2. Enable students to write an argumentative essay by discussion.
Learning Procedures
Step 1 warming- up
(1). Class work
Daily report: A short play about the relationship between humans and animals.
Q: What do you learn from it?
(2). Class work
Enjoy some pictures about animals killed by humans:
Q: Why do people kill so many animals? Can it be avoided?
(3). Class work
Q: Why do scientists do eXPeriments on animals?
What would often be the result? Can it be avoided?
Step 2 Reading
(1). Individual work
Can scientists make eXPeriments on animals to test new products? People have different opinions about the problem. Let’s read such a passage now.
Q: How many questions are mentioned?
( Does animals testing work? Do people have the right to use animals?)
(2). Individual work
People are having a heat argument about the problem. And if you were an animal, what do you think would say to humans beings?
Prepare to make a short speech and speak it out.
(3). Group work
As a human being, do you agree with which side? A reporter is very interested in this argument, and he is having an interview with some people. Discuss the problem in groups, one as the reporter to hold the interview, one as a scientist who sticks to testing on animals, one as an activist who is against the idea and the other one tries to make some suggestions and notes. Exchange ideas with each other with the information in the reading material as well as your own opinions. Do the report and share your conclusions with the whole class.
(4). Group work
It’s really difficult for us to judge who is right or wrong. So in order to avoid such an argument, do you have some betters methods to solve problem, especially in the future? Discuss the problem in groups and reach an conclusion.
Step 3 Writing
(1). Pair work
Now it’s time for you to write about an argumentative essay on this problem. So what do you think you are going to write about in your essay? Discuss in pairs and show the ideas to the class.
(2). Individual work
Read the tips carefully to check if you have the same idea.
Title Choose a clear Pro or Contra animal testing title
Introduction Explain for what reasons animals are used in eXPeriments and make clear on which side you are: Is animal testing OK or are you an animal rights activist?
Second Paragraph: Arguments Pro Choose two or three arguments from the reading to support your view, EXPlain them in your own words: 2—3 pros.
Third Paragraph: Arguments Contra Choose one or two arguments from the reading that do against your view. EXPlain them in your own words and show that they are not true: 1—2 cons
Conclusion Write what we should do with animals eXPeriments in the future and why.
(3). Individual work
Then Write down your answers to the questions listed in the form one by one.
Why are animals used in the eXPeriments?
Are you on which side of them?
Which views d
Teaching Plan