Brainstorming What can we do on the Internet

Brainstorming: What can we do on the Internet?

the Effects of the Internet on Our Lives Module 7 Unit 3 Reading

Learning goals: At the end of the period, we will be able to Øgain some information about the effects of the Internet on our lives. Øgrasp the reading strategy by participating in various activities. Ø make an argument on whether the students can use mobile phones at school.

Skimming title Sub-titles What style is this passage? Ø A novel Ø An essay Ø A narration Ø An argument 1 st paragraph

Reading strategy: reading an argument 1. When you read an argument, you must remember a specific view is being given that _____________. 2. How does an argument develop? —The first thing : _____________ a statement of what the argument is about _________ a list of points —After that: __________ facts —In the rest of the argument: supporting ________ a statement about what the other __Another thing: _____________ side believes ___________ the conclusion —At the end of the argument: _______

Task Application of reading strategy -- Analyze the structure of two speeches ★

1 st speech Choose the diagram of the structure ①② ③ ① ④ ②③ ① ④② ③④ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ A B C

(2 nd speech) Draw the diagram of the structure by yourself ① ② ③ ④ ⑤

Task Group-work --- Get each debater’s ① statement ② points ③ supporting facts ④ conclusion Attention: write down the key words or phrases on the handouts

The 1 st speech Statement: . . positive effects … Point 1: its value for people who. . Supporting facts: Ø the first source of information Øan easy access to abundant information Øcommunication with experts Øtwo most common uses

Point 2: social bonds building Supporting facts: Ø friendships based on common interests regardless of backgrounds and countries Øeasy communication for the disabled Conclusion Øa positive tool to better our lives

The 2 nd speech Statement: . . negative effects … Point 1: Too much false information Supporting facts: Øtrue and accurate information ? Ø shopping problems on e. Bay Øfalse information in papers

Point 2: negative effects on people’s private lives Supporting facts: Øfamilies members spending time apart Øyoung people’s addiction to games Ø heavy Internet users among dropouts Conclusion: limitation on the Internet use to handle problems

For or Against the statements Against 1. People can write anything they want, and we cannot always tell if the information is true or false. 2. Of regular Internet users, 80 per cent mainly For use it to search for answers to questions. 3. Some experts say that spending too much time building Internet relationships can damage people’s abilities to live normal lives. Against 4. With the Internet, people who are disabled and must stay in their homes can communicate with the outside world and meet others with similar interests. For 5. One of the benefits of Internet friendships is that they are based on common interests, rather than appearance, age or popularity. For 6. As the Internet has gained popularity, there has been an interesting change in the way people, particularly Against families, spend their time.

Task: Make an argument Are you for or against the use of mobile phones at school? Why? For _________________ Against _________________ Group work: List as many points as you can to support your opinion.

Task: Make an argument Our group holds the opinion that …. . There are … main points in our speech. (statement)______________ (points) … (supporting fact for point 1) … ( supporting facts for point 2) For these reasons, … (conclusion) Group work: Write an argument according to the points you have listed!

Reference n n Nowadays, there is a widespread concern over (the issue that)_______. In fact, there are both advantages and disadvantages in it. Generally speaking, it is widely believed there are several positive aspects as follows. Firstly, ____. Secondly ____. Thirdly _______. Just As a popular saying goes, “Every coin has two sides", _______ is no exception, and in another word, it still has negative aspects. To begin with, _____. In addition, _____. What’s worse____. To sum up, we should try to bring the advantages of ______ into full play, and reduce the disadvantages to the minimum at the same time. Only in this way will we definitely make a better use of the _______.

Homework n n Underline the important phrases in the article Enjoy the movie the social network if possible

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