Doctors have a problem with euthanasia because they have sworn an oath that does not allow them to take part in the killing of people.
Sometimes it is not clear if an ill person really wants to die. Euthanasia should only take place if someone really wants it or if they understand how ill they are.
Many religions think that euthanasia is immoral. Some religions regard it as a type of murder.
The official Roman Catholic Church is against euthanasia and says it is a crime. Protestants, on the other side, take a more liberal view.
Hindus think that, even though helping a person end a painful life may be good, it interferes with the cycle of death and rebirth.
In Islam all forms of euthanasia are forbidden.
In Japan more than half of all Shintoists think that you should be allowed to help a person die if they ask for it.
Euthanasia exercises
1. Match the words with the definitions
A
physical
a formal promise
B
oath
allowed in a country or in court
C
immoral
fight
D
battle
to be for something
E
chemotherapy
document that tells someone what you want
F
legal
everything about the body
G
promote
deadly
H
will
behaviour that people do not accept
I
incurable
to reach what you want
J
succeed in
treatment you get when you suffer from cancer
2. True or false?
True
False
Some types of euthanasia are legal in Belgium and the Netherlands
Passive euthanasia means that an ill person does not get medicine or treatment that lets them stay alive.
Giving a person morphine makes them live longer.
Doctors always decide when and if euthanasia is carried out.
Terry Schiavo’s husband wanted her to stay alive as long as possible.
Doctors must swear an oath that forbids themto kill people.
The Roman Catholic church is very liberal on euthanasia.
Euthanasia is forbidden in Islam.
3. Answer the questions.
1. What does the word “euthanasia” mean?
2. In which European countries is euthanasia legal?
3. What is active euthanasia?
4. What is passive euthanasia?
5. Who decides if and when euthanasia is carried out?
6. What feelings did the Nazis have towards euthanasia?
7. What kind of problems do doctors have when they perform euthanasia?
8. What does the Roman Catholic church say about euthanasia?
9. What do other religions think about euthanasia?
4. If you could summarize each paragraph with a maximum of four words what would they be?
Paragraph
Words
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Answers 1. Match the words with the definitions
A
physical
B
a formal promise
B
oath
F
allowed in a country or in court
C
immoral
D
fight
D
battle
G
to be for something
E
chemotherapy
H
document that tells someone what you want
F
legal
A
everything about the body
G
promote
I
deadly
H
will
C
behaviour that people do not accept
I
incurable
J
to reach what you want
J
succeed in
E
treatment you get when you suffer from cancer
2. True or false?
True
False
Some types of euthanasia are legal in Belgium and the Netherlands
X
Passive euthanasia means that an ill person does not get medicine or treatment that lets him/her stay alive.
X
Giving a person morphine makes them live longer.
X
Doctors always decide when and if euthanasia is carried out.
X
Terry Schiavo’s husband wanted her to stay alive as long as possible.
X
Doctors must swear an oath that forbids themto kill people.
X
The Roman Catholic church is very liberal on euthanasia.
X
Euthanasia is forbidden in Islam.
X
3. Answer the questions 1. What does the word “euthanasia” mean? “Good death"
2. In which European countries is euthanasia legal? Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands
3. What is active euthanasia? A doctor or a nurse gives an ill patient medicine that leads to their death.
4. What is passive euthanasia? A patient does not get the medicine or treatment that they need in order to stay alive.
5. Who decides if and when euthanasia is carried out? Sometimes the relatives of an incurably ill person. In other cases a patient may have written down a will that says they want to have machines turned off if there is no hope.
6. What feeling did the Nazis have towards euthanasia? They let people die who were not worthy and healthy enough to survive, especially children and older people.
7. What kind of problems do doctors have when they perform euthanasia? They have sworn an oath that does not allow them to take part in the killing of people.
8. What does the Roman Catholic church say about euthanasia? The official Roman Catholic Church is against euthanasia and says it is a crime.
9. What do other religions think about euthanasia?
Protestants take a more liberal view on euthanasia.
Hindus think that, even though helping a person end a painful life may be good, it interferes with the cycle of death and rebirth.
In Islam all forms of euthanasia are forbidden.
In Japan more than half of all Shintoists think that you should be allowed to help a person die if they ask for it.
4. If you could summarize each paragraph with a maximum of four words what would they be?
Paragraph
Words
1
Meaning euthanasia
2
Discussion about euthanasia
3
Types of euthanasia
4
Who decides?
5
Much discussed issue
6
Euthanasia groups
7
Recent euthanasia case
8
Reasons for euthanasia
9
Reasons against euthanasia
10
Euthanasia and religion
Recommended literature for reading: 1. David Bohlke, Dorothy E.Zemach (2013) Skillful 1. Reading and writing. Macmillan.
2. Louis Rogers and Jennifer Wilkin, Dorothy E.Zemach (2012) Skillful 2.Reading and writing. Macmillan.
3. Scarry, S., & Scarry, J. The Writer’s Workplace with Readings: Building College Writing Skills. Thomson Learning. Sixth Edition. 2010.
LESSON 14. ANALYSIS OF TEXTS OF DIFFERENT GENRES
Module:
READING III
Topic:
Analysis of texts of different genres
Time:
80 minutes
Aim:
Material:
Aids:
a) to introduce texts of different genres
b) to let students practice analysis of texts of different genres
Dorothy E.Zemach. Skillful. Reading and writing 3. Macmillan Publishers
Charts, laptop with speakers, audio recordings, handouts, white board
READING 1 Making a difference Before yon read Work with a partner. Think of an experience when you worked hard to achieve something. What was It? What helped you achieve it?
Global reading Look at the questions about William Kamkwamba. Then read Making a difference and make notes on the answers.
1 What was William's life like when he was growing up?
2 Dcscribo what education he has had.
3 What helped him achieve his goal?
4 What are some of his other achievements?
Close reading
IDENTIFYING IMPORTANT DETAILS
Determining your reasons for reading o text will help you decide which
information is important. Follow these tips to help you identify important
details in a text:
• Before you read, ask yourself. What do I want to know about this topic? What do I need to know? • When reading an academic text for a class, read any discussion questions first, so you can focus on information you will need to talk about.
• When raking a rest that involves a reading text, read all of the questions and answer choices first.
• Use your skills for scanning and reading fluently to find information quickly.