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高中英语北师大版选修第一册
Unit 3 Conservation
TWriting Workshop & Viewing Workshop & Reading Club
To understand the core concept and characteristics of a “for and against” essay.
To learn and identify the essential structural framework of this argumentative essay type.
To practice integrating all learned skills to compose a well-structured “for and against” essay independently.
Learning objectives
Contents
1. Lead in
2. Pre-writing
3. While-writing
4. Post-writing
5. Summary
6. Assessment
7. Homework
01.
Lead in
organic farming
factory farming
Which would you prefer?why?
Lead in
1.Personally, I would rather choose organic farming,because...
2.From my point of view, organic farming is a ... choice because...
3.I hold the view that factory farming has its advantages...
You may use these sentences to express your ideas.
Lead in
02.
Pre-writing
Getting ready for writing
What is a “for” and “against” essay?
A formal short writing that discusses a topic with clear ideas and evidence.
in favour of / in agreement with
in disagreement with
A for and against essay presents two opposite views on a topic and ends with the writer’s own opinion.
Pre-writing
1.What’s the topic of this essay?
2. In what ways will the writer further develop this essay?
Prediction
Pre-writing
03.
While-writing
Find out the main idea of each paragraph.
conclusion (your opinion)
arguments against the topic
introduction to the topic
arguments for the topic
para 1
para 2
para 3
para 4
While-writing
While-writing
What is the main topic of the essay?
People’s different opinions on factory farming。
What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming?
Opinion Arguments Supporting details
“For” 1 Being a lot cheaper
2 Provide more food.
3 Animals suffer from fewer disease. as factory farms do not use many workers, the costs are low and the production is high.
“Against” 1
2
Cruel to the animals
Negative impact on the environment
animals are kept in small spaces; creates a lot of waste products and uses a lot of chemicals
While-writing
What is the writer’s opinion about factory farming?
We should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.
While-writing
“for”
“against”
more food
cheaper
fewer workers
low cost
high production
fewer diseases
cruel
small spaces
suffer stress
negative impact on the environment
waste products and chemicals drugs
While-writing
1 summarizing information
2 adding new information
3 giving examples
4 providing sources of information
5 contrasting statements
Which of the linking expressions in the Sentence Builder has the following function?
in my opinion
moreover/ in addition to
for instance
according to
on the other hand
While-writing
Argumentative techniques (论证手法)
Here are the 4 methods the author use to support his arguments.
1. citing ideas from experts and authorities (权威机构)
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?
While-writing
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 ...
These argument methods can make the information more authentic, accurate and believable,therefore making the passage more persuasive(说服性的)
Para1:Introducing to the topic。
★ Recently, our class have had a heated debate/ discussion on/ concerning whether
★Opinions vary (不同) on this topic / fall mainly into two groups.
★There are different opinions among ... concerning this topic.
★ The topic of ... caused a heated debate in .....
While-writing
Some useful expressions for writing
Para 2-3:Showing different opinions and reasons。
正方:
★Some ... agree with ..., thinking ...
★... who are in favour of …believe ...
★ Supporters argue/ point out that ....
★ Some/ The majority of us ... hold the opinion that....
★ Undoubtedly, /There is no doubt that..... be convenient/ beneficial......
While-writing
反方
★... hold a different opinion.
★On the other hand, opponents of ....say that.....
★ Opponents believe /think...
★In contrast, opponents believe /think .....
★ However, others were against it, claiming that.....
While-writing
Para 2-3:Showing your reasons to convince readers。
The reasons are listed as follows.
There are a long list of reasons why...
They hold their view for the reason of....
The reason is....
While-writing
Para 2-3:Adding new information 。
Apart from...
In addition to this,....
Moreover/ Additionally/ Furthermore/ what is more,....
For one thing, .....For another...
Not only will...., but .....will also...
While-writing
Para 4:Conclusion (Your own opinion)。
★As for me, I’m for the first view.
★From my perspective,....
★As far as I’m concerned, the first view is more reasonable.
★As long as …, its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.
★ From my point of view, it would be wise to...
★ I’m firmly convinced that....
While-writing
04.
Post-writing
Let’s debate!
Factory farming
Pro Side
Con Side
It should be banned
It should be promoted.
1. Animal cruelty: Animals are locked in tiny spaces and suffer terrible stress. For instance...
2....
1.Low cost & high efficiency: Less workers required, stable production.
Moreover,...
2....
提出反驳:I disagree with the idea that… On the other hand…
举例佐证:For instance, the passage points out that…
引用数据:According to the report in the text, …
总结观点:To sum up, our side firmly holds that…
Post-writing
05.
Summary
【第一段】开篇引入话题(现象 + 引出讨论)
套用句型:Recently, our class have had a heated debate on… / The topic of… caused a heated debate…
过渡句:Opinions vary on this topic / Opinions fall mainly into two groups.
作用:交代背景,直接点明存在两种对立观点,开门见山,不拖沓。
【第二段】正反方观点(for/against)
支持者句型:Some…agree with… / The majority hold the opinion that…
转折过渡:On the other hand / In contrast / However
套用反对句型:opponents say that… /others were against it, claiming that…
作用:形成正反对比,体现辩证思考,满足作文要点要求。
【第三段】个人观点结尾
万能句型开头:From my perspective / As far as I’m concerned / I’m firmly convinced that…
简单重申自己立场 + 简短理由。
作用:收束全文,明确表达自身态度。
论文完整结构总结
Summary
06.
Assessment
Assessment Sheet(评价表)
Criteria(标准) Detailed description Scores (1-5)
Content 1. Reasonable arguments used "for" and "against" the topic
2. Proper argumentative techniques used to support each argument
3. Clear opinion from the author
Language Use 4. Accurate and effective language use
Assessment
07.
Homework
基础层
完成单元日记,整理本单元环保词汇、3 句经典句子、提建议句型,抄写议论文 5 组逻辑连接词;
提升层
1. 完整完成 80–110 词 For & Against 议论文(有机农业 / 拒动物制品二选一);
2. 手绘社区环保宣传海报,配英文标语与数据支撑
Assessment
Thank you
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