Question: Answer the Writing Task only. I need the answer as fast as possible. CRITICAL THINKING At the end of this unit, you will write an
Answer the Writing Task only. I need the answer as fast as possible.
CRITICAL THINKING At the end of this unit, you will write an argumentative essay. Look at this unit's writing task in the box below, The fashion industry is harmful to society and the environment, Do you agree or disagree? Identifying strong arguments Writers use arguments to support their opinions, and they also use evidence (facts, reasons, etc.) to support their arguments. Well-supported arguments persuade readers that the writer's opinion is true, correct or believable. Common types of evidence in academic writing include facts, statistics reasons examples and personal experience. In addition, statements by experts are an especially strong type of evidence in academic texts 1 Look at Reading 2 on page 155 and complete the table in note form UNDERSTAND Then, write the author's conclusion main argument supporting argument 1: Outsourcing provides jobs at higher wages. Outsourcing evidence: is helpful. 1 opinion of economist David Schneider 2 people line up for jobs author's response: Outsourcing hurts workers evidence: 3 workers (men, women, children) often work 14 hours a day 4 earn 40% of money needed 7 Priya Kapoor people need a fair wage for their work supporting argument 2: evidence: 8 Factories in China author's response: Working conditions are uncomfortable & dangerous evidence: 9 10 11 author saw this first hand 12 Fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh author's conclusion OMAR EVALUATE 4 Work with a partner. Read the Writing task on page 159 again. Decide if the arguments below are for or against the statement. Write F (for) or A fagainst) I creates new jobs 7 7 allows people to change their 2 causes too much waste look 3 encourages child labour 8 pressures children to look like 4 pays overseas workers adults badly 9 makes children worry about 5 lets people show their their appearance personality 10 brings investment to developing 6 is important to the economy countries APPLY 5 Look at the list of arguments in Exercise 4 Which arguments are stronger those for or those against the statement? Why? 6 Work with a partner. Choose the three strongest arguments for or against from Exercise 4. Write them in the table below. Then for each argument, think of some supporting evidence or do research online Try to use facts statistics, reasons, examples, personal experience or quotations as evidence argument supporting evidence 1 2 3 WRITING TASK The fashion industry is harmful to society and the environment Do you agree or disagree? PLAN 1 Look at your list of arguments and supporting evidence in Exercise 6 in the Critical thinking section. 2 Use the outline below to plan your essay Introduce the topic . introductory paragraph In the thesis statement, state your position Mention the main counter-arguments . Give argument and counter-argument with supporting evidence body paragraphs. Give argument 2 and counter-argument 2 with supporting evidence. (2-3) Optional) Give argument 3 and counter-argument 3 with supporting 3 evidence . Summarize the main arguments for and against concluding . Restate your position and any arguments and evidence that are paragraph particularly strong Make a strong final statement to convince your reader to agree with you WANGIAN