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课件网) UNIT 3 SEA EXPLORATION Using Language Express your opinions on sea exploration In this class, I will analyzes the arguments and evidence in the texts. express my opinions on sea exploration. learn to write an argumentative essay with the help of PEEL method. What are the advantages and disadvantages of sea exploration What are the advantages and disadvantages of sea exploration discover new species detect energy resources predict potential disasters plastic waste What are the advantages and disadvantages of sea exploration Read for the type Argumentation Fast reading 1.What’s the type of the two texts 2.What are the three parts in argumentative essay argument; evidence; restatement. Fast reading 3. What are the two authors’ opinions about the sea exploration Fast reading opposed supportive 1. Exploration causes pollution. Deepwater Horizon oil spill Plastic pollution Careful reading Find the arguments and evidence in text 1. 2. Mining for resources is damaging. It hurts the Arctic. Burning fossil fuels adds to climate change. 3. Overfishing is an issue. Whales and dolphins are hunted. Banned, but some countries still doing it. Read for the structure Argumentative Essay (Text 1) Main Point (Para. 1) (main argument) Body (Para. 2 ~ 4) (sub-points & supporting ideas) Conclusion (Para. 5) (restatement and a call to action) Careful reading Find the arguments and evidence in text 2. 1. Sea exploration is important for our future. Scientific research ships can help address important issues like climate change. 2. Understanding more about the sea will also help us manage its resources better. New medicines, food resources and energy. Predict events such as earthquakes. 3. We need new resources for future development. Vast amounts of resources may be under the sea and ice. Read for the structure Argumentative Essay (Text 2) Main Point (Para. 1) (main argument) Body (Para. 2 ~ 3) (sub-points & supporting ideas) Conclusion (Para. 4) (restatement and a call to action) 1979 1984 1989 1994 1999 2004 2009 Text 1 Global trends in the state of world marine fish stocks Charts for the texts Look at the charts below and decide which one supports which text. 1. What is the purpose of sea exploration 2. How does sea exploration help us to protect the sea？ 3. How does sea exploration cause damage to the sea 4. Is there a good balance between protection and exploitation Discuss the following questions with your partners. Group discussion Group discussion In groups, discuss the following questions and take notes. 1. What is your opinion about sea exploration Do you agree with one argument more than the other I think sea exploration is a wonderful idea, because even if there are no immediate rewards for it, to explore and find out more about our world is always a good thing. 2. Has your opinion changed after reading the two texts Why or why not Yes, my opinion has changed. Before reading Text 1, I did not ... ...
