Writing skill: Writing a response
Writing task: Write an opinion essay about computers.
EXERCISE 1
Use o plano abaixo para completar a resposta à pergunta: Are online games a good thing or a bad thing?
PLAN
Title: Online games are a good thing
Body paragraph 1: Relax
Topic sentence: First of all, I think online games are great for relaxing.
Details: exciting and interesting, forget stress, can play in good or bad weather.
Body paragraph 2: Learn
Topic sentence: Second, in my opinion online games are great for learning.
Details: figure out puzzles, learn about science and technology, teamwork with other players
Online games are a good thing
Some people think online games are a bad thing. However, I think they are a good thing.
First of all, I think _________________________________________________________. They can be ________________________________________.
In addition, online games can help children to ________________________. You can also play them in _________________________________________.
Second, in my opinion ____________________________________. When you play you can ______________________________. Added to that, you can ___________________________. Learning also happens through ___________________________________________________.
For these reasons, I think online games are __________________________.
EXERCISE 2
Write a response using the plan.
These days many children have their own computer in their bedroom. Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea?
PLAN
Title: Computers in the bedroom is a bad idea
Body paragraph 1: Use it just for games
Topic sentence: First of all, I think children will use a computer just for games.
Details: no studying/learning, just games, parents cannot see
Body paragraph 2: will not read books
Topic sentence: Second, in my opinion children will not read books.
Details: computer faster/easier, less space than books
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Online games are a good thing
Some people think online games are a bad thing. However, I think they are a good thing.
First of all, I think are great for relaxing. They can be exciting and interesting.
In addition, online games can help children to forget stress. You can also play them in good or bad weather.
Second, in my opinion online games are great for learning. When you play you can figure out puzzles. Added to that, you can learn about science and technology. Learning also happens through teamwork with other players.
For these reasons, I think online games are a good thing.
Computers in the bedroom is a bad idea
Some people think having computers in the bedroom is a good idea. However, I think it is a bad idea.
First of all, I think children will use a computer just for games. There is no studying or learning, just games. In addition, parents cannot see what they are doing.
Second, in my opinion children will not read books. They will prefer a computer because it is faster and easier to use. In addition, it needs less space than books.
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