北师大版高中英语选修八unit24societythesixthperiodwriting教案

北师大版高中英语选修八unit24societythesixthperiodwriting教案内容摘要：

ishment should be to reform the person who has mitted the crime. We need to help and reform criminals in order to make them into useful members of the munity. S5: Yes. We should give opportunities to those who would like to repent. And the death penalty is a cruel form of punishment which is against human dignity. S6: I agree with the first one. If a drug dealer or robber can be out on the streets only a few weeks or months after mitting their crimes, or even get let off with fines, they would be dangerous and our munity would be at risk then. S7: Yes, as a result, many people will lose faith in justice. Step III Practice T: Well, from the two letters, we know something about the crime and punishment in Britain and the USA. Next, let’s do Ex 3 on Page 41. The sentences (1 8) are from a discursive essay, and they are not as personal as the opinions in the two letters. Now what you should do is to match the sentences with personal opinion in the two letters. You can work in pairs. Check the answer by asking individual students to read out their answers. Suggested answers: 1 I think we should bring back much harder sentences. 2 I totally agree with the American idea of “three strikes and out”. 3 They have bee like luxury hotels with televisions and gyms. 4 I also believe we should restore capital punishment in this country. 5 We also need to think about the wishes of the families and friends. 6 I am totally against harder sentences on principle. 7 Capital punishment is judicial murder. 8 It is a savage form of punishment which is against huma。