FORM 4 WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 4(a): EXPRESSING OPINION

WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 4(a): EXPRESSING OPINION

FORM 4 (FULL BLAST! PLUS 4)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• state your opinions clearly discussing about the advantages and disadvantages of computer classes

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• list out at least three advantages and three disadvantages of computer classes using tips given in the textbook

• write a paragraph expressing your opinion clearly

Poll

An opinion is

• a statement that can be proved as true

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

Poll

A fact is

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

• a statement that can be proved as true

Multiple Choice

1) The United States of America elects a president every four years.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

2) Beyonce is the best performer ever.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

3) Percy Jackson is the best book I've ever read.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

4) Hareez Adam is the most popular student in my school because of his good personality.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

5) Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

6) Today is Teacher's Day.

• Fact

• Opinion

Poll

Let's recall......

An opinion is

• what the author says

• what you think

• the character's feeling

• what you feel

WRITING TASK

Computer class should be compulsory for all students in primary and secondary schools. Do you agree?

Multiple Choice

1) Whenever you have different opinion, you will say ...

• Sorry, I can't go along with that.

• you are absolutely right.

• no problem.

• Do you think so?

Multiple Choice

2) The following statement is used to deliver an opinion...

• From my point of view, what you have said is absolutely right.

• How do you feel about that?

• You should say it clearly.

• I will do it for you,dear.

Multiple Choice

3) I use "I strongly agree" when

• I think the opinion of the other is perfectly correct

• I think the other is right

• I don´t like the other person´s opinion

• I think the opinion of the other person is terrible

Multiple Choice

4) When you want to give your opinion, you say:

• I thing, I believe

• I think, I believe

• I think, I belive

• I think, I believes

Multiple Choice

5) Dave: So what do you think of my singing?

John: It's really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.

Dave: Thanks, John.

John: No problem, Dave!

From the dialogue above, John is...

• Asking for help

• Giving an opinion

• Asking for an opinion

• Giving help

• Giving attention

Multiple Choice

6) Bintang : I think everyone should have a pet.

Rona : ..... Pet is very expensive.

Bintang : In my opinion, pet can make us to be more responsible.

• I agree

• I am sure

• I don't know

• I don't think so

Multiple Choice

7) What do you think of the new shopping mall near our school?

• I don't think so.

• I agree.

• I disagree.

• I think it has many good stores.

Multiple Choice

8) Syara : .... of our new manager?

Aliah : I think she's very good at managing the office.

• What do you think

• Do you think

• Do you agree

• What should we think

Multiple Choice

9) ........ children should play outside more.

• I can't believe

• I learn that

• In my opinion

• Do you think that

Multiple Choice

10) In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases that connect to

• title; conclusion

• thoughts; feelings

• opinions; reasons

• opinions; facts

RECAP......

• LESSON OBJECTIVE

• state your opinions clearly discussing about the advantages and disadvantages of computer classes

RECAP......

• SUCCESS CRITERIA

• list out at least three advantages and disadvantages of computer classes using tips given in the textbook

• write a paragraph expressing your opinion clearly