Unit

2

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The generation
FAMILY LIFEgap

LESSON 6

WRITING

An opinion essay about limiting teenagers' screen time

LESSON 6

WARM-UP

WRITING
Board race

PRE-WRITING

Task 1. Complete the notes using the sentences (A–D) in
the box.
• Task 2. Read an opinion essay and match each
paragraph with the correct description.
• Task 3. Write an opinion essay stating the opposite
view.

WHILE-WRITING

POST-WRITING

CONSOLIDATION

Peer review

• Wrap-up
• Homework

Board race
• There are 4 teams;
• Find the words which are related to the topic The generation gap;
• Each word has a letter in the topic word.
+ If the word begins with a letter in the topic word, the team gets 1
point.
+ If the letter of the topic word appears in the middle position, the
team gets 2 points.
+ If the letter of the topic word is at the end of the word, the team
gets 3 points.

Board race
For example, if the topic word is ESSAY and with the words
found in the table below, a team gets 10 points in total.

 
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10 points

PRE-WRITING

1 Work in pairs. Complete the notes using the sentences (A–D) in the box.
A. The gap between teenagers and parents may become wider.
B. Too much screen time is bad for teenagers' health.
C. Too much screen time can damage eyesight, reduce sleep time, and cause weight gain.
D. Teenagers may think their parents are not fair to them.

Should parents strictly limit teenagers' screen time?
Should
Reason 1: Teenagers have little time left
for homework.
Examples/Facts/Explanations:
Teenagers spend too much time watching
online videos, checking social media, or playing
computer games.
Reason 2: (1) _________
B
C
Examples/Facts/Explanations: (2) _______

Shouldn't
Reason 1: Quality of screen time is more
important than quantity.
Examples/Facts/Explanations:
Teenagers can learn a lot of useful knowledge
and necessary skills through online
educational games and videos.
Reason 2: (3) _________
A
Examples/Facts/Explanations: (4) _________
D

PRE-WRITING
Useful expressions
To express opinion

To add ideas

 In my opinion, …
 Personally, I think/ I believe (that)
…
 I strongly believe that….
 It seems to me that…
 In my view, ...
 From my point of view, …

 What is more, …
 Moreover/ furthermore/ in addition
(to)
 Firstly, …
 First of all, …
 Secondly, ...
 Thirdly, …
 Lastly, …
 Finally, …

WHILE-WRITING

2

Read an opinion essay and match each paragraph with the
correct description.

A. Second reason for supporting this view with examples and facts
B. Conclusion summarising the writer's point of view
C. First reason for supporting this view with examples and facts
D. Introduction to the issue and the writer's point of view

WHILE-WRITING

2

Read an opinion essay and match each paragraph with the
correct description.

Should parents strictly limit teenagers' screen time?
D
1. ________
Many teenagers nowadays spend too much time on digital devices. I
firmly believe that parents should strictly limit their screen time for two reasons.
C
2. ________
First of all, teenagers who spend a lot of time on screens are less
likely to finish their homework. If parents limit their screen time, teenagers will
have more time not only for learning, but also for outdoor activities.
3. ________
In addition, too much screen time is bad for teenagers' health.
A
Looking at a computer or smartphone screen for a long time can damage their
eyesight and cause headaches. Too much screen time may also lead to sleep and
weight problems.
B
4. ________
In conclusion, I think that parents need to control the time their
teenage children spend on digital devices. This will ensure that their children have
time for homework and outdoor activities, and will protect children's health.

WHILE-WRITING

3 Write an opinion essay (120–150 words) stating the opposite view.
Suggested answer

Digital devices play an essential part of teenagers' lives nowadays. I strongly believe that
parents should not strictly limit their screen time for the following reasons.
First of all, I think that by limiting the use of technology, parents will also limit what teens
can benefit from it. In fact, teenagers can learn a lot of useful knowledge and necessary
skills through online educational games and videos.
In addition, when teenagers' screen time is strictly controlled by their parents, the gap
between parents and children may become wider. Teenagers may think that their parents
are very mean and not fair to them, and may refuse to talk to them.
In conclusion, I believe that it is not a good idea for parents to strictly limit their teenagers'
screen time. Teens can benefit from screen activities that encourage learning and parents
can develop a better relationship with their children if they don't control the time spent on
electronic devices.

POST-WRITING

4
Exchange your writing with your friend for peer review.
Writing rubric
Organization: …/10
Legibility: …/10
Ideas: …/10
Word choice: …/10
Grammar usage and mechanics: …/10
TOTAL: …/50

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have you learnt today?
• How to write an essay about limiting teenagers' screen time
• Apply structures to express opinions

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Prepare for Lesson 7 - Unit 2.

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