IL5B - U6 - WRITING

IL5B - U6 - WRITING

By TUYEN.N7 [e-mail]

UNDERSTANDING THE TASK

TASK 2

Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Topic: Reading books vs watching TV/playing computer games for children
Task: Give your opinion — do you agree or disagree, and to what extent?

You can:

• Completely agree (books are better)

• Completely disagree (TV/games are better)

• Partially agree (books are better in some ways, but TV/games also have benefits)

BRAINSTORMING IDEAS

Benefits of Reading Books:

Multiple Choice

Strengthens cognitive skills and memory

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

less screen time = ______ for health

• worse

• better

Downside of too much TV/ gaming

• Passive activity → less brain engagement

• Excessive screen time → eye strain, sleep issues, obesity

• Games may promote violence or addiction

• Less reading = weaker language development

Talking about reading books

• “stimulates imagination and creativity”

• “develops critical thinking and analytical skills”

• “expands vocabulary and enhances language proficiency”

• “encourages deep concentration and focus”

• “promotes a lifelong love of learning”

• “provides a quiet and distraction-free learning environment”

• “nurtures empathy by allowing children to understand different perspectives through characters”

Talking about watching TV/ playing games

• “offers visual and auditory learning experiences”

• “can enhance cognitive skills like problem-solving and hand-eye coordination”

• “interactive and engaging, especially for tech-savvy children”

• “provides immediate feedback, which can motivate young learners”

• “excessive screen time may lead to physical and mental health issues”

• “risk of exposure to inappropriate or violent content”

• “can lead to shorter attention spans if not controlled”