Natural Disasters
No rain for a long time.
A drought
She had ______ big breakfast this morning.
She had a big breakfast this morning.
What is the topic of this essay based on the introduction paragraph below?
"It is now easier than ever to access the internet, whether you are using a computer, phone or tablet. There is no doubt that many young people are spending more and more time online, with both positive and negative consequences."
The topic is the internet.
(The controlling idea is whether the internet is good or bad for young people.)
A natural event that causes great damage or loss of life.
A natural disaster
Do you see ______ man over there with the funny hat?
Do you see the man over there with the funny hat?
Which quote below is for the internet being good for young people?
"... young people can do research for their schoolwork and homework. This often helps teenagers to widen their knowledge and improve their grades."
"... young people become addicted to online gaming and this can mean that they waste too much time playing these games. This can have a negative effect on their schoolwork."
"... young people can do research for their schoolwork and homework. This often helps teenagers to widen their knowledge and improve their grades."
A mountain that can explode and send out hot rocks.
A volcano
I hate to watch ______ horror movies.
I hate to watch Ø horror movies.
What is a linker word? Give 2 examples.
Firstly, secondly, finally
For example, for instance
However, on the other hand
In my opinion, to sum up
An extremely strong wind.
A hurricane
What is a definite article?
The
Is the author for or against young people using the internet?
"To sum up, spending time on the internet can have a negative impact on young people, but it also has many advantages. Personally, I think the internet is an incredible tool and the benefits of internet access outweigh the dangers. However, we should be careful not to use the internet excessively."
The author is for young people using the internet.
A huge wave.
A tsunami
Singapore is ________ country which is famous for ______ innovation.
Singapore is a country which is famous for Ø innovation.
Read the essay below and find:
- The topic, one argument for the topic, one argument against the topic, 2 linker words, and the author's person opinion (are they for or against the topic?)
"Nowadays, studying abroad has become extremely popular among young people. Some students consider the study abroad experience to be beneficial to a student's growth and education, other students do not agree and believe that it could be a waste of time and money.
There are a number of benefits to studying abroad. First of all, it is a great opportunity to become more independent. This is because a young person is forced to solve problems all by himself or herself which teaches responsibility and develops self-confidence. Secondly, studying abroad is not only a great chance to practice a foreign language, but also to get to know a new culture and meet a lot of friends. This is because you will talk a lot with teachers, other students and ordinary people while staying in a foreign country.
On the other hand, a lot of students may find it hard to adjust to the new places. As a result, they might feel homesick and miss their family and close friends. This may make them want to quit school and go home. Also, going to a school in another country will cost a lot of money. For example, you would have to pay for plane tickets, suitcases, and the cost of the school's tuition.
There are both pros and cons to studying abroad. Personally, I think that studying abroad is an amazing experience as it provides great opportunities for building a career and promotes a higher standard of life."
The topic: Studying abroad (the controlling idea is whether studying abroad is good or not)
For: - Students become more independent- Learn a foreign language and meet new people
Against: - Student get homesick and quit school - It costs a lot of money to go to school in another country
2 Linker Words: First of all, secondly, on the other hand, for example, personally I think
Author's Personal Opinion: For students studying in new countries