For and against

Do you play computer games?

Is playing computer games good or bad?

Read the statements. Are they ‘for’ or ‘against’ computer games?

Какие аргументы за, а какие потив

1)Computer games promote violence and crime

2)Children think it is alright to be aggressive in real life.

3)Playing video games can build different skills

4)Computer games are an outlet for children to let off steam

5)Fighting bad guys in the game makes children calmer in real life

6)Shooting games help children develop co-ordination skills

7)Game heroes are often invincible and children confuse fantasy and reality

Violent computer games are popular with children but many parents would like to see them banned.

Read the text p. 114, ex. 3

Which paragraph contains:Какие абзацы содержат

следующую информацию?

a)the reasons ‘for’ with examples?

b)the writer’s opinion?

c)the reasons ‘against’ with examples?

d)a clear presentation pf the topic?

Писать буквы и номер абзаца

Посмотри на предложения в каждом абзаце основной части,

в которых дается точка зрения (аргумент)

и предложения подтверждающие точку зрения

Find the topic sentence in each main body paragraph

Find the supporting sentences for each topic one

Which of the framed words :

Какие из выделенных слов ..

(устно)

Introduce examples/

justifications?

introduce points?

list/add points?

conclude?

show contrast?

Let’s check:

Introduce points

To start with, firstly

Also, secondly

list/add points

Show contrast

On the other hand

Consequently, as a result,

for example

Introduce examples/

justifications

All in all

conclude

Match the synonyms:

Соединить синонимы

a)In conclusion

1)To start with

2)Firstly

b)To begin with

3)Also, secondly

c)Because of this/for this reason

d)Moreover/in addition

4)On the other hand

5)Consequently, as a result,

e)However

6)For example

f)In the first place

7)All in all

g)For instance

Underline the correct linking word/phrase:

Выбери правильную связку

The structure of

FOR and AGAINST

essay

Структура сочинения

Полезные фразы, слова связки

HOMEWORK

Write your own essay on one of the topics below:

Выбери одну из тем и напиши сочинение

• Life in a big city / life in the country
• Money - happiness and joy / a source of trouble
• On-line education - good / bad