2.8 Speaking_agree/disagree with opinions

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

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Irregular verbs

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Class rules

Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes, no problem

Don't laugh at each other when making a mistake

Homework = study and watch a video sometimes

Have respect for and help each other

Speak with a soft voice when working together & be silent when working alone

Today's planning

• 8 minutes of reading
• 2.8 Speaking

2.8 Speaking

Goal: you can ask for, give, (dis)agree with an opinion.

Look at the list of jobs below and make a top 5. Explain your choice and discuss it with your neighbor.

Rank the jobs

actor - farmer - soccer player - nurse - pilot - police officer - scientist - surgeon - teacher

2.8 Speaking

Go to p 28 and take a look at ex 4.

Read the statements and choose the BEST FITTING answer.

Done? Make the sentences TRUE for you and discuss with a neighbor.

Let's get controversial

Go through this list of statements and find one to discuss. 

Don't just (dis)agree but EXPLAIN.

Important note: you don't need to agree, but you should ALWAYS remain respectful. 

Statements

1: Testing on animals should be banned.

2: The death penalty is sometimes justified.

3: Assisted suicide should be made more accessible.

4: The voting age should be reduced to 16.

5: Smoking & vaping should be made illegal everywhere.

6: Prisoners shouldn't be allowed to vote.

7: Drug addicts should get help instead of punishment.

8: Advertising to children should be banned.

9: Beauty competitions create unrealistic beauty standards.

10: Police should be immune from prosecution.

11: People should have to take a test to become a parent.

12: Fast food should be banned.

13: People from all genders should be allowed to compete against each other in the Olympics.

14: Celebrities should earn less money.

15: All people should receive a basic income.

What's your most controversial opinion? Be respectful of others.

Can you ...

... ask for and give with an opinion?

... (dis)agree with opinions?

... explain your own opinions?

TO DO: study unit 2 words + 2.8

Use MEL for extra practice