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课题:Unit 2 Using Language-- Welcome or reject future changes
选必一 U2 Look Into the Future
Using Language--
Welcome or reject future changes
Should We Fight New Technology?
Baoding No. 3 High School
Li Aihua
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
figure out the structure and language features of an argumentative essay.
express your opinion about future advances.
write an argumentative essay about new technology.
Lead in
Smart Home
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Driverless Car
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Should We Fight New Technology?
“Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode”
Activity 1 Read for structure
Structure ?
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Read the text to underline the signposts.
Signposts
(标识性语言)
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Activity 2 Read for language features
Activity 3 Summary
How to write an argumentative essay
Para.1 Introduction
an issue
different opinions
Para.2 Disadvantages
Para.3 Advantages
Topic
sentence
give
examples
make a
contrast
Para.4 Personal opinion
Topic sentence
give examples
(personal experience)
Topic
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Activity 4 group discussion
Should we fight the robots?
Are you willing to have a robot in your life?
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Activity 4 group discussion
Should we fight the robots?
What’s their possible advantages and disadvantages?
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Activity 5 Writing
Write an argumentative essay about your opinions on the robots
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Activity 5 Writing
Tip 1: Organise clear and logic structure
Tip 2: Use signposts to list pros and cons & your opinion
Tip 3: Choose proper argumentative skills
(giving example/ making contrast)
Don’t forget these tips
①
② ③
④
Signposts: hence; nevertheless; on the one hand,...on the other hand,...; for example; moreover; also; personally
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Exchange your draft with a partner. Use the checklist to help you comment on their argumentative essay.
Assessment
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Every coin has two sides, and the new technology is no exception. Though technology is a double-edged sword, we should learn to stay positive and make the most of it.
Activity 6 Assessment
Cons
Pros
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1. Polish your draft after class according to the checklist.
2. Find more articles about new technology from the Internet.
3. Explore more videos about the robots to appreciate.
Assignment
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