Grade 8 / Unit 1 / L 10

Unit 1 / L 10

Grade / 8

Learning objectives

^{By the end of the lesson students will be able to:}

• use linking words so and however•

• write a short text making a structured argument with balanced views and a conclusion.

• talk fluently about homework.

• respect others' opinions.

Multiple Choice

I did not go to school............I was ill.

• so

• however

• because

• for

Multiple Choice

1. She can speak French, ...................... she can't write it.

• However

• but

• so

• because

Starter questions

• What is your opinion on homework?

• How much time do you spend doing your homework?

• 
  

Multiple Choice

Which word is used to introduce a different or contrasting opinion?

• So

• However

Multiple Choice

Which word is used to show that an idea follows logically from what was said before?

• So

• However

Fill in the Blanks

Enzo thinks the school day is long enough already

he doesn’t think homework is a good idea.

Fill in the Blanks

2- Enzo thinks the school day is long enough

already so he doesn’t think homework

is a good idea.

, Anil and Miguel

want to remember what they learned in

the day

Fill in the Blanks

However Anil and Miguel

want to remember what they learned in the day

they don’t mind doing homework.

Fill in the Blanks

There are many different opinions

you need to make up your own mind.

Fill in the Blanks

There are many different opinions so you need to make up your own mind.

, at the end of the day, it will be

the teachers who decide!

Now choose the correct conjunction in the following sentences:

.

Multiple Choice

1- .............................. he passed the test, he didn't get the job.

• Although

• However

• So

Multiple Choice

2- My aunt is a doctor................. Uncle Ali is a dentist

• therefore

• whereas

• so

Multiple Choice

3- I don't like salads. ............... , I like vegetables.

• although

• whereas

• however

Multiple Choice

4- She is tired .................. she has walked for seven miles.

• so

• because

• however

Multiple Choice

5- He went to London. ................ , she saw the Big Ben.

• Although

• However

• Therefore

Homework

Workbook page 15, write a short essay about homework.

Open Ended

Exit card;

What have you learnt ?