(
课件网) U N I T 2 STUDYING ABROAD: IS IT A GOOD OR A BAD IDEA Learning objectives After this lesson, you will be able to 1.Understand the opinions of two 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 your writing. Advantages Disadvantages gain a good education see a bigger world make some foreign friends improve language skills come across “culture shock” suffer from homesickness have great economic pressure What are some advantages and disadvantages of stuyting abouard Brainstorm Pre-reading HEALTHY EATING What will be talked about in the passage What is a healthy diet How can we eat healthily What’s the tricks for fast reading A. Slow Eating is Good B. Reducing Sweets is Key C. The Real Killer is Sugar D. The Way you look at Food is Most Important E. Keep it Fresh and Balanced 1 2 3 4 5 Match the subheadings with the paragraphs. Reading for the main idea and structure How many parts can we divide it into Explore the writing methods Study the language and structure Data and example Support: Reference to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (25% sugar intake linked to heart disease). Reading for details What are the key details that support each point Contrasting Perspectives: Begins by highlighting the conflict between traditional beliefs (fat as the enemy) and emerging evidence (sugar’s dangers) tips:pay attention to “but,however,whhile, though...” Point A: Data and example Support: Reference to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (25% sugar intake linked to heart disease). How does the author introduce the topic Reading for details What and how should we eat to be healthy Point B: ·Give data; ·Quote recommendations from authorities Point C: ·Make a comparison Reading for details What and how should we eat to be healthy According to this paragraph, how to have a helathy eating Eat slowly, regularly and eat in moderation. Point D: explanation Paragraph Argument chain Letter 1 (Body part) 1 Introducing the topic It starts with a _____: Opinion 2 Reason 1 _____, 3 Reason 2 _____ 4 Reason 3 A final point to consider is that … 5 Conclusion _____, Letter 1(Body part) fact I think To begin with Another important factor to consider is To sum up In the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad. the disadvantages are greater. ... great economic pressure. the tremendous pressure: unfamiliar environment or personal safety, etc. a great future for young people studying in China. studying abroad has its disadvantages. Use connectors When you write an argumentative piece, use connecting phrases to lead readers through your process of reasoning. Good logical connectors will help the readers ... ...
