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课件网) A “For” and “Against” Essay Unit 3 Conservation Writing Workshop Period 1 in favor of; in agreement with in disagreement with A “For” and “Against” Essay Unit 3 Writing Workshop We are going to write a “for” and “against” essay on the statement We should use plastic packets. What information should be included in this “for” and “against” essay Read for writing-focus on structure Read the essay and find out the topic of the passage and the main idea of each paragraph. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Introduction to the topic Arguments for the topic Arguments against the topic Conclusion (your opinion) Topic: Read the essay and find out the topic of the passage and the main idea of each paragraph. Factory farming Read for writing-focus on content Read para. 2 and find out main arguments for factory farming and supporting details. Read for writing-focus on content Read para. 3 and find out main arguments against factory farming and supporting details. Read para. 4 and find out the writer’s opinion and supporting details. Read the passage, circle the linking expressions and think about their functions (you can refer to the following functions): summarizing information adding new information giving examples providing sources of information contrasting statements Read for writing-focus on language Providing sources of information Adding new information Contrasting statements Giving examples Adding new information Summarizing information ● summarizing information ●adding new information ● giving examples ● providing sources of information ● contrasting statements Providing sources of information Read these underlined sentences again, think: 1. What argument methods are used 2. Why are these argument methods used According to an institute, “74% ... are produced in this way.”In addition to this, factory farming has a negative impact on ... (UK Farming Today, 2013) For instance, many farm animals are kept in small spaces where they can hardly move. On the other hand, opponents of factory farming say that it is cruel to the animals. Citing ideas from authorities Giving examples Providing figures To make the ideas convincing and persuasive. Read for writing-focus on argument methods Making contrast Summarize how to write a “for” and “against” essay. Introduction to the topic Arguments for the topic Arguments against the topic Conclusion (Your opinion) Background information Main arguments and supporting details Main arguments and supporting details Your opinion and supporting details Linking expressions: according to, in addition to, moreover, … Linking expressions Linking expressions Linking expressions Linking expressions Citing ideas from authorities Giving examples Providing figures Making contrast A “For” and “Against” Essay Unit 3 Writing Workshop Period 2 We are going to write a “for” and “against” essay on the statement We should use plastic packets. ... ...
