1、 To read and talk about a “for” and “against” essay To read for writing To summarise information To write a “for” and “against” essayorganic farmingfactory farmingVSWhat is your opinion?You are going to write a “for” and “against” essay on one of the statements. Discuss and list the arguments for an
2、d against the statements. Then share your ideas.Statements “For”“Against”Your opinionWe should only have organic farming.We should not use animal products for food or clothing.1 What is the main topic of the essay? Read the essay. Answer the questions.The pros and cons of factory farming.2 What are
3、the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming?The main argument for factory farming is that, apart from being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming, it provides more food for a world population that has already reached seven billion, according to the
4、United Nations. Opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.3 What is the writers 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.Para. 1 _ Para. 3 _Para. 2 _ Para. 4 _a conclusion (your opinion
5、)b arguments against the topicc introduction to the topicd arguments for the topicRead the essay again. Match the functions to each paragraph.cdbaLinking Expressionsaccording toAccording to an institute, “74% of the worlds poultry are produced in this way”.moreoverMoreover, factory-farmed animals su
6、ffer from fewer diseaseson the other handOn the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.for instanceFor instance, many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move.in addition toIn addition to this, factory farming has a negative impact on the
7、 environment.in my opinionIn my opinion, we should try to reduce this kind of farming, although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.1 summarising information2 adding new information3 giving examples4 providing sources of information5 contrasting statementsWhich of the linking expressions
8、 in the Sentence Builder has the following function?in my opinionmoreover/ in addition tofor instanceaccording to on the other handWrite 2-3 arguments on the statement “We should only have organic farming,” or “We should not use any animal products for food or clothing.” Use the Sentence Builder to
9、help you.Writing a “For” and “Against” EssayIts important to: have a clear argument statement; include “for” and “against” opinions; support your own opinion with examples and other details; sum up your argument in the final paragraph.Expressing Both Sides pros and cons advantages and disadvantages
10、plus and minusProviding Additional Arguments What is more In addition to the Further, Not only will, but will alsoShowing Contrast However, On the other hand, Although Unfortunately,Ordering First of all, Then, Next, Finally,Summarizing To sum up, In conclusion, In summary, All things considered,Exp
11、ressing Your Opinion In my opinion, I feel / think that Personally, Search online to find data that can support your argument. Complete the outline of your essay on the statement you have chosen based on Activity 3. Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft. Edit your essay in
12、pairs. Then share what you have written in class. COMPOSE YOUR WRITING1. We should only have organic farming. organic: relating to farming or gardening methods of growing food without using artificial chemicals, or produced or grown by these methods adj. 不使用化肥的，有机的，绿色的不使用化肥的，有机的，绿色的 eg Organic farmi
13、ng is better for the environment. 有机耕作对环境较为有利。有机耕作对环境较为有利。organic food / vegetables / milk etc 有机食品有机食品/蔬菜蔬菜/牛奶等牛奶等eg The shop sells organic food. 这家商店出售有机食品。这家商店出售有机食品。 organic wine 有机葡萄酒有机葡萄酒2. Factory farming involves keeping farm animals inside buildings involve: if an activity or situation invo
14、lves something, that thing is part of it or a result of it vt. 包含，需要包含，需要 eg What will the job involve? 这份工作包括什么？这份工作包括什么？【拓展拓展】vt. 牵涉，牵连；（使）参与，参加牵涉，牵连；（使）参与，参加involve in 使牵连；使陷入；使聚精会神使牵连；使陷入；使聚精会神eg Try to involve as many children as possible in the game. 尽量让多一些孩子参与游戏。尽量让多一些孩子参与游戏。 I seem to have i
15、nvolved myself in something I dont understand. 我似乎卷入了一件我并不知情的事情当中。我似乎卷入了一件我并不知情的事情当中。【语境应用语境应用】根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面句子。根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面句子。1) There was a serious traffic incident _ (涉及一群年轻人涉及一群年轻人).2) Painting the room _ (就需要就需要把钢琴搬出去把钢琴搬出去).3) Tom _ (热衷于集邮热衷于集邮).4) _ (家务事包括做饭家务事包括做饭), washing dishes, sweepin
16、g and cleaning.involving a group of youthsinvolved moving out the pianois involved in collecting stampsHousework involves cooking3. For instants, many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move. for instance: for example 例如例如 eg Let your child make some of the small decisions c
17、oncerning his daily routine. For instance, allow him to choose what clothes he wears at the weekend. 让让孩子孩子在日常生活在日常生活中作一些小决定。中作一些小决定。比如，让比如，让他自己决他自己决定周末穿什么衣服。定周末穿什么衣服。4. People who fight for animal rights claim that . claim: to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved vt. 声称声
18、称; 断言断言; 主张主张 eg The product claims to make you thin without dieting. 该产品声称该产品声称“不节食也可让你瘦不节食也可让你瘦”。 n. 声称；（根据权利而提出的）要求声称；（根据权利而提出的）要求 eg Can you give any evidence to support your claim? 你能提供证据支援你的说法吗？你能提供证据支援你的说法吗？【拓展拓展】 have a claim on sb. 对某人有对某人有的要求权的要求权make no claim （表示不能做某事）自认为不（表示不能做某事）自认为不lay
19、 claim to sth. 对对提出权利要求；提出权利要求；声称声称 对对的拥有权的拥有权put in a claim for sth. 提出对提出对的要求，的要求，申请申请的所有权的所有权【语境应用语境应用】 根据汉语完成句子，每空一词。根据汉语完成句子，每空一词。1) 他声称已经完成了作业，但是我不相信他。他声称已经完成了作业，但是我不相信他。 He claimed _ _ _ _ the work but I didnt believe him.2) 他说他发现了一颗新行星。他说他发现了一颗新行星。 He _ _ _ discovered a new planet.3) 有人认领那个落
20、在树下的包了吗？有人认领那个落在树下的包了吗？ Did anybody _ _ _ which was left under the tree?that he had finished / to have finished doingclaimed to have / claimed he hadclaim the bag5. To sum up, despite producing cheap food sum: to describe or express the important facts or characteristics about something or someone v
21、t. 总结，概括总结，概括 eg Now sum up (your views) in a few words. 现在（把你的观点）用几句话来概括一下。现在（把你的观点）用几句话来概括一下。 n. 金额，款项；总数金额，款项；总数 eg He owes me a large sum of money. 他欠我一大笔钱。他欠我一大笔钱。sum up: to give the main information in a report, speech etc in a short statement at the end 概括概括，总结，总结eg Gerald will open the debat
22、e and I will sum up. Gerald将将第一个开始辩论，而我将进行第一个开始辩论，而我将进行总结总结。Choose an for and against argument from one of the following themes:1. Attending College /University2. Changing Jobs3. Moving Write down five positive points and five negative points Write down an overall statement of the situation (for introduction and first sentence) Write down your own personal opinion (for final paragraph) Summarize both sides in one sentence if possible Use your notes to write a For and Against Argument using the helpful language provided
