1、 Period 1 a“for”and“against”essay on Organic farming is simply farming without using any chemicals.Discuss in pairs:What information should be included in your essay?Step 1 Activate and share(5)Para.1 _Para.2 _Para.3 _Para.4 _Step 2 Reading for writingPara.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 1.defintion,its situ
2、ation todayFactory farming involves keeping farm animals inside buildings to increase the production of meat or eggs.“According to an institute,74%t of the worlds poultry,43%of its beef and 68%of its eggs are produced in this way.”2.supporting details“for”factory farming“apart from being a lot cheap
3、er than traditional or organic farming,it provides more food for the world population.”“Moreover,factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases than those living outside.”3.supporting details“against”factory farming“On the other hand,opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animal
4、s”.“For instance,many farm animals are kept in small spaces.”“In addition to this,factory farming has a negative impact on the environment.(UK Farming Today,2013)”4.conclusion,the authors opinion “To sum up,despite producing cheap food,factory farming is bad for the planet and for the animals themse
5、lves.”“In my opinion,we should try to reduce this kind of farming,although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.“According to an institute,74%t of the worlds poultry,43%of its beef and 68%of its eggs are produced in this way.”1.using data 1.Argument methods uesd in the sample essay:using
6、dataciting ideas from experts and authoritiesusing comparison and contrastgiving examples2.Why these argument methods are used?According to an institute,74%t of the worlds poultry,43%of its beef and 68%of its eggs are produced in this way.It provides more food for a world population that has already
7、 reached 7 billion,according to the United Nations.In addition to this,factory farming has a negative impact on.(UK Farming Today,2013)2.citing ideas from experts and authorities For instance,many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move.3.giving examplesThe main argument for
8、 factory farming is that apart from being a cheaper than traditional or organic farming,it provides more food for a world population that has already reached 7 billion.On the other hand,opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.4.using comparison and contrast InternalizationWh
9、at is your opinion about factory farming,are you in favor of it or against it?Why?E.g I am against factory farming.The reasons are apart from being cruel to the animals,it also has a negative impact on the environment because it creates a lot of waste.（UK Farming Today,2013）Period 2functionOpinion/A
10、rgumentsPara.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Asking each other questions to clollect more information for your outline.（1）What is present situation of organic farming?（2）What are the main arguments and supporting details used“for”organic farming?（3）What are the main arguments and supporting details used“against”organic farming?（4）What is your opinion about organic farming?Writing HelpIts important to:1.have a clear argument statement;2.include“for”and“against”opinions;3.support each argument with examples and other details;4.sum up your argument in the final paragraph.
