MS1 - U7 - Writing Task 2 Extra
MS1 - U7 - Writing Task 2 Extra
EACH OTHER
In 30sec – memorize as many word as you can then write on mini board.
Lucky wheel will choose a member from a team to describe the word.
2ND GRADE
EXTRA WRITING
WRITING TASK 2
UNIT 7 – FAME & THE MEDIA – AGREE VS
DISAGREE ESSAY
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than
for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task Task
Write Check
analysis plan
Topic : celebrities,
glamour and wealth, (1)Introduction
achievements, bad
example to young people
(2)Body 1
Question type : Agree or (3)Body 2
disagree => Opinion
How to answer? (4)Conclusion
- 100% agree
- 100 % disagree
- Partly agree
WRITING TASK 2 – 100% agree/disagree
• General statement: Paraphrase the question It is a fact that ….
INTRODUCTION • Thesis statement: Personally, I completely agree/ disagree with my opinion, I
am in agreement with this idea/ I am not in agreement with this idea.
• Restate opinion
CONCLUSION • In conclusion, … / Overall, … / All in all, …
• Ultimately, … / In the end, …
WRITING TASK 2 – Partly agree
• General statement: Paraphrase the question It is a fact that ….
INTRODUCTION • Thesis statement: Personally, I partly agree/ disagree with my opinion, I
am in agreement with this idea/ I am not in agreement with this idea.
• Restate opinion
CONCLUSION • In conclusion, … / Overall, … / All in all, …
• Ultimately, … / In the end, …
10 COLLOCATIONS – TOPIC: UNIT 7 – FAME & THE MEDIA
A has-been (n) a person who was famous, important, admired, or good người ta đã hết
/ˈhæz.biːn/ at something in the past, but is no longer any of these: thời
Ex: She’s a has-been TV star.
(A) claim to idio Someone's reason for being famous or well-known lý do ai hoặc cái gì
fame m Ex: This little town’s claim to fame is that a president trở nên nổi tiếng
/kleɪm//feɪm/ was born here hoặc được biết tới.
Stardom (n) the state of being famous as an actor, a singer, etc. cương vị là minh
/ˈstɑːr.dəm/ Ex: From childhood, Lalisa Manobal seemed destined tinh
for stardom
ostentatious (a) Showing your money, possessions, or power, in an phô trương
/ˌɑː.stənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ attempt to make other people notice and admire you
Ex: They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their
leaders.
Prestige (n) Respect and admiration given to someone/something, uy tín, uy thế
/pre'sti:ʒ/ usually because of a reputation for high quality,
success, or social influence
Ex: Many people are attracted by the prestige of
working for a top company.
10 COLLOCATIONS – TOPIC: UNIT 7 – FAME & THE MEDIA
New-found (n) Becoming very famous Một sự nổi tiếng gần
fame Ex: The recent film has brought the actress new- đây
found fame.
Household idio a person or thing that is well known by the public. một cái tên mà mọi
name m Ex: I’ve always wanted to become a successful actor, người đều biết
who is a household name in my country
Hit the (n) to appear in the news suddenly or receive a lot of Xuất hiện thường
headlines attention in news reports xuyên trên các
Ex: She hit the headlines after her scandal at the film phương tiện báo đài
studio.
Be in the public (a) to be famous and written about in newspapers and Xuất hiện trên các
eye magazines and seen on television bảng tin, phương tiện
Ex: The Beckham family is always in the public eye. truyền thông báo đài.
Make a name (n) to become famous or well-known as a result of doing a Trở nên nổi tiếng và
for yourself particular thing được mọi người tôn
Ex: Tran Thanh made a name for himself as a trọng
talented MC.
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
fame
Prestige Be in the public Stardom has-been ostentatious
/pre'sti:ʒ/ eye /ˈstɑːr.dəm/ /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˌɑː.stənˈteɪ.ʃəs/
Make a name for Hit the headlines claim to fame New-found fame Household name
yourself /kleɪm//feɪm/
fame
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than
for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
Task analysis
Task analysis
I strongly I tend to
agree disagree
I tend to I strongly
agree disagree
BRAINSTORMING QUESTIONS
Yet, why do celebrities and influencers make so much money and how do
they do it?
- the entertainment industry,
- social media platforms,
- and sponsors are very profitable. Sponsors, like companies and businesses, are
the main profit for celebrities and influencers (boost their brands)
BRAINSTORMING QUESTIONS
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than
for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
Agree :
Born in a wealthy family => be inherited money or get married to billionaires
=> bad habits (…..) + appear on media => affect mindset of young fans who are
not mature to decide what is right or wrong
BRAINSTORMING QUESTIONS
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their
achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
Disagree :
Work really hard, enhance their skills and abilities => show their motivation and
determination =>
Example : Singers from poor family with good personalities => attempt to become
famous artists => encourage / inspire young people to make effort to achieve their goals
BRAINSTORMING QUESTIONS
PRACTICE WRITING:
INTRODUCTION – WORK IN PAIRS
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Practice
1.Who is your favourite celebrity in your a. I think I e. I agree.
country?
disagree. f. I’m not
2. What types of people become famous in b. I’m not so convinced.
your country? sure. g. I think
c. Maybe you’re right.
3. Do you like any foreign celebrities? you’ve got a h. Yes,
point there. definitely.
4. How do celebrities influence their fans
in your country? d. Don’t get
me wrong, but
5. Would you like to be a famous person? I don’t think so.
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than
for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?