(
课件网) Using Language Unit 2 Bridging Cultures To read and understand the two argumentative letters. To learn the structure of an argumentative letter. To be able to express your opinions about studying abroad. Learning Objectives Lead in Which school will you choose if you have a chance, Tsinghua University or Harvard In your opinion, why are there so many people wanting to study abroad What kind of the advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad Lead in Advantages Disadvantages gain a good education broaden horizons make some foreign friends improve language skills How about the parent's opinions on studying abroad come across “culture shock” feel homesick have great economic pressure Do you think it’s necessary to study abroad Why suffer from psychological stresses Lead in title Read the title and guess the genre(体裁) of the letters. Narrative (记叙文) Argumentative(议论文) Expository(说明文) Skimming 1. How does Wang Li start her opinoin 2. What is the main point of Wang Li 3. What are the reasons for her opinion By stating a fact. The disadvantages of studying abroad are greater. 1) Great economic pressure. 3) Studying in China also have a great future to look forward to. 2) The tremendous pressure. Detailed Reading 1. How does Zhang Yi start his opinoin 2. What is the main point of Zhang Yi 3. What are the reasons for his opinion By using a question. The advantages of... are much greater. 1) Personal growth. 2) The increased chance for cultural exchange. 3) Great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland. Detailed Reading Read for the structure. Start with a fact or question State an opinion Give supporting reasons and evidence State a conclusion restate opinion Detailed Reading Letter 1 paragraph Letter 2 1 2 3 4 5 The disadvantages are greater. The advantages are much greater. great economic pressure personal growth tremendous pressure: great future for young people studying in China chance for cultural exchange contribute to the development of our motherland Introducing the topic conclusion Fact Question should consider the disadvantages This life-changing experience is worthwhile main points reason 1 reason 2 reason 3 Detailed Reading Read for Connectors (课本P 21 T4-2) Functions Connectors Point of view Summary Restarting Listing Cause & effect Giving examples in my opinion, as far as I know, as far as I am concerned, personally(speaking)... to sum up, all in all... that means, in other words , that is to say... in addition, also, to begin with, what is more, besides, moreover another factor, a final point... therefore, because, so, as, thus... such as, for example, for instance... Connectors expressing opinion Connectors expressing reasons or evidence (para2-5) Detailed Reading How to write an argumentative letter Para1 Introduction Para2-4 Body Para 5 Conclusion A question/fact Opinion Start with a question or a fact state your opinion reason 1 reas ... ...
