1、CLAssReadingSkim for writing structure.1.In which paragraphs does the author：describe the issue?give an opinion?discuss the advantages?discuss the disadvantages?titlePara 1.Describe the issuePara 2.Discuss disadvantagesPara 3.Discuss advantagesPara 4.Give an opinionReadingSkim for writing structure.
2、1.In which paragraphs does the author：describe the issue?_ give an opinion?_ discuss the advantages?_ discuss the disadvantages?_2.Whats the type of the text?A.Narration B.ArgumentationC.Exposition1234aReadingRead para.1 again and answer:1.After the accident,what caused a heated argumentation?2.What
3、 are the opinions towards it?Two different opinions NoYes1.The public should _ the idea of developing driverless cars.2.Some advances in technology were _and_.3.People should _ technology just because1.The company still _ that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.Should we
4、 go on developing driverless cars?Supporting Detailsopposeunnecessarydangerouscease accepting claimed Para.1 This morning,I saw the shocking headline:Passenger Dies When Car Crashes in Driverless Mode.In the article,various people said that the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless
5、cars.They said that some advances in technology were unnecessary and could even be dangerous.Hence,we should cease accepting technology just because it is new.The newspaper reported that the car company had already apologised for the accident,but the families of the deceased said it was not enough.N
6、evertheless,the company still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon.Tips：Pay attention to the signpost words or phrases in the text.to introduce the logical result of sth.that has just been mentionedto compare or contrast ideasReadingRead para.2 for topic sente
7、nce and supporting evidence,and underline the signpost words.Should we fight new technology?Para.Topic sentence Supporting evidence 21.Take _ as an example.2.They advocate a _ life.3.Their quality of life is _.the AmishsimplebetterMany people around the world live happily in the absence of new techn
8、ology.ReadingRead para.3 for topic sentence and supporting evidence,and underline the signpost words.Should we fight new technology?Para.Topic sentence Supporting evidence 31.Weather-tracking computer programmes give people _.2.The Internet made it possible to keep in _.3.It has made finding opportu
9、nities in life _.warningstoucheasierNew technology has provided people with many benefits over the years.the main idea(论点)Major Signposts:to introduce the pros and consto add more ideas:again，in addition,furthermore,To give an example:for instanceShould we fight new technology?Para.Topic sentence Su
10、pporting evidence 41.Found my _ as an AI designer.2.Health _ helped me get into the best _ of my life.monitorcareershapeWhats the writers attitude towards technological advances?How do you know that?I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances.Read para.4 for topic sentence and supportin
11、g evidence,and underline the signpost words.SummaryShould we fight new technology?Para.1 describe the issue (different attitudes various people vs car company)Para.2 cons live happily in the absence of technology(the Amish)Para.3 prosweather-tracking computer programmes keep in touch find opportunit
12、iesPara.4 own opinionbeneficialLanguage features:Using signposts to guide the reader through the content of the essay.WritingHow to write an argumentative essay?A catchy title 一个吸引人的标题Para.1 The hot issue Para.2 The disadvantages Para.3 The advantages Para.4 The writers opinion the main idea(论点)the
13、arguments(论据)&supporting examples(例子)the conclusion(结论)the main idea(论点)WritingThe Signpost Wordsneverthelesshowever,butOn the one hand,On the other hand,Personally,I thinkFirstly,secondly,finally.Importantly,clearlyAs far as I am concerned,For example/instanceSuch asHenceConsequently,as a result,so
14、It could even be argued that In addition,furthermorehere are different opinions among people as to _.Some people suggest that _.整体表达不同观点：关于人们有不同的观点。一些人认为 2）Peoples views onvary from person to person.Some hold thatHowever,others believe that（人们对的观点因人而异，有些人认为然而其他人却认为）3）_ has become a hot topic among p
15、eople especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.已成为人的关注的热门话题，特别是在年青人当中，将引发激烈的辩论。Useful expressions1）There are different opinions among people as to _.Some people suggest that _.2）Peoples views on_ vary from person to person.Some hold that _ However,others believe that_3）_
16、has become a hot topic among people especially among the young and heated debates are right on their way.the main idea(论点)1)Everything has two sides and _ is not an exception，it has both advantages and disadvantages.2)Some people say A is their favorite.They hold their view for the reason of(理由一)Wha
17、ts more,(理由二).Moreover,.(理由三)While others think that B is a better choice in the following reasons.Firstly,(理由一)Besides,(理由二)Finally,(理由三)the main idea(论点)1)There is probably some truth in both argumentsstatements，but2)From my point of view,it would be better if.3）As far as I am concerned,I complete
18、ly agree with the former(前者)/the latter（后者）.the main idea(论点)DiscussionYES,we should.NO,we shouldnt.Tips:security（e.g.drunk driving）price traffic pressure cost of maintenance 维修成本 driving pleasure 驾驶乐趣 physical exertion 体力消耗 议论文simple present tense 一般现在时第三人称为主第一段：自动驾驶汽车正在改变我们生活方式,认识到它既有利也有弊。第二段：益处：交通事故减少；犯罪率减少；提高老年人、残疾人的移动能力第三段：弊端：价格高；传统汽车行业工作人 员失业；失去驾驶乐趣体裁话题时态人称文章架构第四段：自己的观点Writing the main idea(论点)Homework1.Polish your writing and hand it in tomorrow.2.Finish exercise on page 22.
