(T---S )
--To remove the barrier in basic understanding
Stage 3—
First Reading
(fast reading)
--Read and match
--Match headings of each paragraph
(T—S)
--To train the Ss’ ability in summarizing
Stage 4—
Second Reading
(careful reading)
--questions
--true or false
-Paraphrase sentences
-- Write and speak
(Pair Work)
--To pick out the information
preparation work for writing
Stage 5—
Discussion
--Talk about the case
--Voice their own opinions
(Group Work; T-S)
--To have a further
understanding of the text
Stage 6----
writing
-introduce the writing guide
--linking words exercise
--write
－Write an outline
--Complete the writing
(T—S, Group Work)
- To enable the Ss to finish the rough draft skillfully
---Speak and check
(Pair Work)
--To help Ss be aware of the order arrangement in
writing
Optional
Should smoking be banned ?
introduce the topic
introduce the ourline
Write
Offer An easier topic for the students to write
Homework : ①Finish Exercise 1,2 on page 88
②Double-check your essay
课件28张PPT。Communication Workshopunit 21
By the end of this lesson, we will be able to :
① use some linking words and expressions
② write a discursive essay
Objectives:
Discursive Essay What Is It
Structure
Main Types.
Basic Do’s
Basic Don'ts Should people in comas be kept on life support machines?Terri Schiavounconscious for a long time vocabulary1 expose
2 temporary
3 numb
4 sacred
5 decline
6 terminal
exposeMy job as a journalist is to expose the truth. to show something
that is usually
covered or hiddenA lot of temporary houses were built after the earthquake.continuing for only a limited period of time My fingers were numb with cold.
unable to feel,
think or react
in the normal way the sacred heart of Jesus
considered to be holy
very important and
treated with great respect The island's population initially numbered 180, but there was a gradual decline until only 40 people were left. 1804020001950a continuous decrease
in the number, value, quality, etcPeople who are terminally ill because of incurable diseases are being kept alive on life-support machines.(of an illness or a disease) that cannot be cured and will lead to death
DBACRead the article quickly and match the headings with the paragraphs3.introduction of the topic2.what doctors know and don’t know about comas4.chances of recovery1.conclusionThe case of Terri Shiavo1 When and why did she fall into a coma and how long was the coma ?
______________________________________
2 What was the final decision to her case ?
______________________________________
3 Did all people approve of the decision?
______________________________________
Should people in comas be kept on life support machines?No one has the right to end life.
The courts and medical institutions make the decision that people should be allowed to take their loved one off life support machines.
The patient’s coma was only temporary.
It is generally agreed that a patient’s chances of recovery decline the longer they stay in a coma.
The patient would not have wanted to live on in this state.
The family members feel numb .
Against against Against For For For Conclusion The author’s opinion
Patients should ____________________________________
Close family members should be allowed to ___________________________________.In my opinion,receive the
best treatment.
take their loved one off
life support machineIntroduction A list of arguments “for” A list of arguments “against”Conclusion
(your personal opinion)Discursive
Essay
For And Against Attention:
Note that if you are “for” something,
put the arguments “against” first.
If you are “against” something,
put the arguments “for” first. Useful expressions and linking words/phrasesTo introduce points/arguments for & against:
The first and most important reason to support euthanasia is that these patients have no chance of recovery.
Firstly , these patients have no chance of recovery.
It is generally believed that these patients have no chance of recovery.
Useful expressions and linking words/phrasesTo introduce points/arguments against:
In contrast, opponents point out that …
Nevertheless, it could be argued that …,
Example:
Some people find the idea of taking people off life support machines terrible.
Others don’t mind doing this if the patient doesn’t improve after many years.Some people find the idea of taking a person off life support machines terrible, therefore, they would oppose the idea even if the patient doesn’t improve after many years.Contrast linking words 1.Even though some people find the idea of taking a person off
life support machines terrible, they don’t mind doing this if the
patient doesn’t improve after many years.
2.Some people find the idea of taking a person off life support
machines terrible. However, they don’t mind doing this if the
patient doesn’t improve after many years
3.Some people find the idea of taking a person off life support
machines terrible, on the other hand, they don’t mind the idea
if the patient doesn’t improve after many years.
Exercise 3 Complete the text with these linking words 1 Even though
2 Although
3 Even though
4 Therefore
5 while
6 However Linking words and expressions page 88Scientists have used cloning _______ to save endangered species__________ the guar. The guar is a species of ox-like animal __________ comes from India. Last November a baby bull gaur named Noah was born _________ mother was an ordinary cow. _________ the cloning process requires a lot of time and investment, in the future it is hoped _______ cheetahs can be cloned ____ their number can be increased. In southern Africa there are only 12,000 cheetahs,____ need large areas to breed in._____ to this ,there are plans for experiments on the giant panda_____ there are only 1,000 left in the wild in China. in order tosuch aswhichwhoseAlthough thatso thatwhichIn addition toasHomework:
①Finish Exercise 1,2 on page 88
②write a for and against assay:
Should people in comas be kept on life support machines ?Should Smoking Be Banned?Should Smoking Be Banned? For
Cost money
Be harmful to health
Cause fire
Passive smoking
Dangers in pregnancy
Against
Lose money from tax on cigarettes
Help relaxation when nervous or tired
Help lose weight
Cool
Help establish social
relationshipIntroduction A list of arguments “for” A list of arguments “against”Conclusion
(Give your personal opinion)Attention:
Note that if you are “for” something, put the arguments “against” first.
If you are “against” something, put the arguments “for” first.
Try to use the linking words and phrases that we’ve learnt today.Thank you U21 CommunicationWorkshop discursive essay
I Vocabulary:
II Writing For And Against Essay
Introduction: The case of Terri Shiavo
A list of arguments:
For Against
In addition, moreover furthermore finally
Conclusion:
Give your opinion about the topic.
In my opinion,
All things considered,
I believe that,
