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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.
Writing task
Write 2 arguments for and 2 arguments against the statement We should use plastic packets.
Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
Writing arguments
Use the following structure and the arguments you’ve written to produce an outline of the essay you are going to write about.
Introduction to the topic: …
Arguments for the topic: …
Arguments against the topic: …
Conclusion (your opinion): …
Outlining
Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Drafting
Evaluate the essay with the following “Peer Editing Sheet”.
Peer editing
A “for” and “against” essay
□ Does the writer give a clear statement for or against the issue
□ Does the structure flow well (statement, main argument with supporting details, other arguments and conclusion)
□ Does the write use a variety of linking expressions
□ Do you feel that the writer has a strong belief in the argument he or she is presenting
Circle any spelling, punctuation or grammar errors.
Underline any unclear expressions. Give suggestions if you can.
Underline the expressions you like.
Your comments：
Recommend an essay that you would like to show in the class and point out the part that impresses you most.
Sharing
Homework
Finish your second draft.
Thanks

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