1、Unit 3 ConservationWriting Workshop Period 1Warm upBrainstorm.Farm animals kept:cows,sheep,pigs,deer,donkey,rabbit,poultry(chickens,ducks,geese),fish,quail(鹌鹑)Others:feed,fodder(饲料),on a large scale,automatic,have no freedom,cruel(cruelty),kill/slaughter,market,high production,meat(pork,beef,mutton,
2、chicken,etc.),environmental problems How many words/phrases related to factory farming can you come up with?Warm up1 What can you see from the pictures?2 How do you feel after seeing them?3 Are you for or against farming factory?Why?Pair Work:take turns to ask and answer questions.Warm upWatch the v
3、ideo clip and then discuss the last two questions again to see whether you will change your mind.Warm upAre you for or against farming factory?Why?How does the video present its idea?What impresses you most?/Which part impresses you most?After watching the video clip,discuss the questions with your
4、partner.If youve changed your answer(s),state your reasons why you change your mind.Warm up What impresses you most?/Which part impresses you most?The presenter chased her career path from being an police officer to an animal advocate.The simple joy in life that we take for granted:freedom,sunshine,
5、fresh air and exercise have been denied to millions of living beings inhuman care.We are not supposed to know because the industry can only exist if they are hidden from public view.These animals are no difference from the pets at home.Warm up How does the video present its idea?At the very beginnin
6、g,a newly-born baby is shown to the audience,which emphasizes the close,kind relationship between humans and animals.Then the cherished pets come into sight,whose feelings like joy,pain and suffering are shared by humans.Finally comes the animal disasterfactory farms,a sharp contrast,which shocked u
7、s to think questions weve never thought before.Several celebrities are invited to voice their opinion against factory farms.The presenter also shares her idea with the audience.Read for Writing1 What is the main topic of the essay?The pros and cons(advantages and disadvantages/for and against opinio
8、n)of factory farming.2 What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for”and“against”factory farming?Read the essay.Answer the questions.Read for Writing2 What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for”and“against”factory farming?The main argument for factory farming:apart f
9、rom being a lot cheaper than traditional or organic farming,it provides more food for a world population that has already reached seven billion,according to the United Nations.Supporting details:not use many workers,low costs,high production;suffer from fewer diseases.The main argument against facto
10、ry farming:opponents of farming say that it is cruel to the animals.Supporting details:be kept in small places,suffer terrible stress,have a negative impact on the environment(waste products,chemicals to control insects,drugs to treat diseases).Read for Writing3 What is the writers opinion about fac
11、tory farming?We should try to reduce this kind of farming,although we would have to pay more for our eggs and meat.4 How does the author present“for”and“against”factory farming?The author puts the topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph objectively.Then objective supporting details(evidenc
12、e)follow(s).Only in the last paragraph does the author express his personal idea.Focus on StructureRead the essay again.Match the functions to each paragraph.Para.1 _ Para.3 _Para.2 _ Para.4 _a conclusion(your opinion)b arguments against the topic c introduction to the topic d arguments for the topi
13、c cdbaPara.1Introduction to the topicPara.2Arguments for the topicPara.3Arguments against the topicPara.4 Conclusion(your opinion)Argument+supporting detailsArgument+supporting detailsConclusion+your opinionFocus on StyleNote that if you are“for”something,put the arguments“against”first.If you are“a
14、gainst”something,put the arguments“for”first.StyleIn a discursive essay it is important to list the points of view of both sides of an argument as objectively as possible.Only in the conclusion can you express your own point of view.Notice the use of report structures(e.g.feel that),passive and form
15、al linkers(e.g.moreover,furthermore)in the sentences below.Focus on LanguageWhich of the linking expressions in the Sentence Builder has the following function?1 summarizing information2 adding new information3 giving examples4 providing sources of information5 contrasting statements Sentence Builde
16、rFocus on Languageaccording toAccording to an institute,“74%of worlds poultry are produced in this way.”moreoverMoreover,factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseaseson the other handOn the other hand,opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals.for instanceFor instance,many
17、farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move.in addition toIn addition to this,factory farming as a negative impact on the environment.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.2 adding new inf
18、ormation5 contrasting statements3 giving examples2 adding new information1 summarizing information4 providing sources of informationLinking ExpressionsFocus on LanguageMore useful expressionsTo introduce points/arguments for&against:One(very convincing)point/argument in favour of/against A further c
19、ommon criticism of /It could be argued that It is often widely/generally claimed/suggested/argued/maintained/felt/believed/held that are in favour of/against of the opinion that/convinced that opposed to Focus on Languagein addition(to this),furthermore,moreover,besides,apart from,what is more,as we
20、ll as,not to mention(the fact)that,also,not only but also/as well/both and,there is another side to the issue/question/argument of on the other hand,however,still,yet,but,nonetheless,nevertheless,even so,although,though,even though,while,whereas,despite/in spite of(the fact that),regardless of the f
21、act that To add more points to the same topic:To make contrasting points:Focus on LanguageGiving reasons,examples and facts:Some people think that one of the benefits of harder sentences would keep more dangerous criminals off the street.Another advantage would give people a greater feeling of perso
22、nal security.This would be the best way of reducing crime caused by a small group of professional criminals.For example/For instance,many crimes are committed by people leaving prison.Other people feel that there would be many disadvantages to give harder sentences,because there would be less chance
23、 of integrating prisoners into society.Research has shown that Basic DosDiscursive Essay:Basic Dos Write in formal,impersonal style./Introduce each point in a separate paragraph.Use topic sentences for each paragraph./Write well-developed paragraphs.Give reasons and examples for each point./Use sequ
24、encing.Use linking words and phrases./Make references to other sources.Identify the source used.Basic DontsDiscursive Essay:Basic Donts Dont use short forms./Dont use informal/colloquial language.Dont use very emotional language./Dont use over-generalizations.Dont express your personal opinion too s
25、trongly.Dont refer to statistics without a proper referencing it.Dont use personal examples.Writing TasksYou are going to write a“for”and“against”essay on one of the statements.Statements“For”“Against”Your opinionWe should sacrifice our health to achieve success(like Huang Danian,U2 Reading Club 1,P
26、.43).Having three or four outstanding years of winning stuff outweighs having ten years of being average.We should only have organic farming.We should not use animal products for food or clothing.AssignmentChoose one of the statements to outline a“for”and“against”essay.First finish the information“f
27、or”“against”“Your opinion”in the table.Second,think about the topic sentence for each paragraph.(according to the structure)Third,make a list of linking expressions to be used in your writing.Also find some words and expressions related to your topic.Finally,surf online to find some accurate and objective information for your writing.Goodbye!
