Презентация к уроку "For-and-against essay". Spotlight 9, Module 7e

Do you play computer games?

Is playing computer games good or bad?

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

x

Computer games promote violence and crime

x

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

v

Playing video games can build different skills

v

Computer games are an outlet for children to let off steam

v

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

v

Shooting games help children develop co-ordination skills

x

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:

• the reasons ‘for’ with examples?
• the writer’s opinion?
• the reasons ‘against’ with examples?
• a clear presentation pf the topic?

What is the structure of the article?

How many paragraphs are there in the article?

Find the topic sentence in each main body paragraph

Find the supporting sentences for each topic one

Which of the framed words :

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:

In conclusion

To start with

Firstly

To begin with

Also, secondly

Because of this/for this reason

Moreover/in addition

On the other hand

However

Consequently, as a result,

For example

In the first place

All in all

For instance

Underline the correct linking word/phrase:

opinion

Listen to David and Anna giving their opinion about the proposal.

Who is FOR and AGAINST ?

violence

boxers

injury

safety standarts

healthy

aggression and violence

The structure of

FOR and AGAINST

essay

HOMEWORK

Write your own essay on one of the topics below:

• Do you think TV is good for you? why? why not?
• Life in a big city / life in the country
• Money - happiness and joy / a source of trouble
• On-line education - good / bad