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Unit3 Writing workshop:A“for”and “against”Essay
教学设计
Unit 3 Conservation
Writing Workshop
写作课教学内容分析
【What】
本课是北师大普通高中教科书(2019版)选择性必修一第3单元的Writing workshop。本课的主题是A“for”and “against”Essay写一篇关于赞成和反对意见的议论文,是本单元的写作课。在课文中作者首先提出了“工厂化饲养动物”在全世界的普及这一热点且有争论的话题,然后从正反两方面论证“工厂化饲养动物”的优缺点,正面论证包括它能够以更低的价格,更高的产量为人们带来更多的食物;同时这一方式饲养的动物比在野外生长的动物还能更少遭到疾病的侵袭。反面论证包括工厂化饲养动物对动物们来说太过于残忍,是无视动物权利的表现,同时还会对环境造成负面影响,比如产生更多的垃圾,使用更多的化学药品,而这些会加剧对环境的破坏。最后,作者对正反论证进行总结:尽管这种工厂化饲养动物的方法可以生产更多更便宜的食物,但是它对我们的环境以及动物都产生了不良影响;然后强调论点:我们应该尽量减少这种工厂化饲养动物的行为。
【Why】
作者通过对比Factory Farming的优缺点,运用多种论证方法在基于正反两方面分析的基础上向我们证明这种工厂化饲养动物的模式长远来讲对环境不利,应该尽量减少。
【How】
本文A“for”and “against”Essay对篇章的论据运用了多种方法进行论证,包括citing ideas from experts and authorities,using data,例如1.According to an institute, 74% of the world’s poultry…are produced in this way. 例2. ...it provides more food for a world population that has already reached seven billion, according to the United Nations. 3...it creates a lot of waste products, and uses a lot of chemicals to control insects and drugs to treat diseases(UK Farming Today,2013). using comparison and contrast,例如:The main argument for factory farming is that, apart from...,moreover...On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals, giving examples,例如 For instance,many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move.
纵观全文,语篇结构清晰:第一段提出了“工厂化饲养动物”在全世界的普及这一热点且有争论的话题,第二段对人们支持“工厂化饲养动物”进行论证,第三段对人们反对“工厂化饲养动物”进行论证,第四段先对前面的论据进行总结然后表明了自己的观点。语篇从现象开始,论证详实,数据精准、权威,观点明晰;能够引起读者的共鸣与思考。
教学目标
在本节课学习结束时,学生能够:
1. 获取范文话题,概括本课范文的篇章结构。
2. 梳理范文的论点、论据、论证等基本信息;
3. 分析相关语句总结议论文的功能句式和论证方法。
4. 模仿运用所学,完成议论文“A “for”and “against”essay on Organic Farming”习作并对该习作进行评价、改进。
教学重点和难点
教学重点:学写一篇关于“Organic Farming”的议论文。
教学难点:选择合理的论据、恰当的语言,逻辑清晰地阐述观点,表达情感态度;并在同伴的帮助下评价修改作文。
教学过程
教学目标
教学活动与步骤
设计意图
评价要点
时间与互动模式
明确写作任务,激活已知,引出话题
Step 1 Lead-in(2’)
Students watch three pictures of organic farming and understand the meaning of organic farming . Should we only have organic farming ?
Explain the key words in the writing task:
Organic farming: farming simply without using chemicals.
明确写作任务,激活学生对organic farming的已知认识;激发学生参与本课学习的热情。
学生能够说出自己如何写关于有机农业的议论文的看法。
CW/GW
2’
获取与梳理议论文的写作结构
归纳范文的句式表达及其句法功能
获取梳理写作范文的论点、论据、论证等基本信息。
Step2 Reading for writing(18’)
Focus on structure(2’):
Students read the sample essay and find out the main idea of each part.
(
conclusion (your opinion)
arguments
for and
against the topic
introduction to the topic
arguments for the topic
)Para. 1 ______
Para. 2-3 ______
Para. 4 ______
Keys:
Para. 1 C.introduction to the topic
Para. 2-3 D.arguments for and against the topic
Para. 4 A.conclusion (your opinion)
Focus on Language (5’):
Read the sentences with the linking expressions.
Discuss about their functions with your partner(you can refer to the following functions).
A. adding new information
B. providing sources of information
C. showing your own opinion
D. giving examples
E. contrasting statements
F. summarizing information
Keys:
1. “According to an institute, 74% t of the world's poultry, 43% of its beef and 68% of its eggs are produced in this way.” ---providing sources of information
2.“For instance, many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move. ”
---giving examples
3.“apart from being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming farming, it provides more food...”
“Moreover, factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases...”
“In addition to this, factory farming has a negative impact on the environment. ”
---adding new information
4.“On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the ...”
---contrasting statements
5.“To sum up, despite producing cheap food, factory farming is bad for the planet and for the animals themselves.”
---summarizing information
6.“In my opinion, we should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.”
---showing your own opinion
Focus on content(5’):
Read the essay again and find out what detailed information and supporting details are talked about factory farming.
1. What is the main topic of the essay? What is the situation of it today?
2. What supporting details are used for the argument “for” factory farming?
3. What supporting details are used for the argument “against” factory farming?
4. What is the conclusion and the author’s opinion about factory farming?
Keys:
1. Factory farming involves keeping farm animals inside buildings to increase the production of meat or eggs.“According to an institute, 74% t of the world's poultry, 43% of its beef and 68% of its eggs are produced in this way.”
2. “apart from being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming farming, it provides more food...”
“Moreover, factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases...”
3. “On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals”
“For instance, many farm animals are kept in small spaces...”
“In addition to this, factory farming has a negative impact on the environment... (UK Farming Today, 2013)”
4. “To sum up, despite producing cheap food, factory farming is bad for the planet and for the animals themselves.”
“In my opinion, we should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.
获取与梳理议论文的写作结构,为下面习作做铺垫。
根据相关句式表达, 归纳本篇议论文的连接词及其句法功能。
通过问题让学生关注本篇议论文的论点、论据、论证等基本信息。
学生能够获取梳理议论文的写作结构。
学生能够获取梳理范文的基本信息
学生能够依据相关句式表达归纳本篇议论文的连接词并分析其句法功能。
IW
2’
PW/IW
5’
PW/IW
5’
归纳范文的论证方法及作用
习作话题语言及内容准备
Focus on argument methods(3’):
Here are the 4 methods the author use to support his arguments. (1. citing ideas from experts and authorities 2.using data 3.using comparison and contrast 4.giving examples)
1. Find out the sentences in the essay using these argument methods.
2. Why these argument methods are used?
Keys to Q1:
1. using data
According to an institute, “74% ...are produced in this way.
2.citing ideas from experts and authorities
It provides more food for ...7 billion, according to the United Nations.
Factory farming has a negative impact on...(UK Farming Today, 2013)
3.using comparison and contrast
On the other hand, opponents ...say that it is cruel...
4.Giving examples
For instance, many farm animals are kept ...
Keys to Q2:
These argument methods can make the information more authentic, accurate and believable...
Internalization (3’)
What is your opinion about factory farming,
are you in favor of it or against it? Why?
E.g I am against factory farming, because apart from being cruel to the animals, it also has a negative impact on the environment ...(UK Farming Today,2013)
Step3 Debate(5’)
Topic We should only have organic farming .
Request:1. for VS against(stand on one side)
2.Make use of the supporting details on factory farming in the sample essay to talk about organic farming and voice your own opinion.(由于有机农业与工厂化农业的生产方法正好相反,教师可以引导学生巧妙利用范文中的语言和观点:即工厂化农业的优点可以用做有机农业的缺点,而工厂化农业的缺点可以用做有机农业的优点。)
E.g. Advantages of organic farming:
1. Doesn’t use chemicals, more healthy
2. Has no negative effects on the environment.
3. Is good to improve the soil quality
4. Reduces pesticide resistance
Disadvantages of organic farming:
1. Expensive
2. Has low production, can’t provide enough food for the world population.
3. Demanding supply chain
4. Difficult management
归纳本文所使用的论证方法,包括数据论证、引用论证、对比论证和举例论证,并让学生们总结使用以上不同论证方法的作用。
利用问题引导学生发表自己对工厂化饲养动物的观点,内化运用所学语言。
(这一环节是本课的创新点)即引导学生巧妙地把范文中的语言和观点迁移运用到写作任务话题中。
学生能够在老师的引领下判断范文所使用的数据论证、引用论证、对比论证和举例论证的论证方法,并总结出使用不同论证方法的作用。
学生发表自己对工厂化饲养动物的观点,内化运用所学语言。
学生能够将所学语言进行迁移,说出有机农业的优缺点,并形成自己明确的观点。
CW/GW3’
PW
3’
CW/GW
5’
依据写作框架与讨论要点列出写作提纲。
Step 4 Drafting (10’)
1.Complete the draft of your essay
2.Talk to your group members about the key information in your outline by asking each other questions.
(1)What is situation of organic farming today?
(2)What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” organic farming?
(3)What are the main arguments and supporting details used “against” organic farming?
(4)What is your opinion about organic farming?
鼓励学生通过同伴间分享交流,获取更多写作信息,开阔思路。
学生能在同伴的启发下更完整地完成写作学生能在同伴的提醒帮助下改进完善自己的习作。提纲
GW/IW
10’
在课上分享写作内容
Step 4 Class Sharing(5’)
Recommend an essay that you would like to show in the class and point out the part that impresses you most.
引导学生依据评价标准客观的评价同伴作品,同时对自己的作品进行反思、改进。
明确一篇好作文的标准与要求。
CW
5’
Homework
Polish your draft based on the editing opinions.
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