L44 - F4 (Writing)

Lesson Objectives

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

Unit Opener

Do you enjoy reading? Have you read a good book recently? What is your favourite book? When / where do you read most often? Where is your favourite place to read?

Pre Writing

A - Discuss.

E-books are green and some are even free! They're the best!

There will always be the 'Oops, I dropped it! problem. No, not for me.

What's all the fuss about? I think they're just a passing fad.

While Writing

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

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.

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; 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.

D - 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?

E - Read the writing task below and write a paragraph expressing your opinion. Use your ideas from activity D.

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

Writing Tips

Before you start writing a paragraph expressing an opinion:

read the writing task carefully and underline the key words.
think about the topic and all the advantages / disadvantages, arguments for / against, etc.
choose two or three of them that you think are the most important and you have ideas to write about.

When writing:

state your opinion in the first sentence.
develop the paragraph by clearly stating your supporting arguments.
provide any necessary explanations or justifications.
if possible, give examples to make your point clear.
end the paragraph by rephrasing your opinion / making a general comment.
don't forget tp use linking words / phrases to list points, add points, express contrast, give examples and give your opinion.

Reflection

What will happen if one day all e-books readers stop functioning?

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