Unit 3 Could you please clean your room? Section B Prriod 4 课件65张

Unit 3 Could you please clean your room? Period 4
初二年级 英语
By the end of this period, you will be able to
express your opinions about a given subject
and learn to refute (反驳) others’ ideas;
master the basic structure of the
argumentative writing and write a letter on the
given topic.
Your goals
Ms. Miller
Mr. Smith
She doesn’t understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home.
It is important for children to learn how to do chores and help their parents with housework.
Review
Do you remember their opinions?
the earlier … the better
depend on
in order to
It is a waste of time doing
做某事浪费时间
取决于
越早越好
为了
Review
Match the English expressions with Chinese.
look after
do one’s part in
help with
understand the idea of fairness
理解公平的概念
照顾
参与
帮助
Review
Match the English expressions with Chinese.
spend time on sth./ in doing
get good grades
get into a good university
take care of
provide sth. for sb.
在某事上花时间或花时间做某事
进入一所好大学
获得好成绩
给某人提供某物
照顾
Review
Match the English expressions with Chinese.
It is not enough to do
做某事是不够的
对……来说
做某事没必要
做某事对于某人来说是重要的
做某事是某人的工作或职责
There is no need for … to do
It is one’s job/duty to do
It is important for sb. to do

The Sunday Mail magazine asks students to write about their opinions on whether teenagers should do chores at home. Please write a letter to the Sunday Mail, expressing your opinion and giving some reasons.
The final task
Do you think children should do some chores at home? Why or why not? Please think about it and write down your reasons.
Children should do chores because
Children should not do chores because
Some students were interviewed about these two questions.
Let’s see their answers together and please complete the sentences on your handout.
Student A thinks children should do chores because
it can relax themselves after a busy school day.
it provides chances to communicate with their
parents and understand them.
it can improve the relationship between
children and their parents.
Student B thinks children should do chores because
doing chores enables children to learn time management skills so that they can balance work and play from a young age.
时间管理
Student C thinks children should do chores because
it helps to develop children’s independence.
they can learn to be responsible.
Student D doesn’t think children should do chores because
it wastes children’s time.
children don’t have to do chores at such a
young age.
children may get hurt.
From last lesson, we know in an argumentative writing we can support our opinions by giving supporting evidence.
Now I would like to introduce another way to support our ideas – refutation.
反驳
What do we need to refute?
others’ idea
supporting evidence
If we agree with Mr. Smith, how can we persuade Ms. Miller’s supporters to be on our side?
We need to refute
Ms. Miller’s idea
her supporting evidence
For example:
How do we refute an argument?
By focusing on refuting the supporting evidence.
Review Ms. Miller’s idea.
“I do not understand why some parents make their kids help with housework and chores at home.”
Review Ms. Miller’s supporting details.
Kids these days already have enough stress from
school.
2. Housework is a waste of their time.
3. When they get older, they will have to do housework
so there is no need for them to do it now.
4. It is the parents’ job to provide a clean and comfortable
environment at home for their children.
Please think about how to refute Ms. Miller’s argument.
Let’s have a look at some students’ refutation first. Please take some notes on your handout.
Refutation
Kids these days already have enough stress from school.
“Since kids have enough stress from school, they surely
need a chance to relax. Doing the housework is a
perfect one. Children can not only take a break from the
heavy school work, but also communicate with their
parents, which can help them get rid of the pressure,
thereby improving the efficiency of learning.”
--Cynthia
…, which can help them get rid of the pressure,

make yourself free of sth.
摆脱
…, thereby improving the efficiency of learning.

adv. It is used to introduce the result. 因此
n. It is the quality of doing sth. well with no waste of time
效率
2. Housework is a waste of their time.
“Actually, time wasting is one of the most serious
problems for students while doing housework helps
them learn to manage their time so that they can
improve the efficiency of study.”
-- Steven
Refutation
… while doing housework helps them learn to
manage their time so that …
conj. It is used to contrast two things. 然而
v. to deal with time carefully and do not waste it 好好利用
2. Housework is a waste of their time.
“Housework isn’t a waste of time. Instead, it saves time
for it exercises the mind and the body at the same time.
Besides, students can also enjoy the sense of
achievement and get experience of taking good care of
themselves.”
--Helena Hu
Refutation
… students can also enjoy the sense of
achievement …

n. It is a feeling about sth. 感觉
n. It is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort. 成就
3. When they get older, they will have to do housework so
there is no need for them to do it now.
“The elder you are, the busier you will be. If you don’t
learn or try to do the housework when you are young, it
will be hard to find time to learn to do it when you grow
up, resulting in a messy room and a bad temper when
you live alone.”
--Cynthia
Refutation
…, resulting in a messy room and a bad temper when …
to make sth. happen
导致
noun. It is the way you are feeling at a particular time.
心情、情绪
4. It is the parents’ job to provide a clean and comfortable
environment at home for their children.
“In my opinion, it’s unfair to ask parents to do all the
chores. The parents are struggling for life. They have to
both work hard and take good care of their children and their
parents. It is unrealistic to ask the parents to do everything.
Children should also do something for their family.”
--Helena Hu
Refutation
The parents are struggling for life.
It is unrealistic to ask the parents to do everything.


to try very hard to do sth. 奋斗、努力
adj. to describe someone isn’t clear about the truth about a situation
不切实际的
Summarize
The structure of the argumentative writing
beginning
body part
ending
the author’s opinion
supporting details with examples
refutation of others’ opinions
once again highlight the author’s opinion.
Useful expressions
Opinions
Reasons
I think / I believe / in my opinion / from my point of view
because / since / for / for the reason that
Linking words / phrases
Conclusion
also / besides / what’s more / moreover / in addition
in a word / in conclusion / in brief / to summarize / to sum up
Useful expressions
Now, it is time for you to think about your letter.
I’d like to share a sample letter to help with yours.
Let’s read it together and please take some notes on your handout.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I believe that children should do some chores at home. Some children are unwilling to help with the housework for many reasons but it is unfair for children to expect their parents to work hard outside and do all the chores, too. Children should learn to care for their parents instead of taking their love for granted.
Sample writing
Sample writing
Besides, doing chores provides children with great opportunities to learn things that are necessary for their future such as independence, responsibility and self-confidence. When children do some housework regularly, they will first learn some skills and then they will know it’s their duty to do the work. Thus, they will be responsible little by little.
Sample writing
However, some parents think children’s only job is to study hard. In my opinion, it’s almost impossible for children to just study without doing other things. They at least need to relax themselves. While by doing chores, they can not only have a rest but also do something helpful for their future. Therefore, if parents expect their children to achieve academic success, they
should require their children to do chores.
Sample writing
To sum up, I do think children should do chores at home for they can benefit a lot from it in the long run.
Yours truly,
Kate
Dear Sir or Madam,
I believe that children should do some chores at home. Some children are unwilling to help with the housework for many reasons but it is unfair for children to expect their parents to work hard outside and do all the chores, too. Children should learn to care for their parents instead of taking their love for granted.
Sample writing
1
show the opinion
give supporting details
Sample writing
Besides, doing chores provides children with great opportunities to learn things that are necessary for their future such as independence, responsibility and self-confidence. When children do some housework regularly, they will first learn some skills and then they will know it’s their duty to do the work. Thus, they will be responsible little by little.
2
give supporting details
Sample writing
However, some parents think children’s only job is to study hard. In my opinion, it’s almost impossible for children to just study without doing other things. They at least need to relax themselves. While by doing chores, they can not only have a rest but also do something helpful for their future. Therefore, if parents expect their children to achieve academic success, they
should require their children to do chores.
refute
Sample writing
To sum up, I do think children should do chores at home for they can benefit a lot from it in the long run.
Yours truly,
Kate
conclude
Dear Sir or Madam,
I believe that children should do some chores at home. Some children are unwilling to help with the housework for many reasons but it is unfair for children to expect their parents to work hard outside and do all the chores, too. Children should learn to care for their parents instead of taking their love for granted.
Sample writing
Some children are unwilling to help with the housework …

adj. not wanting to do sth. and refusing to do it 不情愿的
Dear Sir or Madam,
I believe that children should do some chores at home. Some children are unwilling to help with the housework for many reasons but it is unfair for children to expect their parents to work hard outside and do all the chores, too. Children should learn to care for their parents instead of taking their love for granted.
Sample writing
but it is unfair to expect their parents to work hard …
to demand that sb. will do sth. because it is their duty or responsibility
指望某人做某事
Dear Sir or Madam,
I believe that children should do some chores at home. Some children are unwilling to help with the housework for many reasons but it is unfair for children to expect their parents to work hard outside and do all the chores, too. Children should learn to care for their parents instead of taking their love for granted.
Sample writing
… instead of taking their love for granted.
in the place of sb./ sth.
代替、而不是
not recognizing the true value of sb./ sth. and not expressing one’s gratitude
认为……是理所应当的
Sample writing
Besides, doing chores provides children with great opportunities to learn things that are necessary for their future such as independence, responsibility and self-confidence. When children do some housework regularly, they will first learn some skills and then they will know it’s their duty to do the work. Thus, they will be responsible little by little.
… doing chores provides children with great opportunities to learn …
noun. It is a situation in which it is possible for you to do sth. that you want to do. 机会
Sample writing
Besides, doing chores provides children with great opportunities to learn things that are necessary for their future such as independence, responsibility and self-confidence. When children do some housework regularly, they will first learn some skills and then they will know it’s their duty to do the work. Thus, they will be responsible little by little.
When children do some housework regularly …
adv. at regular times; often
有规律地；经常
Sample writing
Besides, doing chores provides children with great opportunities to learn things that are necessary for their future such as independence, responsibility and self-confidence. When children do some housework regularly, they will first learn some skills and then they will know it’s their duty to do the work. Thus, they will be responsible little by little.
Thus, they will be responsible little by little.
adv. in this way 这样
slowly, over a long period of time 逐渐地
Sample writing
However, some parents think children’s only job is to study hard. In my opinion, it’s almost impossible for children to just study without doing other things. They at least need to relax themselves. While by doing chores, they can not only have a rest but also do something helpful for their future. Therefore, if parents expect their children to achieve academic success, they
should require their children to do chores.
While by doing chores, they can …
prep. showing how or in what way sth. is done
通过（表示方式）
Sample writing
However, some parents think children’s only job is to study hard. In my opinion, it’s almost impossible for children to just study without doing other things. They at least need to relax themselves. While by doing chores, they can not only have a rest but also do something helpful for their future. Therefore, if parents expect their children to achieve academic success, they
should require their children to do chores.
Therefore, if parents expect their children to achieve academic success …
achieve v. to reach a goal after making an effort for a
long time 达到、实现
academic adj. It is connected with education, especially
studying in schools and universities.学业的
success n. Someone tries to do sth.
and finally makes it. 成功
Sample writing
To sum up, I do think children should do chores at home for they can benefit a lot from it in the long run.
Yours truly,
Kate
To sum up, I do think children should do chores at home for they can benefit a lot from it in the long run.
to be in a better position because of sth.
从……获益
a longer period in the future
从长远来看
Dear Sir or Madam,
I think / believe that _____________________.
I agree/disagree that ________for _________.
I think it is fair/unfair for children to _________.
I think children should/should not ___________
because ______________________________.
In a word, I think ________________________.
Yours truly,
_________
salutation
signature
Homework
朗读学习任务单上的文段并整理出有助于写作的
词、句式等。
复习议论文结构并完成信件。
Thank you for listening.