必修第一册Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good主题写作

一、学习目标

1．Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of plastic surgery.

2．Summarize the features of the PRE structure.

3.  Write an argument essay about plastic surgery with PRE structure.

二、学习过程

【课前先学】

1. Are you for or against plastic surgery? Why?

2. What examples can you think of to support your opinion?

3. How can you write a good argument essay?

项目1：Plastic surgery: beauty or beast?

【问题导学】

Suppose you are for/against plastic surgery, how can you start the essay?

【合作研学】

任务一：Have students discuss the PRE structure.

P=main point      R=reasons     E=personal experiences

任务二：Have students add more content to the following mind map.

项目2：Writing the argument essay

【问题导学】

What are the text type, structure and language related to an argument essay?

【合作研学】

任务一：Learning about the text type

1. What is an argument essay?

2. What is the purpose of an argument essay?

任务二：Learning about the structure

PRE structure:

Opening paragraph: Provide main points

Supporting paragraph(s): Support the main idea with reasons, personal experiences or evidence

Closing paragraph:  A short but powerful summary

任务三：Learning about the language

1. Formal language

2. Important and brief information

Some phrases:

first of all / to begin with ...

What’s more / besides / in addition...

finally / in the end / last but not least...

for one thing, for another (thing)     

on (the) one hand, on the other hand

I think it is a good /bad idea to do…

In my opinion/view, I am completely in favour of /against...

The reasons are as follows:

There are several reasons for this.

Here is one more example.

Take…for example.

任务四：Writing and checking

Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular these days. In general, I think it's not necessary for people to beautify themselves through plastic surgery.

First of all, being natural is being beautiful. Audrey Hepburn once said, beauty is being the best possible version of yourself on the inside and out. We should pay more attention to our inside instead of physical appearance. What's more, taking plastic surgery has a high risk. One may regret his or her decision because there will be side effects of the surgery. For example, you may be unable to make certain facial expressions and suffer a lot of pain.

In conclusion, I don't think plastic surgery is necessary.

常用表达

写正反观点类议论文（侧重支持或反对某一方，避免绝对化，体现批判性思维）

Para.1：引入

模板：There is a heated discussion about... Some support that... Others hold that... As far as I am concerned, ...

例句：There is a heated discussion about whether weekend homework should be canceled. Some parents support it, saying students need more rest; others argue it helps review knowledge. As far as I am concerned, weekend homework should be reduced but not fully canceled.

关于是否应该取消周末作业，人们展开了激烈的讨论。一些家长支持取消，认为学生需要更多休息；另一些人则认为作业有助于复习知识。在我看来，周末作业应该减少，而不是完全取消。

Para.2：论述：分点支撑论点

模板：

Topic sentence 1 (argument 1) + supporting details (reasons / examples)；

Topic sentence 2 (argument 2) + supporting details (reasons / examples)；

Topic sentence 3 (argument 3) + supporting details (reasons / examples)。

例句：

First, proper weekend homework helps consolidate what is learned in class. For example, reviewing math formulas through exercises can prevent students from forgetting knowledge quickly.

首先，适量的周末作业有助于巩固课堂所学。例如，通过练习复习数学公式可以防止学生快速遗忘知识。

Second, it teaches students time management. Planning homework and leisure time on weekends helps them develop self-discipline, which is important for future study.

其次，它能教会学生管理时间。在周末规划作业和休闲时间，有助于培养自律性，这对未来的学习很重要。

Finally, reducing homework instead of canceling it balances study and rest, making weekends both meaningful and relaxing.

最后，减少而非取消作业能平衡学习与休息，让周末既充实又轻松。

Para.3：结尾

模板：Conclude your ideas again (reiterate the conclusion) + On the contrary, its disadvantages cannot be ignored, either.

例句：In conclusion, reducing weekend homework is a wise choice for students’ overall development. On the contrary, excessive homework may cause stress, so finding a balance is key.

总之，减少周末作业对学生的全面发展是明智的选择。相反，过多的作业可能会带来压力，因此找到平衡是关键。

【展评互学】

Present your writing in front of the class and make an assessment according to the following criteria.

1. 内容完整性

2. 语言准确性

3. 结构合理性

4. 表达得体性

5. 格式规范性

6. 书写工整性

【练习固学】

假设你是李华，最近你班就“人类是否应该开展克隆研究”进行了讨论，请根据讨论结果，写一封信给某英文报社的记者，让其报道此事。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Editor,

Recently our class has had a discussion about whether the clone research should be carried out.

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Yours,

Li Hua

【课后问学】