1、zUnit 3ConservationWriting workshopzPart 1Lead inzLead inIn todays lesson,we are going to write a“for”and“against”essay on one of the statements.zYou can discuss and list the arguments for and against the statements.Then share your ideas.Lead inzLead inIn this lesson,well learn how to write a“for”an
2、d“against”essay.zPart 2Words and expressions zessay/ese/n.论说文;散文e.g.This essay is just not good enough.Words and Expressionszorganic/nk/adj.不使用化肥的,有机的,绿色的e.g.Add plenty of organic matter to improve the soil.Words and Expressionszinvolve/nvlv/vt.包含,需要e.g.Well make our decision and contact the people
3、involved.Words and Expressionszinstitute/nsttjut/n.机构;研究院e.g.Mr.Lin is associate director of the Institute.Words and Expressionszpoultry/pltri/n.家禽肉,家禽e.g.Eat plenty of fish and poultry.Words and Expressionszbillion/bljn/n.十亿e.g.Worldwide sales look set to top$1 billion.Words and Expressionszopponen
4、t/pnnt/n.反对者;对手,敌手e.g.The wrestler put his opponent into a head hold.Words and Expressionszcruel/krul/adj.残忍的e.g.It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces.Words and Expressionszinstance/nstns/n.例子,实例e.g.This is only one instance out of many.Words and Expressionsfor instance 例如zclaim/klem/vt.声称;
5、断言;主张n.声称;(根据权利而提出的)要求e.g.They claim to be the party of law and order.Words and Expressionszchemical/kemkl/n.化学品adj.化学的e.g.Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.Words and Expressionszdrug/dr/n.药物,药材;毒品e.g.This drug is used to lower blood pressure.Words and Expressionszsum/sm/vt.概括,总结n.金额,款项
6、;总数e.g.The sum of all the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.Words and Expressionssum up 概括,总结zPart 3Before writingzBefore reading,lets predict these questions.Read for writing1 What is the main topic of the essay?2 What are the main arguments and supporting details used“for”and“against”factory far
7、ming?3 What is the writers opinion about factory farming?zLets read.Read for writingFactory farming involves keeping farm animals inside building to increase the production of meat or eggs.According to an Institute,“74%of the worlds poultry,43%of its beef and 68%of its eggs are produced in this way.
8、”zAfter reading,lets check the answers.Read for writing1 What is the main topic of the essay?The pros and cons of factory farming.zAfter reading,lets check the answers.Read for writing2 What are the main arguments and supporting details used“for”and“against”factory farming?for:Apart from being a lot
9、 cheaper than organic farming,it provides more food for a world population that has already reached seven billion.against:Opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.zAfter reading,lets check the answers.Read for writing3 What is the writers opinion about factory farming?We shou
10、ld try to reduce this kind of farming,although we should have to pay more for our eggs and meat.zFocus on structure and languageYou should know these sentences!1.The main argument for factory farming is that,apart from being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming.2.On the other hand,oppon
11、ents of factory say that it is cruel to the animals.3.Moreover,factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases than those living outside.4.To sum up,despite producing cheap food,factory farming is bad for the planet and for the animals themselves.zFocus on structure and languageRead the essay agai
12、n.Match the functions to each paragraph.bacdzFocus on structure and languageWhich of the linking expressions in the Sentence Builder has the following function?Sentence BuilderLinking Expressions1 according toAccording to an institute,“74%of the worlds poultry.are produced in this way.”2 moreoverMor
13、eover,factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases.3 on the other handOn the other hand,opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.4 for instanceFor instance,many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move.5 in addition to In addition to this,factory
14、farming has a negative impact o the environment.6 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.62/5413zWrite 2-3 arguments on the statemet“We should only have organic farming.”or“We should not use any animal products
15、 for food or clothing.”Use the Sentence Builder to help you.Focus on structure and languageSentence BuilderLinking Expressionsaccording toAccording to an institute,“74%of the worlds poultry.are produced in this way.”moreoverMoreover,factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases.on the other hand
16、On 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 to In addition to this,factory farming has a negative impact o the environment.in my opinionIn my opinion,we s
17、hould try to reduce this kind of farming,although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.zFocus on structure and languageExample:Moreover,one is given the chance to learn and become fluent in another language through everyday use.In addition,many people become more independent by having to
18、cope with difficult situations on their own.zPart 4While writingzSearch online to find data that can support your argument.While writingzAttention!While writingzAttention!While writingIn a For and Against Essay,a topic is considered from opposing points of view.zAttention!While writingIn this type o
19、f essay:There are normally 4 paragraphs:1.Introduction2.Arguments for/against3.Arguments against/for4.ConclusionzAttention!While writing1.Introductory paragraphHere,you state the topic.This means that you talk generally about the topic without giving your opinion.zAttention!While writingTechniques f
20、or beginnings Make reference to a strange scene or situation.Address the reader directly.Ask a rhetorical question.Start with a quotation.zAttention!While writing2.Arguments forHere,you write the advantages,along with your justification.zAttention!While writing3.Arguments againstHere,you write the a
21、dvantages,along with your justification.zAttention!While writing4.Closing paragraphHere,you give either your opinion or a balanced consideration of the topic.zAttention!While writingTechniques for endings State a personal opinion.Give the reader something to consider.End with a quotation.End with a
22、rethorical question.zComplete the outline of your essay on the statement you have chosen based on Activity 3.While writingParagraph 4:_zUse your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.Make sure that the sentences and paragraphs are properly linked.While writingzPart 5After writingzEdit your essay in pairs.Then share what you have written in class.After writingzPart 6HomeworkzRecite the key expressions and sentences.Complete and rewrite your writing.Homework