1、【主题意义主题意义】本课是一篇关于是否支持工业化养殖的议论文。话题隶属于普通高中英语课程标准中提出的“人与自然”主题语境下“环境保护”的内容范畴。1.阅读例文前，初步讨论并列出写作任务下的论题的正反观点及自己的观点。Teaching Objectives2.通过阅读例文，获取梳理例文中的论题、论点、论据以及作者观点，并分析议论文的写作手法。3.阅读例文后，评价作者观点，并给出理由。A“A“forfor”and“”and“againstagainst”essayessayAn essay is an academic formal piece of writing which describes
2、,analyses or discusses a particular issue.for:in favor of/in agreement withagainst:oppose(反对)organic farmingfactory farmingVSWhat is your opinion?organic farming（有机农业）adj.produced without using artificial chemicals;happening in a slow and natural way factory farming(工厂化养殖工厂化养殖)mass production of ani
3、mals and crops;use chemicals and pesticides You are going to write a“for”and“against”essay on one of the statements.Discuss and list the arguments for and against the statements.Then share your ideas.Pair WorkPair WorkStatements“For”“Against”Your opinionWe should only have organic farming.We should
4、not use animal products for food or clothing.读前：小组活动safer(no chemicals)better tastehealthiereco-friendlylow productionmore laborhigher costsmore expensivecruel to kill animalsanimal rightsnew materials availablenecessary nutrientsmore humane(人道主义的)waysRead the essay.Answer the questions.1.What is th
5、e main topic of the essay?2.What are the main arguments and supporting details used“for”and“against”factory farming?3.What is the writers opinion about factory farming?读中活动：阅读回答问题1.What is the main topic of the essay?阅读回答问题：1.论题Despite producing cheap food,factory farming is bad for the planet and f
6、or the animals themselves.2.What are the main arguments and supporting details used“for”and“against”factory farming?阅读回答问题：2.论点+论据the main argumentssupporting detailsa lot cheaper/low costs;provides more food/high productionrequires fewer workersanimals suffer from fewer diseasesSupporters of factor
7、y farming:the main argumentssupporting detailscruel to animalsterrible stresssmall spacesa negative impact on the environmentwaste productchemicalsOpponents(反对者反对者)of factory farming:3.What is the writers opinion about factory farming?We should try to reduce this kind of farming,although we would ha
8、ve to pay more for our eggs and meat.阅读回答问题：3.作者观点Para.1 _ Para.3 _Para.2 _ Para.4 _a conclusion(your opinion)b arguments against the topicc introduction to the topicd arguments for the topiccdba1 summarising information2 adding new information3 giving examples4 providing sources of information5 contrasting statementsIts important to:have a clear argument statement;include“for”and“against”opinions;support your own opinion with examples and other details;sum up your argument in the final paragraph.
