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Expressing opinions and giving reasons
Expressing opinions and giving reasons
Subtitle: Mastering Articulate Expression: Voicing Opinions with Conviction
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Objective:By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express your opinions clearly in English and support them with reasons.
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1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
- Begin by asking the student about their interests or recent experiences. For example, "What do you think about [current event or topic of interest]?" This sets the stage for expressing opinions.
2. Vocabulary Building (10 minutes):
- Introduce key vocabulary related to expressing opinions and giving reasons. Include words and phrases such as:
- Opinion verbs: I believe, I think, In my opinion
- Adjectives for expressing intensity of opinions: Strongly, firmly, mildly
- Phrases for giving reasons: because, since, due to
3. Expressing Opinions (15 minutes):
- Practice forming opinions on various topics. Use prompts like:
- What is your opinion on [controversial topic]?
- Do you prefer [option A] or [option B]? Why?
- Encourage the student to use the vocabulary introduced in Step 2.
4. Providing Reasons (15 minutes):
- Focus on giving reasons to support opinions. Guide the student through constructing sentences like:
- "I believe [statement] because..."
- "In my opinion, [opinion] due to..."
- Discuss the importance of providing clear and logical reasons.
5. Role-play Activity (10 minutes):
- Create a scenario where the student needs to express their opinion and give reasons. For example:
- Pretend you are discussing a recent movie with a friend. Express why you liked or disliked it.
- Provide feedback on clarity, coherence, and use of vocabulary.
6. Wrap-up and Reflection (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Ask the student to reflect on their progress and what they found challenging or easy about expressing opinions in English.
Homework:
- Ask the student to write a short paragraph expressing their opinion on a topic of their choice, using at least two different phrases for giving reasons.
Next Lesson Focus:
- Building on today's lesson, we will focus on discussing opinions in group settings and debating in English.
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