1、Unit 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Reading for writing1.read an argumentative essay about space explration,and the aouthors opinion2.study the structure and the language feature of argumentative essay3.write an argumentative essay about space explorationIn this class,we will be able toLets enjoy the video and
2、 answer the question.What kind of passage is it according to the title?A.Exposition 说明文B.Narration 记叙文C.Argumentation 议论文Which is the structure of the passage?Read for structure A B C D (:paragraph1 1)Read para.1 and underline the different opinions about space exploration and which is the authors o
3、pinion？How do you know？.against(反对)for（赞同）Use subjective words to suggestthe authors opinionPara1：Introduction：1.different opinions2.the thesis statementRead for the language featureUnderline three reason for auhthors statementWhats the function of the rest part?Firstly,exploring space has already m
4、ade a difference in the fight against world hunger.It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth.A number of the satellites record data on land and weather patterns.Then the data is transmitted to scientists on Earth After careful analysis,the scientists can provide useful rec
5、ommendations and advice for farmers.As a result,space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earths increasing population.Secondly,space exploration has already promoted technological improvements that benefit us all.High-end products around the world are made to
6、 a higher standard now because of advanced technology which was first created to meet the requirements for space exploration.For example,space technologies have helped the research and development of different types of new material.They have also helped companies make better heart monitors and other
7、 machines that doctors regularly use.Today,space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries,and everyday products such as GPS,memory foam pillows,and smartphone cameras are changing our lives.Finally,sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems and
8、even to find ways to solve them.Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planets resources are limited.In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population,scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home.The greates
9、t attention at present is on Mars because it is closer to Earth,In the future,humans may live on both planets.Para2-4 Body:ArguementsSupporting details/evidenceArguement1Arguement2Arguement3Using linking words can make an essay more logical Underline the sentence that rephrases（改写）（改写）the authors op
10、inion?In closing,exploring space provides the world with many different benefits.Therefore,it should continue so as to provide new and better solutions to peoples short-term and long-term problems.Para 5 The conclusion:Repeating the statement can echo authors opinionUse what you have learnt to talk
11、about your opinion about space exploration.space exploration1.We havent even finished exploring the Earth.2.There are so many people need food.3.We can use the money to take care of our planet.1.to find a new home for people 2.to improve technology that can help people3.to extend our horizon4.to use
12、 satellites for communication and weather forecastFor space explorationAgainst space explorationFind out the useful expressions to help your writingUseful ExpressionsIntroduction 介绍不同观点词汇 Some people argue that.一些人称However,others feel that.然而，其他人觉得Opinions are divided on the topic of.关于这个话题观点分为Peopl
13、e dont think.while others hold.人们不认为.而其他人坚称.Peoples views on.vary.人们关于.的看法使不一样的People may have different opinions on.人们可能对于.有不同的观点Supporting evidence 表达论据词汇 No one can deny the fact that.没有人可以否认.Recent studies indicate that.最近的研究表明.There is sufficient evidence to show.有充足的的证据表明.According to the data
14、 proved by.,it can be seen that.根据被.证实的数据，我们可以看出.I think it necessary to.The reasons are as follows.Firstly,.Secondly,.Finally,.我认为.是必要的。原因如下：第一.第二.最后.Useful ExpressionsConclusion 表达总结 From what has been discussed above,we can draw the conclusion that.从上面的讨论中我们可以得出结论.In conclusion,it is important th
15、at.总而言之，.是重要的In summary,I strongly support that.总之,我强烈赞同.Useful Expressions逻辑连接词 表顺序:firstly/first of all/to begin with,第一,首先.secondly/moreover/in addition,第二，其次，此外 finally/thirdly/last but not least,第三，最后但同样重要 in closing/in a word/in short,.总之/最后.转折：instead反而,however然而,on the contrary相反地递进：therefor
16、e/thus 因此,whats more而且,举例：for example,./such as.比如不同看法：on the one hand,on the other hand,.个人观点：in my opinion,/personally,/as far as I am concerned,在我看来/据我所知/就个人而言/就我而言Write an argumentative essay Topic：Step 1:Decide on a topic（定话题）My opinion about space explorationConclusion Part3 Introduction Body
17、Part.1 Part.21.Different opinions2.The thesis statementArguement1,2,3Supporting details/evidenceThe conclusionStep 2:The structure of the essay（文章结构）How to write an argumentative essay 1.Express different opinions about the topic2.Use some linking words3.Provide suitable supporting information4.Express our opinion and end in the closing part properly21Show your writing before the class
