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Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to
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8.2.3.1.understand with little or no support most of the detail of an argument in extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics;
8.5.1.1.plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with little support on a growing range of general and curricular topics
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Listen and read for gist, read for specific information
Most learners will be able to:
Listen and read for gist, read for specific information, write an essay following the plan
Some learners will be able to:
Listen and read for gist, read for specific information, write a for-and-against essay
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BEGINNING THE LESSON
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To read for structure and specific information
Go through the Study Skills box and explain the type, content and structure of the essay. Ask Ss to read the essay and identify the arguments the writer makes and his justifications. Check Ss’ answers.
Refer to the Word List to look up the meanings of the words in the Check these words box
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Ex. 1, p.27 (SB)
Answer Key arguments in favour: convenient (shop from home anytime esp in isolated areas), wide variety of goods (high street shops have online stores) free delivery (no heavy bags – delivered to your door) arguments against: shoppers worry (easy for someone to steal personal info) shoppers can’t feel or try on clothes (items may be different from what you were expecting)
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PRESENTATION AND PRACTICE
8.2.3.1L3
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To identify the topic sentences and suggest alternatives
Elicit which sentences are the topic sentences from various Ss around the class.
Then elicit suitable alternatives from various Ss.
Suggested Answer Key There are definitely many advantages of online shopping. However, there are many negative things about shopping online.
To substitute linkers for suitable alternatives
Ask Ss to think of synonymous linking words/phrases for the ones in bold or refer Ss to the Study Skills box and select suitable alternatives. Check Ss’ answers around the class.
To listen for ideas and make notes
Play the recording. Ss listen and make notes and list the arguments for and against with reasons. Check Ss’ answers.
To write a for-and-against essay
Tell Ss to use their answers to Ex.4, the plan and the essay in Ex. 2 as a model to help them complete the task. Remind them to include a variety of linkers. Give Ss time to write their essay and then check Ss’ answers. Alternatively, assign the task as HW and check Ss’ answers in the next lesson.
Suggested Answer These days, many people use credit cards when shopping. However, should teenagers have them, too? Certainly, there are advantages to teens having credit cards. First, it can teach them responsibility with money. They have to watch their spending and make sure they can pay their bills every month. Secondly, they can build up a good credit rating early on. This way, they can easily get a loan later. However, there are also disadvantages to teenagers using credit cards. Firstly, they may not be mature enough to keep their spending under control. They may develop an attitude which won’t help them to learn to manage money well. In addition, paying by credit card may make spending seem unreal. They may run up big debts without realising it. To sum up, there are points for and against teenagers having credit cards. Although they may learn responsibility by learning to pay their own bills, they may also not be mature enough to keep their spending under control. It may help them get a good credit rating, but they may run up big debts.
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Ex. 2, p.27 (SB)
Answer Key
Without a doubt, there are a number of advantages to shopping online. On the other hand, there are a number of disadvantages to shopping online
Ex. 3, p.27 (SB)
Suggested Answer Key Firstly – To start with Secondly – What is more Finally – In addition On the other hand – However To start with – First To sum up – In conclusion Although – However
Ex. 4, p.27 (SB)
Recording
Suggested Answer Key For: teaches them responsibility with money (must pay bill at end of every month), build up good credit rating early in life (get a loan easily later) Against: not mature enough to keep spending under control (buy now pay later attitude will not teach them to manage money well), paying by credit card makes it easy for spending to seem unreal (run up debt)
Ex. 5, p.27 (SB)
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