Learning Objectives:
***READING***
By the end of this class I can:
identify evidence from multiple texts that compare and contrast points of view on a familiar topic.
identify the writer’s attitude and opinions in extended texts presenting thoughts, feelings and ideas.
***SPEAKING***
By the end of this class I can:
describe differences between customs in two cultures in some detail.
compare the advantages and disadvantages of different options using a range of complex linking words/phrases.
***WRITING***
By the end of this class I can:
write short, simple structured opinion essays on familiar topics, supporting their opinions with reasons.
introduce contrasting ideas in a short, simple structured argument essay, using a range of common linking words/phrases.
signal time sequence in a longer narrative text about a real or imagined event, using a range of language.
list reasons for or against a point of view in a short, simple structured argument essay, using a range of common linking words/phrases.
write a straightforward structured email/letter of advice about typical problems, providing reasons for their suggestions.
