Language help: Giving opinions

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Today's lesson

• Language help
  
• Giving Opinions
  
• Vocabulary Challenge – Quizlet.com
  

Goal: I can report on events and describe the emotions and reactions to these events.

https://quizlet.com/nl/731377354/havo-4-theme-1-stepping-stones-6th-editie-flash-cards/

www.theguardian.com

Activity 1

In pairs, write a dialogue about the question below. Each person takes another side. Use the expressions on the board. Afterwards, play it out.

"Can money buy you happiness"

It's better to be rich with no friends than poor with many friends.

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Activity 2

Work in groups of 3. 

You have one observer, one person arguing PRO, and one person arguing AGAINST.

The observer checks off how many times the expressions on the board are used.

After 2 minutes, you change roles and you'll get a new topic

Cats are better than dogs.

Candy should be given as a reward in class.

Eating in class should be allowed.

Homework should be banned.

Children under 16 should be allowed to vote.

The earth is flat.

Tomato is a fruit, so ketchup is a smoothie.

All museums should be free for the public.

Social media has a bad influence on children.

Everyone should learn how to swim.

Was it easy to use the expressions?

What was most challenging in having the discussions/debates?