Social networking/Social media 3 - reading, vocabulary, grammar (giving advice)

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• Leerjaar 2

Social networking / Social media / Giving advice

In this LessonUp:

• Reading comprehension
  
• Grammar (giving advice)
  
• Vocabulary building
  

Reading comprehension

Read the different messages on the next slide.

Be ready to answer questions about each message.

1. What should Emily's
mum do?

1. Tell Benjamin to do the shopping for the family.
2. Buy a birthday present.
3. Make sure Benjamin knows Emily will be late.

2. What's the purpose of
Benjamin's note?

1. To inform Emily of what Lucas said.
2. To find out why Lucas phoned.
3. To borrow a bike from Lucas.

3. On her Facebook page, Emily...

1. has posted photos of their trip.
2. asks Lucas what he thinks of the photos.
3. wants to say that she didn't like the trip.

4. The advert says the
mountain bike...

1. is almost new and in good condition
2. is not the right bike for girls.
3. is in excellent condition, but expensive.

5. What should Lucas do?

1. Lower the price.
2. Give Emily a call.
3. Buy Emily a ring.

6. Lucas writes a text message...

1. to invite Emily to join him again on Sunday.
2. to tell Emily the weather is not good.
3. to invite his friends on a bike ride.

MODALS

should, ought to, had better

What are modals?

Modals are special helping verbs that are

used differently than any other verbs

Modals are often used to give advice

On the next slides, choose the correct option

should / shouldn't

ought to

had better ('d better) / had better not ('d better not)

1. I've broken my friend's MP3 player. What should I do?

You ________ say sorry the next time you see your friend.

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. 'd better

2. I've got a toothache. What should I do?

You ________ see a dentist.

1. ought to
2. shouldn't
3. should

3. I didn't do very well on the test. What should I do?

You ________ go back and study everything again.

1. shouldn't
2. ought to
3. should

4. I'd like to go climbing but I've never done it before. What should I do?

You ________ get some training. It can be dangerous.

1. shouldn't
2. 'd better

5. I'm hungry. Should I eat some chocolate?

No, you ________ eat that. Fruit is healthier.

1. shouldn't
2. should
3. ought to

6. I'm angry with my brother. He said something I didn't like. What should I do?

You ________ tell him. It's best to be honest with him.

1. shouldn't
2. should

7. This sweater my sister gave me looks terrible.
I don't like it at all. What should I do?

You ________ return it to the shop. That would really
hurt her feelings.

1. 'd better not
2. 'd better
3. should
4. should not

Vocabulary building

Giving advice

Take a look at the words/expressions below and answer the

questions on the next slides.

bad / good / practical / useful advice

advice about (something)

to take/follow (someone's) advice

to ignore (someone's) advice

to advise (someone) (to do something)

to advise against (something)

advisable

What's the difference between
advise and advice?

Advise or Advice?

Which of the phrases to the right
means "not to listen to somebody's
advice?"

Which of the phrases to the right
means "do what somebody has
advised you to do?"

How do you say advisable in Dutch?
Write a sentence in English using 'advisable'.

1. I've told Peter he shouldn't post photos like that but he has always ________ my ________ .

1. followed (my) advice
2. ignored (my) advice

2. Should I buy a tablet or a laptop? Can you give me some ________ please?

1. useful advise
2. useful advice
3. good advice
4. practical advise

3. He wants to become a web designer. His dad has ________ him to take a course.
He should ________ that ________ .

1. advised ignore (that) advice
2. adviced follow (that) advice
3. advised follow (that) advice
4. adviced ignore (that) advice

4. My uncle has a heart problem. This website
________ eating fatty foods.

1. advises against
2. advices against

Imagine you meet someone who has never used a
computer or smartphone. What advice would you
give this person about social networking?
Write a short text giving advice (around 75 words).

Reading comprehension & Vocabulary building

On the next slide, read the text

"Communication through history"

There will be questions about the text afterwards.

Read the sentence below. Which paragraph in the text talks about this?
The history of book making.

1. Paragraph 1
2. Paragraph 2
3. Paragraph 3
4. Paragraph 4

Read the sentence below. Which paragraph in the text talks about this?
Early forms of written communication.

1. Paragraph 1
2. Paragraph 2
3. Paragraph 3
4. Paragraph 4

Read the sentence below. Which paragraph in the text talks about this?
Books in their most modern form.

1. Paragraph 1
2. Paragraph 2
3. Paragraph 3
4. Paragraph 4

Read the sentence below. Which paragraph in the text talks about this?
Communication without reading and writing.

1. Paragraph 1
2. Paragraph 2
3. Paragraph 3
4. Paragraph 4

Read the article again on the next slide

Find words or phrases with the meanings below. The paragraph number is given to help you. Write your answers on the next slides.

1. happiness, love and anger (paragraph 1)

2. cut words into stone (paragraph 2)

3. paper made from plants (paragraph 2)

4. moved the tongue across something (paragraph 2)

5. a machine to make newspapers, books or magazines (paragraph 3)

6. produced (and sold) a book (paragraph 3)

7. looking through a book or magazine very quickly, without reading everything (paragraph 3)

Great job!  Use the rest of class time to practice vocabulary!

Open the Quizlet link on the next slide

or the Blooket link on the slide after that.

Practice the vocabulary!

(Theme: Social networking / Social media)

quizlet.com

dashboard.blooket.com