高中英语上外版（2020）必修 第二册Unit 2 Animals优秀学案

高中英语 上教版 高一年级 必修二

第二单元 Roads to education 第六课时（教师版）

课题：Writing: A for and against essay on how long an English class should be

课时学习目标：

         了解并掌握议论文的结构、内容及语言特征；

         根据范文，仿写一篇结构合理、内容恰当的文章。

1. Get prepared

What is “a for and against essay”?

“A for and against essay” includes both the supporting and opposing arguments.

2. Analyze the sample writing

2.1 Focus on structure

2.2 Focus on content and editing

2.3 Focus on language

2.4 Work in groups and find out more expressions.

III. Start to write

3.1 Which is your preference, a 45-minute or a 90-minute English class?

(student’s answer for reference)

I prefer a 45 minutes English class. Since I am not that good at English, I can hardly handle what the teacher teaches in a 45 minutes class, let alone a 90 minutes class. In other words, a moderate content in a proper time is much more suitable for me.

    I prefer a 90 minutes English class. I am not good at English either. That’s why I need more time in class to practice my oral and written English with the teacher and my classmates. Besides, I think I can have all my problems solved in class instead of leaving them at our break time.

3.2 Collect all the supporting and opposing arguments in your group and report in your class.

(student’s answer for reference)

Students in my group have different preference for the length of English class.

  Some of the students in my group believe that a 90-minute English class can provide students with enough opportunities to write, to speak, to practice, which is impossible in a class of 45 minutes or shorter time. And long hours allow every student to be involved in the class. Besides, teachers can do more in long classes. They can deal with more problems from students and can have a deeper and further discussion with the students.

  While others argue that 45 minutes would be better. To begin with, a 45minutes English class can lead to high efficiency, because both teachers and students can focus on the most essential and difficult points in class and students can form a habit of making full use of class time. Besides, a 45 minutes class means more rest time between the lessons. Especially for the younger kids, a good rest is good for their brain development and can improve their ability to concentrate and memorize things.

  I think all of these arguments are quite reasonable. But personally, I prefer a 45 minutes English class considering my short attention span.

III. Interaction

Continue to share and polish your essay with your classmates.

IV. Assignments

1. Review what we have learned today.

2. Finish the writing exercise on page 24 in your workbook.