21.10_Speaking_Hot_Takes_45min

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SPEAKING · 45 MIN · GRADES 10-11
Hot Takes: Teen Life Debate
I can give my opinion, agree or disagree politely, and show both sides.

2.

AIMS
1 min
By the End of the Lesson
1
Match 8 useful phrases to their jobs (give an opinion, agree, disagree, show
both sides), with at least 6 of 8 correct, by minute 12.
2
React to 6 hot takes with a phrase from the lesson and a reason, using at
least 4 different phrases, by minute 22.
3
Debate a teen-life issue with a partner, using at least 3 phrases and giving 2
reasons in each role, by minute 37.

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STARTER
4 min
Hot or Not?
Which one do you agree with MOST? Tell your partner why.
A
Add picture (a
plate of plov)
B
Plov is the best food in the
world.
C
Add picture (snow
/ a beach)
Winter is better than
summer.
Add picture (a
football match)
Add picture (a
student on a
laptop)
Football is better than any
other sport.
D
Online lessons are better
than real school.
Useful language
I agree with ... because ...
I like ... because ...
I think ... is better than ... because ...

4.

OVERHEARD
3 min
Two Friends Argue About Gaming
Read the conversation with your partner. Then swap roles.
Aziza
The way I see it, gaming is a real sport. Players train for hours!
Bobur
I see it differently. Sport needs a strong body, not just fast fingers.
Aziza
It depends on the game. Some games need teamwork and quick thinking.
Bobur
On the one hand, that's true, but on the other hand, nobody gets fit on a sofa.
Aziza
I'm afraid I disagree. Football players use their brains too!
Bobur
In my view, football and gaming are both difficult.
Aziza
That's exactly what I think. I couldn't agree more!

5.

PHRASE DETECTIVE
4 min
What Is the Job of Each Phrase?
Look at the conversation. Put each phrase in the correct box. Tell your partner.
I see it differently.
The way I see it, ...
I couldn't agree more.
It depends on ...
I'm afraid I disagree.
That's exactly what I think.
In my view, ...
On the one hand, ... but on
the other hand, ...
Disagree politely
Show both sides
Give your opinion
Agree

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ANSWERS · PHRASE DETECTIVE
What Is the Job of Each Phrase?
Check your answers.
Give your opinion
Agree
Disagree politely
Show both sides
In my view, ...
I couldn't agree more.
I see it differently.
It depends on ...
The way I see it, ...
That's exactly what I
think.
I'm afraid I disagree.
On the one hand, ... but
on the other hand, ...

7.

REACT
5 min
Quick-Fire Hot Takes
Read the hot takes and discuss with your partner, do you agree or disagree? Say why.
1
Useful language
2
There should be no
homework at weekends.
3
School should start at 10
a.m.
4
Every teenager needs a
part-time job.
5
Social media makes
people lonely.
6
Everyone should learn to
cook at school.
Exams are the best way
to test students.
Opinion
In my view, ...
The way I see it, ...
Agree
I couldn't agree more.
That's exactly what I think.
Disagree
I see it differently.
I'm afraid I disagree.
Both sides: It depends on ...

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UPGRADE IT
5 min
Make the Answer Better
The reply is too short. Say a better reply with a phrase and a reason.
1
Homework is useless.
"Yes."
2
Teenagers need part-time
jobs.
"No."
3
Social media is dangerous.
"Maybe."
4
School uniform is a good idea.
"OK."

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ANSWERS · UPGRADE IT
Make the Answer Better
Compare with your replies.
1
Homework is useless.
"Yes."
I couldn't agree more. It takes too much time and we
learn very little.
2
Teenagers need part-time
jobs.
"No."
I'm afraid I disagree. Teenagers should focus on their
studies.
3
Social media is dangerous.
"Maybe."
It depends on how you use it. On the one hand, it
helps us talk, but on the other hand, it wastes time.
4
School uniform is a good idea.
"OK."
In my view, it is a good idea because everyone looks
equal.

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FREER PRACTICE
10 min
Hot Take Talk
Choose at least two hot takes each. Both say what you think and why. Ask each other questions.
1
Teenagers should choose their
own bedtime.
2
Every student should do
volunteer work.
3
Schools should have a club day
every month.
4
Sports lessons should be every
day.
5
Breakfast is the most important
meal.
6
Schools should have a no-phone
lunch break.
Ask each other ...
Say what you think
React to your partner
Why do you think so?
In my view, ...
The way I see it, ...
It depends on ...
On the one hand, ...
I couldn't agree more.
That's exactly what I
think.
I see it differently, but ...
How would it change teenagers' lives?
What would happen in our school?

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THE VERDICT
3 min
Agree With Your Partner
Work together. Be ready to tell the class.
1. What did you both agree with?
2. What did you disagree with?
Add picture (a courtroom or a school classroom)
Useful language
We both think that ...
We disagree about ..., but we agree that ...

12.

SPOT THE MISTAKE
Can You Fix These?
Each sentence has one mistake. Fix it with your partner.
1
It depend on the game.
2
I am not agree with you.
3
In my view I think it is fair.
4
Phones are more better than books.
3 min

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ANSWERS · SPOT THE MISTAKE
Can You Fix These?
Check your answers.
1
It depend on the game.
It depends on the game.
2
I am not agree with you.
I don't agree with you.
3
In my view I think it is fair.
In my view, it is fair.
4
Phones are more better than books.
Phones are better than books.

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PLENARY
Quick Check
Answer with your partner. Then check the aims.
1
Say two ways to disagree politely.
2
Give your opinion on homework. Use "In my view ...".
3
Which phrase will you use outside class? Why?
I can ...
• give my opinion and a reason
• agree or disagree politely
• show both sides with "It depends on ..."
5 min