ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Today we are going to read and revise the rules of the argumentative, or "for and against" essay.It is translated as "raspravljački esej." Read the essay. What is it about? Which of these areas is genetic engineering used in?There may be more than one correct answer. robotics farm animals crops endangered species curing diseases making micro-chips developing drugs What is an argumentative essay?There may be more than one correct answer. An essay on the advantages and disadvantages of some current issue. An essay in which the writer tells a story about a real-life experience. An essay in which the writer explains or defines a topic, using facts, statistics and examples. A formal piece of writing in which a topic is considered from opposing points of view. An essay whose objecive is to convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view. How many paragraphs does this essay consist of? Match the paragraphs with their functions. Introduction introduces both sides of the argument gives basic or background information about the topic general statements which everyone can agree with Advantages gives reasons to support the topic gives three arguments in favour of the issue Disadvantages gives reasons against the topic offers an opposing view from the previously discussed one Conclusion gives a short summary contains the opinion of the author These are the arguments in favour of genetic engineering as mentioned in the essay. Complete the gaps with the appropriate words. 1) Genetic engineering increases food production.2) Farm animals are more productive.3) Genetic engineering is used widely in medicine. What is genetic engineering used in medicine for? to cure diseases to develop plants for drugs to produce transplant organs from animals Complete the sentence. Genetically modified plants can have negative impact on the environment and human health. Why are genetically modified crops bad for the farmers in poorer countries? What other reason is there that some people object gene therapy in medicine? Let's summarise the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. Organise the arguments into categories. Advantages of GE increases food production farm animals are more productive saves endangered species cures diseases produces transplant organs from animals develops plants for drugs Disadvantages of GE affects the environment increases allergies seeds are more expensive religious objections Find in the essay the exact words that mean the same as these ones. advantages and disadvantages = pros and conspeople who are for something = supportersthe influence of something = impactpeople who are against something = opponentsThey say that = According to themthe advantages = benefitsthe disadvantages = drawbacksOne side of the argument = On the one handThe opposing point of view = On the other hand Linking words are very important. Match the linkers with the same meaning or function. On the one hand, ... One point of view in favour of ... On the other hand, ... One very convincing argument against ... As well as that, ... In addition, ... To sum up, ... In conclusion, ... such as for example although even though Firstly, ... To start with, ... In addition, ... Furthermore, ... In my opinion, ... I think, ... In spite of ... Despite .... However, ... Nevertheless, ... Complete the sentences from an argumentative essay. Use these words:according, benefits, cons, opinion, drawbacks, hand, impact, opponents, sum, supportersThere are still arguments about the pros and cons of space travel.On the one hand, supporters say that it has led to satellites and other technology we use every day.Other benefits include other discoveries scientists have made by accident.On the other hand, the opponents of space travel point out its drawbacks.According to them, the money we spend on space travel could be used to find clean energy.To sum up, space travel could be important even if we can't say what impact it will have on our lives yet.In my opinion, the exploration of space is vital to humanity as it speaks to that part of us which rises above the everyday. Reminder - how to write a "for and against essay" Match the parts of an essay with the information written in them. "Artificial intelligence may lead to many unknown dangers." Introduction Explain what artificial intelligence is and explain that there are different opinions. First viewpoint Say what opponents of artificial intelligence believe. Second viewpoint Say what supporters of artificial intelligence believe. Conclusion Give a very short summary of the arguments for and against and give your opinion and the reasons for it. Choose one of the three topics and write an argumentative essay.Remember:introduce the topic,give reasons to support both views,summarise the arguments and give your own opinion. 1) Artificial intelligence may lead to many unknown dangers.2) We depend too much on technology.3) Space exploration is a waste of money.