1、After this lesson,you will be able to 1.Understand the opinions of parents about studying abroad and the reasons.2.Analyze the structure and language feature of an argumentative letter.3.Write your own argumentative article on studying abroad.4.Employ some connectors and sentence patterns to perfect
2、 your writing.Express your Opinion on Studying AbroadStudying Abroad:Is it a Good or a Bad Idea?STUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA?Whats the main idea of the passage on P20?The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.Text type SalutationComplimentary CloseTwo Letters bodyNarrative(记叙
3、文记叙文)Argumentative(议论文议论文)Expository(说明文说明文)titleTask PredictionLook at the passage and the title of the text.What do you think of studying abroad?There are possible disadvantages with studying abroad.Skim the passage and answer:What is the text type?Argumentative letter.Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Start w
4、ith a question or a fact State an opinion Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion State a conclusion Structure for an argumentationStructure for an argumentationOpinionSupporting reasonsConclusionSTUDYING ABROAD:IS IT A GOOD OR BAD IDEA?fact main pointreason 1evidencePara 1-2:1.过去几十年里过去几十年里_
5、 2.留学的人的数量留学的人的数量_3.首先首先_ 4.生活开销生活开销_5.最终要花费一大笔钱最终要花费一大笔钱 _6.更加方便更加方便_7.In the past few decades,there _(be)a _(巨大的巨大的)increase in the number of people _(study)abroad.8.Tuition fees and living expenses are much_(expensive)than at home and could end up costing most families an arm and a leg.9._(study)
6、in China is much _(convenient)and can help save money.evidencereason 2Para 3:1.巨大压力巨大压力_ 2.承受文化冲击的折磨承受文化冲击的折磨_3.在新环境中举止得体在新环境中举止得体_ 4.不够成熟以至于无法不够成熟以至于无法._5.应付各种挑战应付各种挑战_ 6.感到沮丧感到沮丧_ 7.遭遇人身安全问题遭遇人身安全问题_ 8.不同的教和学的方式不同的教和学的方式_ 9.另外另外_ 10.一种冲击一种冲击_11.Another important factor to consider is the tremendou
7、s pressure _ comes with studying abroad.12.Students must learn _ to live in an unfamiliar environment with limited language skills.13.Other students are not mature enough to handle the _(challenge)by themselves and may become depressed.14.In addition,different _(approach)to teaching and learning may
8、 come as a shock to many students.evidencereason 3conclusionPara 4-5:1.潜在的益处潜在的益处_ 2.大为改观大为改观_ 3.优质大学比比皆是优质大学比比皆是_ 4.杰出的教授杰出的教授_ 5.为经济作贡献为经济作贡献_ 6.进一步增强我国实力进一步增强我国实力_7.综上所述；总之综上所述；总之_8.无法否认这个事实无法否认这个事实_9.A final point to consider is _ _ studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people _ stu
9、dy in China also have a great future to look forward to!10._(随着随着)China has boomed the educational environment has improved _(significant),with many great universities now available.11.They have great facilities and outstanding professors,helping to educate young people _ will contribute to the econ
10、omy and further _(strength)our country.论据：Three reasonsTo begin withAnother important factor to consider is.A final point to consider is.结论：ConclusionTo sum up One cannot deny the fact that Introduce the topicFact:dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroadQuestion:Is studying abroad a
11、 good idea or not?Main PointThe disadvantages are greaterThe advantages are much greaterSub-pointsgreater economic pressurepersonal growthtremendous pressure;chance for culture exchangegreat future for young people studying in Chinagreat opportunity to.Conclusionshould consider the disadvantagesThis
12、 life-changing experience is worthwhile.SummaryParagraph Argument chain Letter 1 12345Introducing the topic Main pointReason 1Reason 2Reason 3Conclusion Fact:dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroadThe disadvantages are greater.great ecomonic pressure tremendous pressure:unfamiliar
13、environment,limited language skills,not mature,safety problems,different approaches to teaching and learninggreat future for young people studying in Chinashould consider the disadvantages Argumentative Letters Paragraph Argument chain Letter 2 1 1 2 23 34 45 5 Introducing the Introducing the topict
14、opicMain pointMain pointReason 1Reason 1Reason 2Reason 2Reason 3Reason 3ConclusionConclusionQuestion:Is studying abroad a good idea or not?The advantages are much greater.personal growth chance for cultural exchange great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland This life-chang
15、ing experience is worthwhile.Para 1-3:1.勇敢、乐观、愿意拼搏勇敢、乐观、愿意拼搏_2.与来自不同文化背景的人合作与来自不同文化背景的人合作_3.从不同视角看待世界从不同视角看待世界_4.The first advantage of studying abroad is _(person)growth.5.Studying abroad also helps you to gain a _(globe)perspective and improve your general _(competent).6.Another advantage is the i
16、ncreased chance for _(culture)exchange.Para 4-5:1.文化意识文化意识_ 2.文化多样性文化多样性_3.Chinas _(globe)outlook has helped us make _(connect)across the world.4.Therefore,China needs more _(talent)young people with a _(globe)perspective who are highly _(competence)with languages,have leadership and _(organisation)
17、skills,and have strong _(culture)_(aware).When you write an argumentative piece,use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning.Good logical connectors will help your audience understand your point of view,whether they agree with you or not!adj.合乎逻辑的合乎逻辑的;合情合理的合情合理的n.推理推理Und
18、erline the connectors used in these two letters and think about their meanings.Paragraph Letter 1 Letter 2 1 1 although although but,in my opinionbut,in my opinion2 2to begin withto begin withthat means.that means.the first,for example,becausethe first,for example,because3 3another factoranother fac
19、torin addition in addition another advantage,also another advantage,also and thusand thus4 4a final point a final point as,also as,also finally,therefore,such as finally,therefore,such as 5 5 to sum up to sum upso so all in all all in all Read for language:ConnectorsRead for language:Connectors Func
20、tions Connectors Point of view Summary Restarting Listing Cause&effect Giving examples in my opinion,as far as I know,as far as I am in my opinion,as far as I know,as far as I am concerned concerned to sum upto sum upall in all all in all that means,in other words,that is to say that means,in other
21、words,that is to say a final point a final point in additionin additionto begin withto begin withanother factoranother factoralsoalsothereforetherefore becausebecausesosoasasthusthussuch assuch asfor examplefor examplefinallyfinallythe firstthe firstadvantagesdisadvantagesWhile-writing While-writing
22、 StructureQuestion or FactOpinionReasons&evidence Conclusion ConnectorsPoint of viewSummary Restarting Listing Cause&effect Giving examples Writing task:Express your opinions on studying abroad.Sample Letter Sample Letter Dear Editior,Many people ask the question,“Why study abroad?After all,there ar
23、e many great universities and schools in China that attract great professors both local and foreign.”I think that while this is true,this gets things slightly wrong.The question isnt that people think the quality of their local university is not adequate,but rather how studying abroad helps and bene
24、fits the individuals in their own study and career plans.By studying abroad,Chinese students get a better understanding of other cultures and countries,and learn to see themselves as global citizens.As a result,they can better understand Chinas place in the world and how they can contribute to world
25、 peace and development.In addition,overseas students can learn cross-cultural commnunication skills,which will help them understand how they can participate on the world stage.There are so many places in the world with hurting,needy people.With such skills and knowledge,they can better lend them a h
26、elping hand.Finally,when our students return home,they can share their experience with others.There is a wide open world which they first learn about people from other countires,and their struggles and challenges.In conclusion,the best way to get is by giving,and the easiest way to be loved is by lo
27、ving others.I hope everyone will agree that there is a wonderful world out there which can contribute and help,and they can best do this through student exchange.Best regards,Liu Ping question Reasons and evidenceopinionConclusion针对训练假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Jackson最近在考虑是否要出国留学，他来信征求你的意见。请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件，阐述你的观点，并给出理由(不少于三个)。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Summary&Homework Summary&Homework in class：Figure out the structure of an argumentative letter and the connectors.after class：Write a brief argumentative essay.Polish your draft and exchange it with your classmates.
