Lessons 7–8 · 2 lessons · L. Jurayev, M. Abdullayeva, H. Tuhtarova, S. Khan, L. Tsoy, K. Inogamova, L. Matskevich, R. Ziryanova. Fly High English 9 (English, Grade 9), revised and expanded 2nd edition. “Yangiyo‘l Poligraf Servis”, Tashkent, 2014
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The future language
Textbook: p. 14
GoalPlanning and writing a “for and against” essay; choosing the right forms for facts, possibilities and predictions.
New words
essay · inshoevidence · dalil, isbotconclusion · xulosainternational language · xalqaro til
Explanation
Before you write an essay, make sure you understand the task. A “for and against” essay must give reasons on both sides. The plan is: 1) an opening sentence, 2) a first paragraph with one view and its evidence, 3) a second paragraph with the other view and its evidence, 4) a conclusion in which you weigh the evidence and give your own opinion. Plan your language in advance: the Present Simple for facts (English is used in many countries), may / might / could be for possibilities, will for predictions. When you finish, check that your ideas are logical, nothing is repeated and you have enough evidence. It also helps to let a friend read your work.
Worked examples
Opening: Many people ask whether one language will connect the whole world. Paragraph 1 (for): English is used in science, aviation and trade, so it may stay the main international language. Paragraph 2 (against): Other languages have huge numbers of speakers, so they might become more important. Conclusion: On balance, I think English will remain important, but learners will need other languages too.
Check list: Is every paragraph about one idea? Did I give evidence? Did I use may / might for possibilities and will for predictions? Did I repeat anything? Did a friend understand my essay?
Class activity
“Say your view”: two groups debate “English will be the world language” for three minutes; then everyone writes one piece of evidence.
Practice
1
Name the four parts of a “for and against” essay in order.
Opening sentence, paragraph for, paragraph against, conclusion.
2
Complete and name the tense: English (be) used in many countries.
is — Present Simple (a fact)
3
Which two modal verbs express possibility?
may, might (also could)
4
Why should the conclusion weigh the earlier evidence instead of adding new points?
The conclusion gives the reader the final answer; new points would make the essay messy.