1、Unit 4 Space ExplorationReading for writing Yang liwei is the first man into space in China.Liu Yang is Chinas first female astronaut.Part 1 Lead in How much money has China spent on its space program?However.The earth is still facing poverty, hunger, pollution, disease.Is exploring space a waste of
2、 time and money? Why?argumentative essayStructureIntroduction:Body:Closing:para.1para.2-4para.5IBC StructurePlease divide the text into three parts according to the text content.While readingRead the first paragraph and underline the different opinions about space exploration. Tip1: To make our arti
3、cle more object, we should express different opinions about the topic.1.think that.2.point out that.3.hold the idea that.4. declare that . 5.suggest that.Intrudaction part AnalysisFind the three topic sentences that summarize the writers arguments about space exploration. Body part AnalysisFirstly，e
4、xploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.Secondly，space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.Finally，sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems and even to find ways to solve them
5、.Tip2:To make our article more logical , we should use some linking words. Body part AnalysisTip3:In order to make our argument strong, we need to provide suitable supporting detail.paragraph 2Argument 1fight against world hungerSupporting detailsparagraph 3Argument 2promoted technological improveme
6、nts Supporting detailsparagraph 4Argument 3think about the worlds problemsSupporting detailsrecord data, provide recommendation and advice, grow enfough foodnew material, machine, changing our livespicture, resources, MarsTip4:In order to make our article more coherent, we should express our opinion
7、 and end in the closing part properly.Underline the sentence that repeats the writers opinion in the last paragraph.Closing part AnalysisWriting Tips Review When writing an arguementative essay , we should:1. Express different opinions about the topic2. Use some linking words3. Provide suitable supp
8、orting information4. Express our opinion and end in the closing part properlyPost reading - WritingUse what you have learnt to write about your opinion about space exploration.Add your own ideas and write your essay.Against space explorationFor space exploration1.We havent even finished exploring th
9、e Earth.2. There are so many people need food.1. to find a new home for people 2.to improve technology that can help peopleHomework21Finish the composition. Evaluate your deskmates composition according to the checklist:（P45）Does the introduction state the topic?Does the introduction express different opinions about the topic?Does the body give arguments with suitable supporting information?.
