UNIT 4:

    " Giving opinions"


 

TASK 4

 

AIMS

  • Write an argumentative letter.
  • Send the message to the key pal and to the  teacher.

PROCEDURE

  • Send a letter to your key pal telling him/her your opinions about a topic. 
  • Send a letter to your teacher telling him/her about your progress.
 
  

Argumentative message.

Read the following topic and think about it: 

"Discos and pubs should not be opened after 2 a.m. on Saturdays" 

Write a letter to your key pal telling him/her what you think about this. Argue for and against. Use guide 4. 
 
         in my opinion... 

     
  • Instructions
    1. Copy and paste the complete guide 4 in your personal file. Save it as "letter 4"
    2. Read the introduction to the letter to know what you have to write about.
    3. Complete the letter. Write what you think about the suggested sentence.
    4. Add any personal information you like for your key pal. 
    5. Use the word processor facilities as with the previous letters to write this one: check spelling, find, replace, delete, and so on.
    6. Save changes in your personal file.  
    7. Open the mail program in your computer, click on new message and fill in the information required. You do not need to write the letter again. Just copy and paste it from your word processor. 

    8. The message is ready to be sent. 
       
It is time to reflect a bit on what your are doing and learning. Open your word processor again and write about the following.  
 
 
  • The aims of unit 4 and of each task. Read them  again and think if you have reached them.
  • Do you think the Internet is a good resource to discuss? 
  • Have you learnt how to express your opinions and feelings?
  • Did you like this part of the course?  Did you enjoy "chatting" on the net?
  • Write about something you feel like telling me. 
 

Save this document as "uni4tas4". Then, copy and paste it as a message and send it to me: