Тема урока: “How to write an opinion essay” Цель урока: развитие умений написания “opinion essay” Оборудование: УМК «English in Spotlight» Афанасьева О.В., Дули Дж., Михеева И.В. 11 класс, раздаточный материал, презентация. Методы обучения: репродуктивный, метод наглядности, метод работы в группе, метод «вопрос-ответ», метод самостоятельной работы. Ход урока I. Организационный момент - Hello, girls. (Good morning) - I am glad to see you, (We are glad to see you too.) - How are you? (We are fine, thanks. And how are you?) -I'm fine thank you. Let's start our work. II. Основная часть урока 1. T: - Today we are going to learn how to write an opinion essay. What the “opinion essay” is? Opinion essays require your clear opinion on a topic, supported by reasons and examples. A successful opinion essay should have: a) an introductory paragraph in which you state the topic and your opinion. b) a main body which consists of several paragraphs, each presenting a separate viewpoint supported by reasons. You also include a paragraph presenting the opposing viewpoint and reason why you think it is an unconvincing viewpoint; and a c) conclusion in which you restate your opinion using different words. Points to consider • Decide on your opinion before you start writing i.e. whether you agree/disagree and how strongly, as this will I affect the structure of your essay, • Use present tenses and formal style, avoiding colloquial expressions, short forms & personal examples. • Include phrases to express your opinion, a variety of appropriate linking words and interesting techniques to begin/end your essay a quotation, a rhetorical question. 2. – Look at the screen. You can see useful linking phrases for each paragraph. Let’s read it. 3. Now let’s do exercises and learn more about opinion essay. (– Katya, please, read the assignment.) 1A. Read the rubric and underline the key words, then answer the questions (1-3). - Good for you. Now I’ll give you papers with exercises, let’s do them in pairs. I’ll give you several minutes. 1B. Decide which of the following statements are T (true) and which are F (false) when writing an opinion essay. Read the theory box and check. - Let’s check it all together. 1. Decide on your opinion before you start writing. 2. Write in formal style. 3. Use present tenses. 4. Include personal examples. 5. State your opinion in the first paragraph only. F 6. Use a variety of linking words. 7. State the topic in the introduction. 8. When presenting a new viewpoint, begin a new paragraph. 9. Never include a quotation. F 10. Present the opposing viewpoint first. 11. Begin each paragraph however you like. F 12. You don’t have to support every viewpoint with reasons or examples. F 13. State your opinion again in the conclusion. 4. 2A. Read the essay and number the paragraphs (A-E) in the correct order (1-5). Listen and check. Which paragraph contains: second viewpoint with reasons/examples? statement of topic and writer’s opinion? opposing viewpoint with reasons/examples? the writer’s opinion in other words? first viewpoint with reasons/examples? 2B.What is the writer’s opinion? How is it expressed and in which paragraph(s)? 5. 3A. Read the main body paragraphs (2-4) in the model essay again. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Which sentence is it in? 3B. Complete the table for the model essay in your papers. Compare with your partner. 6. 4.Find all the linking words/phrases in the essay which: list/add a point? introduce an example/reason? introduce an opposing viewpoint? conclude? Suggest suitable alternatives. III. Заключительная часть Учитель: Good job! I’m sure now you know how to write an opinion essay. Write down your homework. Choose one of the topics and write an opinion essay 1. Children watch too much television 2. Parents are the best teachers 3. When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. 4. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. 5. Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? - Do you like the lesson? Thank you for your work I liked it very. Good-bye.
