EV5U1b

​Thing about a shocking event that was life changing for you!
Share the event(s), feelings and emotions.

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Think about the most shocking event of your life that make you happy or sad. Write 1 or 2 words maximum.

Classwork.
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Find the definition or meaning of the following phrases.
Provide an example.
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Multiple Choice

I usually ________ change - unless it's dangerous, of course!

• welcome

• resist

Multiple Choice

Many people ______ that they have a limit to what they can do.

• accept

• get a grip

Multiple Choice

I have never _______ learning new things. I love it.

• been capable of

• been frightened

Multiple Choice

When I'm really busy at work. I can't _______ other things. I'm too tired.

• cope with

• underestimate

Multiple Choice

My dad used to tell me. "You need to ______ in order to be succesful"

• welcome

• adapt

Multiple Choice

I _______ all this work. It's too much.

• tackle

• can't take

Multiple Choice

When I am stressed. I tell myself ______ and deal with things.

• get a grip

• be a step forward

Multiple Choice

My good friends often help me ______ difficult times.

• underestimate

• get through

Multiple Choice

They say it's hard ________ in this city, but I'm doing fine.

• survive

• be capable of

​VOCABULARY

​Analize the tenses in your groups.

Multiple Choice

For a habit that is more noticeable or frequent than usual, you can use always or constantly with ________

• simple present

• present continuous

Multiple Choice

You can use the modal will for _______ habits

• present

• past

Multiple Choice

You can use the verb ______ + a verb to talk about present habits.

• tend to

• keep

Multiple Choice

You can use _______ for a continuing activity that happens at the same as another habit.

• simple present

• present continuous

​What are the things that annoys people nowadays?

Identify the grammar used to talk about past habits

Writing an opinion essay

• Use your devices, find the information and share with your classmates.

• Provide an example.

Writing an opinion essay

• Writer to express his/her thoughts regarding a subject matter.

Writing an opinion essay

• Writer to express his/her thoughts regarding a subject matter.

Purpose of an opinion essay

• Persuade

Points to be considered when writing an opinion essay

• ​First decide whether you agree or disagree with the subject of the topic

• This essay requires formal style.

• Avoid slang and jargon.

• Present tense is needed to express ideas.

• Properly cite your sources.

• Stay brief.

Structure of an opinion essay

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1st paragraph	Introduce the topic and state your opinion, mention if you agree or disagree with this topic.
2nd paragraph (main body)	The main body consists of two or more paragraphs. Use a topic sentence to introduce your example and give the main idea of the paragraph; describe the example using supporting ideas.
3rd paragraph  (main body)	(same as second paragraph) This paragraph could present the opposing viewpoint, including reasons.
4th paragraph	Restate your opinion but with different words than before. This is the conclusion.

​To start with
such as
to sum up
I believe
not to mention the fact that
Contrary to what most people believe
what is more
furthermore
for example
for instance
Opponents of this view say
for example