1、 Should We Fight New Technology? Unit 2 UL 2 Should We Fight New Technology? n By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. read magazine columns to understand their textual structure and linguistic characteristics. 2. learn how to ask questions, illustrate points and demonstrate ideas in an ar
2、gumentative essay. 3. Master the general method of argumentative writing. 4. Write an argumentative essay on the pros and cons of future scientific and technological development. Lead in Latest News: Elon Musk develops a technology designed to use a computer chip (芯片芯片) inside the head to control th
3、e brain. Are you willing to have the computer chip implanted (植入植入) inside your head？ Your pointYesNo Your reasons (Your arguments) Lead in Should We Fight New Technology？ Lead in A driverless car is an automobile（汽车） that has an autopilot(自动驾驶) system allowing it to safely move from one place to an
4、other without help from a human driver. What is a driverless car? Activity 1 Read for structure In which paragraph does the author: l describe the hot issue l give an opinion l discuss the life with new tech l discuss the life without new tech Activity 1 Read for structure In which paragraph does th
5、e author: l describe the hot issue l give an opinion l discuss the life with new tech l discuss the life without new tech Activity 1 Read for structure Structure ? Activity 2 Read for details a specific event/ accident different sides Para.1 Introduction the hot issue Activity 2 Read for details Par
6、a.1 Introduction a specific event/ accident different opinions Activity 2 Read for details the Amish Para.2-3 Pros and Cons Topic sentence give examples Activity 2 Read for details Topic sentence supporting evidence Para.2 Pros the Amish Activity 2 Read for details Para.3 Cons Topic sentence support
7、ing evidence Activity 2 Read for details Para.2-3 Pros and Cons Topic sentence supporting evidence make contrast Para.4 Own opinion Topic sentence supporting evidence (personal experience) Activity 2 Read for details Activity 3 Summary How to write an argumentative essay Para.1 Introduction a specif
8、ic event different opinions Para.2 Pros Para.3 Cons Topic sentence supporting evidence giving example/ make contrast Para.4 Own opinion Topic sentence supporting evidence(personal experience) Topic Activity 3 Summary How to write an argumentative essay Tip 1: Organise clear and logic structure Tip 2
9、: Use signposts to list pros and cons & your opinion Tip 3: Choose proper argumentative skills supporting evidence (giving example/ making contrast) Activity 4 Group Discussion Should We Fight the Computer Chip Implanting (Smart Homes)? Para.1 Introduction a specific event different opinions Para.2
10、Pros Para.3 Cons Topic sentence give examples make contrast Para.4 Own opinion Topic sentence give examples (personal experience) Topic Exchange your draft with a partner. Use the checklist to help you comment on their arguments. Evaluation Every coin has two sides, and the new technology is no exce
11、ption. Though technology is a double-edged sword, we should learn to stay positive and make the most of it. Evaluation 1. Polish your draft after class according to the check list. 2. Find more articles about new technology from the Internet. Assignment 词汇知识自主学习 . 根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词 1. maintain the ne
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