The Internet: for and against. 8-й класс

Малышева Ирина Викторовна, учитель английского языка

Класс: 8

Ключевые слова: эссе, активные методы обучения

I Watching a cartoon

T: Let’s begin our lesson with a cartoon.

SLIDE 1

Does it remind you anything?

II Finding out classmates’ opinion. (Сменные пары)

T: Let’s find each other’s opinion about the Internet.

Pay attention to the words: suitable, spam/rubbish, mouse-potato

SLIDE 2

T: Answer each other’s questions. (Appendix1) Children write down the results of the poll on the sheet of paper and stick it to the blackboard.

T: What information was interesting for you to know?

T: Are all the opinions about the Internet positive?

III Writing

T: How can we express our opinion in a written form? (a composition, a letter to the editor, an essay, a review) SLIDE 3

Т: One of the best ways to consider all points for and against is to write a for-and-against essay.

T: Pay attention to the definition of an essay. SLIDE 4

An essay is usually a short piece of writing which is quite often written from an author's personal point of view.

SLIDE 5

T: Choose a model of an essay: “The Internet: for and against”

Model A	Model B	Model C
Para 1	Para 1	Para 1
Para 2	Para 2	Para 2
Para 3	Para 3	Para 3
	Para 4	Para 4
		Para 5

T: Match the paragraphs and their main idea

Para 1	introduces points against
Para 2	states the topic and the main viewpoints
Para 3	sums up the topic and gives an opinion
Para 4	introduces points for

SLIDE 6

Т: Read the topic sentences. Which: states the topic and main viewpoint; introduces points for; introduces points against; sums up the topic and gives an opinion?

On the other hand, some people think that spending too much time is harmful for children.
The Internet has become a part of our life. What about problems and dangers, if children don’t control their computer use?
Some people say that the Internet offers a lot of advantages.
Whether we like it or not, the Internet is here to stay. And the thing is to find the right balance between virtual reality and everyday life. The key: 2, 3, 1, 4

Eyes relaxation

T: Let’s create your own essay. Write the sentence for Para 1 which states the topic and the main viewpoints.

T: You can read opinions of different people. The first group is to find arguments for the Internet and the second group – arguments against.

You can find the latest information quickly and easily.
Many children use it for entertainment, not for learning.
You can learn about other countries and cultures.
You can make new friends in chat groups.
Some sites are not suitable for children.
With so much information, it’s difficult to find what you want.
There is too much advertising instead of real information.
You can send e-mail fast and cheaply.
Making ‘chat friends’ differs from meeting real people.
You can use the Internet to read newspapers and magazines, play games, listen to music.
Some children become ‘mouse potatoes very quickly’ and live in the virtual world.
You can plan your holiday and buy things.

Т: Now present your arguments to the class.

T: We need some words to link the sentences and to sound our essay better. Do you remember how they are called? (linking words)

Which of these linking words can we use for Introduction, Giving points for, Giving points against, Concluding, Giving a personal opinion?

Personally, What is more, to sum up, however, On the other hand, Some people think that…, Secondly, I think, Moreover, On the one hand, It is said that, In conclusion, Firstly, Besides, In my opinion, It goes without saying that… .

T: Use linking words speaking about advantages and disadvantages of the Internet

SLIDE 7

T: Do you remember what happened in the end of the cartoon?

Which of the sentences summarizes the idea of the cartoon best of all?

T: In conclusion we should first sum up the topic and then express our own opinion. Which of the opinions is close to your own?

As for me I would be lost, helpless and alone without the Internet. I don’t know how people survived without it!
I consider that the trick is not to become ‘a mouse potato’. It’s important to learn to use the Internet intelligently.
Although the Internet offers a lot of advantages, we shouldn’t forget that it cannot replace a real life full of friends, books, libraries, museums and galleries.

IV Homework

T: Your home task is to write a for-and-against essay “Teenagers on the Net: for and against”.

Appendix 1 (карточки для работы в сменных парах)

Find someone who… has got the Internet at home	Names:
Find someone who… uses the Internet for finding information	Names:
Find someone who… thinks that sometimes it’s difficult to find the necessary information in the Internet	Names:
Find someone who… uses the Internet for playing games	Names:
Find someone who… uses e-mail	Names:
Find someone who… Thinks that it’s easy to become a ‘mouse-potato’	Names:
Find someone who… uses the Internet to communicate with friends	Names:
Find someone who… thinks that in the Internet there is too much rubbish instead of real information	Names:
Find someone who… thinks that making ‘chat’ friends is not the same as actually meeting people	Names:
Find someone who… thinks that there is a lot of spam in the Internet	Names:
Find someone who… thinks that spending too much time in the Internet is bad for health	Names:
Find someone who… uses the Internet for loading music	Names:
Find someone who… uses the Internet for news	Names:
Find someone who… thinks that some web-sites are not suitable for children.	Names:

Appendix 2

Eyes relaxation

When you are sitting at the computer a lot, your eyes get tired. Let’s do some exercises for eyes.

Close your eyes tight. (4 sec)

Open your eyes widely. (4 sec) 5-6 times

Blink quickly.

Follow the pointer.

Презентация.

16.06.2011