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课件网) Unit 3 Conservation Writing Workshop 1.To read and talk about a “for” and “against” essay; 2. To read for writing; 3. To summarise information 4. To write a “for” and “against” essay Learning objectives Brainstorm Farm animals kept : cows, sheep, pigs, deer, donkey, rabbit, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese), fish … Others: feed, fodder (饲料), on a large scale, automatic, have no freedom, cruel (cruelty), kill/slaughter, market, high production, meat (pork, beef, mutton, chicken, etc.), environmental problems … How many words/phrases related to factory farming can you come up with Warm up 1 What can you see from the video 2 How do you feel after seeing them 3 Are you for or against factory farming Why Watching the video clip, discuss the questions. Pair Work Focus on Structure Read 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 topic c d b a Para. 1 Introduction to the topic Para. 2 Arguments for the topic Para. 3 Arguments against the topic Para. 4 Conclusion (your opinion) Argument + supporting details Argument + supporting details Conclusion + your opinion 1 What is the main topic of the essay The pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages / for and against opinion) of factory farming. Read the essay. Answer the questions. Factory farming involves keeping farm animals inside buildings to increase the production of meat or eggs. According to an institute, “74% of the world’s poultry, 43% of its beef and 68% of its eggs are produced in this way.” 2 What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming The main argument for factory farming: apart from 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 for factory farming is that, apart from 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. As factory farms don’t use many workers, the costs are low and the production is high. Moreover, factory-farmed animals suffer from fewer diseases than those living outside. 2 What are the main arguments and supporting details used “for” and “against” factory farming The main argument against factory 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). On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is crue ... ...
