Unit 08. New Ways to Learn. Lesson 6. Writing

Unit 8: New ways to learn
Lesson 7: Writing
Using electronic devices in learning
Look at some pictures on the screen in 10s.
Take note quickly anything you see in the pictures.
And then four members of each group rewrite your answers on the board. One person- one answer.
Team winner has most correct answers.
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Vocabulary
Distract sb from st / doing st (n)
/dɪˈstrækt/  
Eg: Smartphone distracts students from their studies.
Làm cho ai xao lãng khỏi việc gì
suitable
Appropriate (adj) ~ /əˈproʊ.pri.ət/
Thích hợp, thích đáng
Support: (v)
 /səˈpɔːrt/
Eg: My family has always supported me in whatever I`ve wanted to do.
Ủng hộ
Distract sb from st / doing st (v): làm cho ai xao lãng khỏi việc gì

Appropriate (adj): thích hợp, thích đáng

Support (v): ủng hộ
Vocabulary
Task 1: Look at the pictures of people using electronic devices and answer the questions.
Who are these people in the pictures?
What are they doing?
What devices are they using?
What are they using them for?
UNIT 8- PART 6: WRITING
1. ....Electronic devices distract students from their studies: students may play games, text, chat and cheat (type the questions and search for the anwers on the internet.
2. ...They help students communicate with each other or relax by listening to music and playing games when they are bored and tired of studying.
3. ......Students have assess to inappropriate information, videos and pictures, spend many hours reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.
4. ......Students study better by using helpful learning apps on smartphones, laptops,,tablets and other media players ( dictionary, spelling, translation, pronunciation and other apps).
5. ......Students might take embarrassing picture of others, share them on the internet or use them to demand momey or force people to do things for them.
6. .....Electronic devices can be used for research and study, and for storing information and textbooks. This can save time and make students’ backpacks lighter
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Task 3. Read the following text about the disadvantages of using electronic devices in class. Underline the words/ phrases the writer uses to link the ideas in 2 together.

I do not support the use of personal electronic devices in learning because I see a lot of their disadvantages.
First of all, electronic devices distract students from their studies. Many students may play games, text, chat and cheat on their smartphones or tablets. They can go on the Internet, type questions and search for answers.
Second, when students use the Internet, they have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures. They may spend many hours reading and watching, forgetting about their projects or assignments.
Last but not least, students might take embarrassing pictures of others, share them on the web or use them to demand money or force people to do things for them.
In conclusion, personal electronic devices may bring more harm than good to students, suggest that teachers ban or limit their use in the classroom.
UNIT 8- PART 6: WRITING
First of all,
Firstly,/ First and foremost,…
Second,
Secondly,/ Besides,…
Last but not least ,
Finally,/ Lastly,…
In conclusion,
In short,/ In summary,…
SOME LINKING WORDS:

Task 3. Read the following text about the disadvantages of using electronic devices in class. Underline the words/ phrases the writer uses to link the ideas in 2 together.

I do not support the use of personal electronic devices in learning because I see a lot of their disadvantages.
First of all, electronic devices distract students from their studies. Many students may play games, text, chat and cheat on their smartphones or tablets. They can go on the Internet, type questions and search for answers.
Second, when students use the Internet, they have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures. They may spend many hours reading and watching, forgetting about their projects or assignments.
Last but not least, students might take embarrassing pictures of others, share them on the web or use them to demand money or force people to do things for them.
In conclusion, personal electronic devices may bring more harm than good to students, suggest that teachers ban or limit their use in the classroom.
Introduction
I strongly/do not support ...
Body
First of all,....
Second,...
Finally,...
Conclusion
In conclusion,...
Advantage / Disadvantage
OUTLINE
Task 4. Read the sentences in 2 again. Use them to write a short text about the advantages of using electronic devices in learning
Introduction
I strongly/do not support ...
Body
First of all,....
Second,...
Finally,...
Conclusion
In conclusion,...
Advantage / Disadvantage
OUTLINE

Task 4. Read the sentences in 2 again. Use them to write a short text about the advantages of using electronic devices in learning
I strongly support the use of personal electronic devices in learning because I see a lot advantages.
First of all, they can be used for both research and study. Students can use them to download and store information and textbooks. This can help them save learning time and make their backpacks lighter.
Second, students can study better with modern technology because there are many useful learning applications on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other media players such as dictionary, spelling, translation, pronunciation and other apps.
Last but not least, mobile devices can help students communicate with each other or relax by listening to music and playing games when they are bored or tired of studying.
In conclusion, personal electronic devices bring more good than harm to students. I suggest that teachers allow and encourage the use of these devices in learning both inside and outside of class.
HOMEWORK
Prepare lesson 7- Communication And Cultrure at home