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bond, barbaric, abolished, fed

Pros and Cons

Man's Best Friend?

Level 8 Unit 11 Lesson 6

Interview

What kind of treatment do you think all animals deserve?

Very Punny

What did the rodent say as he was leaving work?

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

Listening

What does the first speaker wish stores would do?

Grammar

Clauses

Fault owing to on account of

The game was canceled owing to the terrible tornado.

In account of the tornado, the game was canceled.

Why, oh why?

owing to

Why, oh why?

on account of

Reading

Prereading

What are ways animals could be dangerous?

My 2 Cents

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.

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

abolished

Michelle argues: What are you talking about? Animals aren’t abused in rodeos. If anything, the riders and organizers 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.

bond

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

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

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

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

Identify

Which paragraph tells a negative opinion about rodeos?

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.

Which paragraph tells a positive opinion about rodeos?

Which paragraph tells about the monetary benefit of rodeos?

What are you talking about? Animals aren’t abused in rodeos. If anything, the riders and organizers 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.

Which paragraph tells how the animals are treated in rodeos?

Identify

Which paragraph tells a negative opinion about rodeos?

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!

Which paragraph tells a positive opinion about rodeos?

Which paragraph tells about the monetary benefit of 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.

Which paragraph tells how the animals are treated in rodeos?

Concede

What point does Michelle concede to Sean?

That may be true, but,

What information does Michelle add about this point?

Concede

That may be true, but

The rodeo industry generates a lot of money.

Vocabulary

Matching

bond

a strong connection

spectacle

gave food

abolished

event that is exciting to watch

fed

completely eliminated

Check

Starving animals is an ethical treatment Animals 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.

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.

Check

True or False

The pharmaceutical industry makes new prescription medicines.

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

True

True

False

False

Cosmetic products are necessary to stay healthy.

If you are starved, you are well-fed.

True

True

False

False

An industry never makes any money.

All cosmetics are medicated.

True

True

False

False

Practice

Pros and Cons

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Extension

Write about a memorable time you spent with an animal.

Exit Interview

How can conceding a point help you in a debate?

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