Bài giảng Tiếng Anh 11 (Global Success) - Unit 2, Lesson 6: An opinion essay about limiting teenagers' screen time

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• Each word has a letter in the topic word.
+ If the word begins with a letter in the topic word, the team gets 1 
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2Unit The generationFAMILY LIFE gap
 LESSON 6 WRITING
 An opinion essay about limiting teenagers’ screen time PRE-WRITING
 1 Work in pairs. Complete the notes using the sentences (A–D) in the box. 
 A. The gap between teenagers and parents may become wider.
 B. Too much screen time is bad for teenagers’ health.
 C. Too much screen time can damage eyesight, reduce sleep time, and cause weight gain.
 D. Teenagers may think their parents are not fair to them.
 Should parents strictly limit teenagers’ screen time?
Should Shouldn’t
Reason 1: Teenagers have little time left Reason 1: Quality of screen time is more 
for homework. important than quantity.
 Examples/Facts/Explanations: Examples/Facts/Explanations:
 Teenagers spend too much time watching Teenagers can learn a lot of useful knowledge 
 online videos, checking social media, or playing and necessary skills through online 
 computer games. educational games and videos.
Reason 2: (1) _________B Reason 2: (3) _________A 
 Examples/Facts/Explanations: (2) _______C Examples/Facts/Explanations: (4) _________D PRE-WRITING
 Useful expressions
 To express opinion To add ideas 
 ∙ In my opinion, ∙ What is more, 
 ∙ Personally, I think/ I believe ∙ Moreover/ furthermore/ in addition 
 (that) (to) 
 ∙ I strongly believe that . ∙ Firstly, 
 ∙ It seems to me that ∙ First of all, 
 ∙ In my view, ... ∙ Secondly, ... 
 ∙ From my point of view, ∙ Thirdly, 
 ∙ Lastly, 
 ∙ Finally, WHILE-WRITING
 2 Read an opinion essay and match each paragraph with the 
 correct description. 
 A. Second reason for supporting this view with examples and facts
 B. Conclusion summarising the writer’s point of view
 C. First reason for supporting this view with examples and facts
 D. Introduction to the issue and the writer’s point of view WHILE-WRITING
 2 Read an opinion essay and match each paragraph with the 
 correct description. 
 Should parents strictly limit teenagers’ screen time?
1. ________D Many teenagers nowadays spend too much time on digital devices. I 
firmly believe that parents should strictly limit their screen time for two reasons.
2. ________C First of all, teenagers who spend a lot of time on screens are less 
likely to finish their homework. If parents limit their screen time, teenagers will 
have more time not only for learning, but also for outdoor activities.
3. ________A In addition, too much screen time is bad for teenagers’ health. 
Looking at a computer or smartphone screen for a long time can damage their 
eyesight and cause headaches. Too much screen time may also lead to sleep and 
weight problems.
4. ________B In conclusion, I think that parents need to control the time their 
teenage children spend on digital devices. This will ensure that their children have 
time for homework and outdoor activities, and will protect children's health. WHILE-WRITING
 3 Write an opinion essay (120–150 words) stating the opposite view. 
 Suggested answer
Digital devices play an essential part of teenagers’ lives nowadays. I strongly believe that 
parents should not strictly limit their screen time for the following reasons.
First of all, I think that by limiting the use of technology, parents will also limit what teens 
can benefit from it. In fact, teenagers can learn a lot of useful knowledge and necessary 
skills through online educational games and videos. 
In addition, when teenagers’ screen time is strictly controlled by their parents, the gap 
between parents and children may become wider. Teenagers may think that their parents 
are very mean and not fair to them, and may refuse to talk to them. 
In conclusion, I believe that it is not a good idea for parents to strictly limit their teenagers’ 
screen time. Teens can benefit from screen activities that encourage learning and parents 
can develop a better relationship with their children if they don’t control the time spent on 
electronic devices. POST-WRITING
 4Exchange your writing with your friend for peer review.
 Writing rubric
 Organization: /10
 Legibility: /10
 Ideas: /10
 Word choice: /10
 Grammar usage and mechanics: /10
 TOTAL: /50 CONSOLIDATION
1 Wrap-up
 What have you learnt today?
 • How to write an essay about limiting teenagers’ screen time 
 • Apply structures to express opinions CONSOLIDATION
 2 Homework
 • Do exercises in the workbook.
 • Prepare for Lesson 7 - Unit 2. Website: hoclieu.vn
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