外研版高中英语必修三教案：Module 5 Great people and Great Invention of Ancient China

Writing: The advantages and disadvantages of using private cars —— How to write an argumentative essay? Teaching objective 1. The structure of an argumentative essay 2. The statement of advantages and disadvantages of a subject: topic sentences and supporting sentences Teaching importance 1. The structure of an argumentative essay 2. some transitional words or set sentence patterns used in such essays Teaching difficulties The statement of the topic sentences and supporting sentences Teaching process Step 1 Introduction —— Provide the topic (3’) 1. Group discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of cars (The whole class are divided into two groups) 2. Group opinions about cars (Teacher asks individual group for opinions) Step 2 Teach the basic structure of an argumentative on advantages and disadvantages. （2’） Ask the students to make an outline for their writing by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of cars in groups of four (Prepare some words, phrases and tran