FULLBLAST UNIT 4 - WRITING

FULLBLAST UNIT 4 - WRITING

by AI'DA Moe

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• Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as amusement, anger and regret​​.

• Understand specific details and information in extended texts on a wide range of familiar topics.

Open Ended

Do you enjoy reading? Give 1 reason.

Open Ended

Have you read a good book recently? What's the title of the book? What is it about?

Open Ended

What is your favourite book? Why?

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When / where do you read most often? Where is your favourite place to read? Give reasons.

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Read the writing task below. Then, read the two different opinions expressed in the paragraphs that follow. Which opinion do you agree with?

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E-books are much better than paper books and will eventually replace them. Do you agree?

Opinion 1

E-books are becoming more and more popular, and there are many reasons for this. Firstly, e-books are more eco-friendly than paper books. By having electronic versions of books, we save paper, trees nd indirectly, our planet. Besides, e-books are in many ways more convenient than paper books. For instance, you can store thousands of e-books in the same space you need for one paper book. Just think of how convenient that can be for school or when travelling. Furthermore, in addition to online bookshops, many lending libraries also have e-books collections now. In other words, if you want to buy or borrow a book, you don't have to wait for opening hours or delivery. The way I see it, e-books are the future and will eventually take place of paper books.

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Opinion 2

Many people are quick to say that e-books will soon replace paper books. I, however, am not one of them. It may be true that e-books have certain advantages over paper books, but paper books are not threatened by them. First of all, we must not forget that paper books are part of our culture and heritage; our libraries hold great cultural and historical treasures. Apart from that, there's the reading experience; book lovers know there is nothing like curling up on the sofa with a good book, feeling the touch of pages and smelling the paper. That's something e-books cannot provide. Finally, e-books require expensive e-book readers, which can be easily damaged if you drop them. Also, their batteries need charging regularly, which can be very inconvenient. Personally, I believe that paper books will remain the main form of reading for most people.

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Open Ended

Imagine that the head teacher of your school has announced that computer classes are now compulsory for all students in primary and secondary schools. Do you think it is a good idea? Make a list of advantages and disadvantages in the table below. Do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages?

Open Ended

Read the writing task below and write a paragraph expressing your opinion. Use your ideas from the reading activity in the previous slides.

Computer classes should be compulsory for all students in primary and secondary schools. Do you agree? (Do not use 'enter' button when writing. Just write in 1 paragraph) Hitting 'enter' button will make your writing be sent automatically.

​End of the lesson. Thanks!