Unit 3 Conservation Writing Workshop A “For” And “Against” Essay课件 2023-2024学年高中英语北师大版选择性必修第一册

Unit 3 Conservation Writing Workshop A “For” And “Against” Essay Learning Objectives 02 03 01 I can read and talk about a “for” and “against” essay about factory farming; I can analyze the structure and language of a “for” and “against” essay; I can write a “for” and “against” essay. A “For” and “Against” Essay in favour of / in agreement with in disagreement with This type of essay includes two sides to an argument and give their opinions. What's in a “for” and “against” essay? Get Ready for Writing Statements “For” “Against” Your opinion We should only have organic farming. We should not use animal products for food or clothing. Pair Work. 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. 1 organic farming factory farming VS What is your opinion? What is organic farming? numerous ecological benefits higher quality and nutritional value higher food costs What do you know about factory farming? mass production of meat or eggs food at lower costs rely heavily on chemicals 1. What is the main topic of the essay? 2. What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming? 3. What is the writer’s opinion about factory farming? The pros and cons of factory farming. We should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat. “For”: Apart from being a lot cheaper than organic farming, it provides more food for a world population that has already reached seven billion. “Against”: Opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals. a person who disagrees with sth. and speaks against it 2 Read the essay. Answer the questions 3 Read the essay again. Match the functions to each paragraph. a. conclusion (your opinion) b. arguments against the topic c. introduction to the topic d. arguments for the topic Para. 1 _____ Para. 2 _____ Para. 3 _____ Para