Unit 4a Writing: Expressing opinion in a paragraph

Unit 4a Writing: Expressing opinion in a paragraph

Lesson Objective

• Students should be able to write a paragraph to express opinion on compulsory computer class for primary and secondary school students.

Success Criteria

• I can list down at least 3 advantages of computer class

• I can list down at least 3 disadvantages of computer class

• I can use linking words and phrases to express my opinion

1st Activity: Brainstorming!

• 1. You must follow the first Padlet link to put your content ideas there.

• 2. Make sure you write your point on the first Padlet to write the advantages and disadvantages of compulsory computer classes. Add your points by clicking the plus sign.

• 3. You can react to your friend's comment by giving them a like, or write a comment to give feedback to their ideas.

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2nd Activity: Write it up!

• Using the 2nd Padlet link, write your paragraph expressing your opinion on this matter.

• Click the plus sign at the bottom right of the Padlet. Add your paragraph

• Others can react by giving it a thumbs up or thumbs down :)

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In the next 3 slides, take a little practice on linking words/phrases!

Choose the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking word to complete this sentence.

Many people think that computer classes are a must nowadays. I, ___________, beg differ.

• in my opinion

• however

Multiple Choice

____________________, who is going to cover the costs of the gadgets and tools needed for the lesson? I doubt the school has enough money to provide all students a computer each.

• first of all

• apart from that

• lastly

Multiple Choice

Furthermore, not all students can be responsible for their own learning.

__________, some might take advantage of teacher's lack of attention and start browsing other websites while the teacher isn't looking.

• on the other hand

• for instance

• furthermore

Multiple Choice

___________________, there is no rush in teaching young children about computers. Personally, I think we should wait until the children are a bit older so that they become more responsible with expensive gadgets such as laptop computers.

• From my point of view

• On one hand

• Secondly

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