UNIT 3. SUSTAINABLE HEALTH. LESSON H. WRITING
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LESSON H. WRITING
UNIT 3. SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
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WARM-UP
Write 5 words in a topic
Write 5 words in a topic
Work in teams of 4-5, you have 2 minutes to write 5 words/phrases in a topic. When you’re done, face your board down. After 2 minutes, we will check as a whole class. For each appropriate word/phrase, your team will get +1.
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- Example
Example – Topic: Animals
Dog Cat Tiger Snake Monkey
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- Topic
Write 5 words in a topic
1. Body parts 2. Individual Sports 3. Bad habits for your health
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PRACTICE
1. SPEAKING Discuss the questions in pairs. Give reasons for your opinions
1. SPEAKING Discuss the questions in pairs. Give reasons for your opinions
1. Do you think most teenagers have a healthy lifestyle? 2. Do you have a healthy lifestyle? Why? / Why not?
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1. SPEAKING Discuss the questions in pairs. Give reasons for your opinions
A: Do you think most teenagers have a healthy lifestyle? B: It's hard to say. Some teenagers are very health-conscious and make good choices, like eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly. But others might not prioritize their health as much, especially with the convenience of fast food and technology. A: That's true. So, what about you? Do you have a healthy lifestyle? B: I try to! I make an effort to eat healthy foods and stay active, but it's not always easy. Sometimes I get busy and skip workouts or opt for fast food instead of cooking at home. But overall, I think I do a decent job of taking care of myself.
2. Read the task below. What two different elements does the task contain?
2. Read the task below
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What two different elements does the task contain?
The task contains two different elements: - An instruction to write an essay expressing one's own view of the problem of teenagers not getting enough exercise. - A requirement to propose ways of solving the problem.
3. Read the essay
3. Read the essay
Most people agree that the lack of exercise in teenagers' lives is a serious problem. But what are the causes of this problem and what can we do to address them? I strongly believe that today's teenagers spend too much time playing on electronic gadgets. They hardly ever do outdoor activities and this is why many of them do not get enough exercise. What is more, many teenagers are overweight and this makes them less willing to do exercise. In order to tackle this problem, a number of measures are necessary. In my view, it is unrealistic to limit the amount of time teenagers spend on gadgets. What I propose instead is that we make sure school canteens only serve healthy food. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that we give all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities. To conclude, lack of exercise can cause long-term health problems, so it is vital that we act now. It seems to me that the measures I propose will begin to remedy the situation.
- Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right
Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right
Bài kiểm tra tổng hợp
measure /ˈmeʒə(r)/ (n.) - important /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ (adj.) - remedy /ˈremədi/ (v.) - tackle /ˈtækl/ (v.) - address /əˈdres/ (v.) - solution /səˈluːʃn/ (n.) - propose /prəˈpəʊz/ (v.) - improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ (v.) - vital /ˈvaɪtl/ (adj.) - suggest /səˈdʒest/ (v.)
- Answer the question
3. Read the essay
What is the writer's opinion about the problem?
The writer's opinion is that the lack of exercise in teenagers' lives is a serious problem, caused by spending too much time on electronic gadgets and being overweight.
How many solutions does she propose?
The writer proposes two solutions: - Making sure school canteens only serve healthy food. - Giving all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities.
4. Read the Writing Strategy
4. Read the Writing Strategy
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Writing Strategy
1. Divide your essay into an introduction, main body and conclusion. 2. If the task has more than one element, deal with them in different paragraphs within the main body. 3. Use formal language. 4. Support opinions with evidence or examples.
- 1. Divide your essay into an introduction, main body and conclusion.
1. Divide your essay into an introduction, main body and conclusion.
Most people agree that the lack of exercise in teenagers' lives is a serious problem. But what are the causes of this problem and what can we do to address them? I strongly believe that today's teenagers spend too much time playing on electronic gadgets. They hardly ever do outdoor activities and this is why many of them do not get enough exercise. What is more, many teenagers are overweight and this makes them less willing to do exercise. In order to tackle this problem, a number of measures are necessary. In my view, it is unrealistic to limit the amount of time teenagers spend on gadgets. What I propose instead is that we make sure school canteens only serve healthy food. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that we give all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities. To conclude, lack of exercise can cause long-term health problems, so it is vital that we act now. It seems to me that the measures I propose will begin to remedy the situation.
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Introduction
Body paragraphs
Conclusion
- 2. If the task has more than one element, deal with them in different paragraphs within the main body
2. If the task has more than one element, deal with them in different paragraphs within the main body
Most people agree that the lack of exercise in teenagers' lives is a serious problem. But what are the causes of this problem and what can we do to address them? I strongly believe that today's teenagers spend too much time playing on electronic gadgets. They hardly ever do outdoor activities and this is why many of them do not get enough exercise. What is more, many teenagers are overweight and this makes them less willing to do exercise. In order to tackle this problem, a number of measures are necessary. In my view, it is unrealistic to limit the amount of time teenagers spend on gadgets. What I propose instead is that we make sure school canteens only serve healthy food. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that we give all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities. To conclude, lack of exercise can cause long-term health problems, so it is vital that we act now. It seems to me that the measures I propose will begin to remedy the situation.
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Opinion about the problem
Solutions
- 3. Use formal language
3. Use formal language
Most people agree that the lack of exercise in teenagers' lives is a serious problem. But what are the causes of this problem and what can we do to address them? I strongly believe that today's teenagers spend too much time playing on electronic gadgets. They hardly ever do outdoor activities and this is why many of them do not get enough exercise. What is more, many teenagers are overweight and this makes them less willing to do exercise. In order to tackle this problem, a number of measures are necessary. In my view, it is unrealistic to limit the amount of time teenagers spend on gadgets. What I propose instead is that we make sure school canteens only serve healthy food. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that we give all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities. To conclude, lack of exercise can cause long-term health problems, so it is vital that we act now. It seems to me that the measures I propose will begin to remedy the situation.
No contractions
No slangs
Containing long sentences (compound or complex sentences)
Uses sign-posting phrases
- 4. Support opinions with evidence or examples
4. Support opinions with evidence or examples
Most people agree that the lack of exercise in teenagers' lives is a serious problem. But what are the causes of this problem and what can we do to address them? I strongly believe that today's teenagers spend too much time playing on electronic gadgets. They hardly ever do outdoor activities and this is why many of them do not get enough exercise. What is more, many teenagers are overweight and this makes them less willing to do exercise. In order to tackle this problem, a number of measures are necessary. In my view, it is unrealistic to limit the amount of time teenagers spend on gadgets. What I propose instead is that we make sure school canteens only serve healthy food. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that we give all teenagers free membership of their local sports facilities. To conclude, lack of exercise can cause long-term health problems, so it is vital that we act now. It seems to me that the measures I propose will begin to remedy the situation.
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Evidence
Examples
5. KEY PHRASES Complete the useful phrases with the words below and find them in the text in exercise 3
5. KEY PHRASES Complete the useful phrases with the words below and find them in the text in exercise 3
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Bài tập kéo thả chữ
1. Introducing your opinions I (strongly) believe that In my (1) ||view|| / (2) ||opinion|| It (3) ||seems|| to me that As I (4) ||see||, 2. Introducing other people's opinions It is a (5) ||widely|| held view that It is often (6) ||said|| that It is a (7) common belief that
- Complete the useful phrases with the words below and find them in the text in exercise 3
5. KEY PHRASES Complete the useful phrases with the words below and find them in the text in exercise 3
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Bài tập kéo thả chữ
3. Making an additional point (8) ||What|| is more, Moreover, Furthermore, 4. Introducing proposals and solutions One (9) ||solution|| might be to What I (10) ||propose|| (instead) is that I (11) ||would|| strongly recommend that 5. Concluding To (12) ||sum|| up, In (13) ||conclusion||, To conclude,
6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task below and discuss questions 1-3. Write notes
6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task below and discuss questions 1-3. Write notes
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Some people believe that doing sport at school is a distraction from more important work. Write an essay in which you give your own opinion about this issue and propose ways for students to do more sport at school without causing problems for their studies.
1. Which sports do you do at school? How often? 2. Are there other subjects that are more important than sport? Which ones? Why? 3. How could more sport be added to the school timetable without affecting other subjects?
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6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task below and discuss questions 1-3. Write notes
A: Which sports do you do at school? How often? B: I play basketball at school, and I have practice twice a week after school. A: Are there other subjects that are more important than sport? Which ones? Why? B: Some people might say that subjects like math and science are more important than sports because they directly impact academic success, while sports are just a leisure activity. However, I believe that both academics and physical activity are important for overall health and success. A: How could more sport be added to the school timetable without affecting other subjects? B: One solution could be to offer sports clubs or teams during lunch breaks or after school hours, so students can participate without missing class time. Another option could be to incorporate physical activity into existing classes, such as doing quick stretches or exercises between lessons.
- Write notes
6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the task below and discuss questions 1-3. Write notes
- Topic: The benefits of sports in school and ways to incorporate it without affecting academics. - Opinion: Sports are important for overall health and success, and should not be seen as a distraction from academic work. - Proposed solutions: + Offer sports clubs or teams during lunch breaks or after school hours, so students can participate without missing class time. + Incorporate physical activity into existing classes, such as doing quick stretches or exercises between lessons. - Conclusion.
7. Using your notes from exercise 6, write a paragraph plan for your essay
7. Using your notes from exercise 6, write a paragraph plan for your essay
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Paragraph plan – Outline
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8. Write your essay (150-180 words). Follow your paragraph plan from exercise 7 and the advice in the Writing Strategy
8. Write your essay (150-180 words). Follow your paragraph plan from exercise 7 and the advice in the Writing Strategy
Some people believe doing sport at school is a distraction from more important work. But it depends much on how we do sport and what solutions we have. In my opinion, doing sports at school is not a distraction from more important work. Instead, physical activity can have a positive impact on students' academic performance and overall well-being. However, it is important to find a balance between sports and academic work to ensure that neither suffers. One way to integrate sports into school life without causing problems for studies is to schedule sports activities during breaks or before/after school hours. This could include sports clubs or teams, intramural sports, or even just encouraging students to take a walk during their lunch break. Schools could also offer physical education classes that focus on the benefits of exercise and how to make it a regular part of a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, research has shown that physical activity can help students concentrate better, reduce stress levels, and improve their mental health. Therefore, schools could also consider offering mindfulness or yoga classes, which incorporate both physical activity and mental relaxation techniques. In conclusion, I strongly believe that sports should be an integral part of school life. By finding ways to incorporate physical activity into students' schedules, we can promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle without sacrificing academic success.
CONSOLIDATION
Homework
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Homework
1. Learn all new vocabulary 2. Practice Writing 3. Prepare U3-I