Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise Writing workshop An Opinion Essay课件-2023-2024学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第四册

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! $$