Advantages and
Disadvantages of Cloning
Web Quest
Mrs. Greene
English
Tasks
• After reading The House of the Scorpion by
Nancy Farmer, you will..
• Watch the Brainpop video(s) and take one or both
of the quizzes (daily grade).
• Complete the research questions.
• Review the Expository essay PowerPoint and
complete TOD (daily grade).
• Review the sample outline and complete an
outline for your essay(writing grade).
• Complete your essay on essayscorer.com (test
grade).
Background Information
• Go to Brainpop and watch the video(s) :Dolly the
Sheep” AND/OR “Cloning”. Enter following log-in:
bmsbearcats
Cats123
• http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/do
llythesheep/preview.weml
• AND/OR
• http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandg
enetics/cloning/
• Take and turn in the quiz to Mrs. Greene or Ms.
Kirkland
Research – FAQ about cloning
• http://bioethics.georgetown.edu/pcbe/topics/clonin
g_faq.html
• Research questions:
• What is cloning?
• Do clones ever occur naturally?
• What is the argument for human cloning?
• What is the argument against human cloning?
• What are the United States’ laws concerning
cloning?
• What are some ethical issues related to cloning?
• What animals have been cloned?
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More Information on Cloning
• http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-somedisadvantages-of-cloning.htm#slideshow
• http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-pros-andcons-of-cloning.htm#slideshow
How to write an expository essay
• Review this expository essay PowerPoint
• http://www.slideshare.net/marianogalan23/theexpository-essay?from_search=10
• Write 4 main concepts that you viewed. This is
your TOD(ticket out the door).
Sample Outline
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Introduction
Paraphrase! Restate the topic in your own words.
Acknowledge that there are both advantages and disadvantages
involved.
Body (Paragraph 1)
Introduce the major advantages: "On the positive side..."
Present the main points and elaborate.
Body (Paragraph 2)
Introduce the major disadvantages: "Despite these attractions,
however, some drawback do exist..."
Present the main points and elaborate.
Conclusion
Restate your opinion and refer to the main advantages and
disadvantages presented in the essay.
Outline
• Complete your outline and turn it in to Mrs.
Greene or Ms. Kirkland
Go to Essayscorer.com and begin your
essay.
• www.essayscorer.com/ph/ga/bms
• Some people with terminal diseases will do
almost anything to save themselves even if it
means using cloning for extra body parts.
While Congress has not banned cloning, it is
considered unethical to clone a person at this
time. In an essay, discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of cloning.
Check the Writing Checklist
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Make Your Paper Meaningful
Use your knowledge and/or personal experiences that are related to the topic.
Explain, clarify, and define your ideas.
Establish a clear controlling idea.
Fully develop your controlling idea with specific, supporting details.
Organize your ideas in a clear and logical order.
Write an expository essay and stay on topic.
Make Your Paper Interesting to Read
Think about what would be interesting to the reader.
Use a lively writing voice that shows your interest in the topic.
Use precise, descriptive, vivid words.
Vary the type, structure, and length of your sentences.
Make Your Paper Easy to Read
Indent to start a new paragraph.
Use effective transitions.
Write in complete and correct sentences.
Capitalize, spell, and punctuate correctly.
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