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Teacher Tips

Pros and Cons

ClausesReasons

bond, barbaric, abolished, fed

Learning Objectives

Task

Grammar

Vocabulary

DebateConcede

Reading

Man's Best Friend?

Level 8 Unit 11 Lesson 6

What kind of treatment do you think all animals deserve?

Interview

"Wow, it's been a long day. I could really gopher a drink!"

What did the rodent say as he was leaving work?

Very Punny

What does the first speaker wish stores would do?

Listening

Grammar

Faultowing toon account of

In account of the tornado, the game was cancelled.

The game was cancelled owing to the terrible tornado.

Clauses

owing to

Why, oh why?

on account of

Why, oh why?

Reading

What are ways animals could be dangerous?

Prereading

entertainment. I wish this activity could be abolished. Rodeos shouldn’t be allowed to continue. The way the animals are treated is so hard to watch.

abolished

Sean writes: I just went to my very first rodeo, and I have to say that it is a horrible, terrible activity. I can’t believe all of those animals are made to suffer so much just for a little bit of human

My 2 Cents

living conditions. A lot of the cowboys really love their animals and have a strong bond with them. I have never seen anyone mistreat an animal in a rodeo.

bond

Michelle argues: What are you talking about? Animals aren’t abused in rodeos. If anything, the riders and organisers take special care of the animals and make sure they have good food, comfortable

are forced into a little pen, where they get a person tied to them. Then the whole spectacle revolves around them trying to make this situation stop. It’s barbaric!

spectacle

Sean continues: That may be true, but during the actual event, you can’t argue that the animals are not well-treated. They are tied up into an uncomfortable position, to make sure that they are aggressive and ready to buck. Then they

to its pen where it is washed, fed healthy food, and allowed to sleep. I really don’t see any problem with this sport at all. Plus, it is a big industry. A lot of people’s livelihood depends on the sports done with these horses.

fed

Michelle answers: Well, it’s not like it is that big of a deal. The whole thing is only about a minute long, so it’s not like the animal is truly suffering. It has a couple minutes of discomfort and then goes back

Which paragraph tells how the animals are treated in rodeos?

Which paragraph tells about the monetary benefit of rodeos?

Which paragraph tells a positive opinion about rodeos?

Which paragraph tells a negative opinion about rodeos?

What are you talking about? Animals aren’t abused in rodeos. If anything, the riders and organisers take special care of the animals and make sure they have good food, comfortable living conditions. A lot of the cowboys really love their animals and have a strong bond with them. I have never seen anyone mistreat an animal in a rodeo.

I just went to my very first rodeo, and I have to say that it is a horrible, terrible activity. I can’t believe all of those animals are made to suffer so much just for a little bit of human entertainment. I wish this activity could be abolished. Rodeos shouldn’t be allowed to continue. The way the animals are treated is so hard to watch.

Identify

Which paragraph tells how the animals are treated in rodeos?

Which paragraph tells about the monetary benefit of rodeos?

Which paragraph tells a positive opinion about rodeos?

Which paragraph tells a negative opinion about rodeos?

Well, it’s not like it is that big of a deal. The whole thing is only about a minute long, so it’s not like the animal is truly suffering. It has a couple minutes of discomfort and then goes back to its pen where it is washed, fed and allowed to sleep. I really don’t see any problem with this sport at all. Plus, it is a big industry. A lot of people’s livelihood depends on the sports that are done with these horses.

That may be true, but during the actual event, you can’t argue that the animals are well-treated. They are tied up into an uncomfortable position, to make sure that they are aggressive and ready to buck. Then they are forced into a little pen, where they get a person tied to them. Then the whole spectacle revolves around them trying to make this situation stop. It’s barbaric!

Identify

What information does Michelle add about this point?

What point does Michelle concede to Sean?

That may be true, but,

Concede

The rodeo industry generates a lot of money.

That may be true, but

Concede

Vocabulary

event that is exciting to watch

completely eliminated

gave food

a strong connection

Matching

fed

spectacle

bond

abolished

Some people have a strong bond.People cannot make bonds.If we eliminate something, it is abolished. We should abolish all animals. Spectacles are fun to watch.Spectacles are very boring.

Tick

Check

Starving animals is an ethical treatmentAnimals deserve ethical treatment.When we prohibit something, we ban it.A ban is never necessary.The treatment of animals is often debated.Animal treatment is never discussed.

All cosmetics are medicated.

If you are starved, you are well-fed.

If you don't eat anything, you might be starved.

True or False

False

False

False

False

False

False

True

True

True

True

True

True

An industry never makes any money.

Cosmetic products are necessary to stay healthy.

The pharmaceutical industry makes new prescription medicines.

Practice

Pros and Cons

30

Write about a memorable time you spent with an animal.

Extension

Exit Interview

How can conceding a point help you in a debate?

Thank You!

Goodbye!