TECHNOLOGY Do you like robot dogs Robot birds

TECHNOLOGY Do you like robot dogs? Robot birds? What hi-tech things do you use at home?

What hi-tech things have been mentioned here? games Educational programs laptops palmtops robots E-books

Read these comments on the hardware & software visitors saw in last year’s exhibition convenient reliable costly troublesome good value

Can you think of any advantages & disadvantages of technology? • Click my ihouse and write down your comments on the discussion board.

Read this and click the online ex. to do the MC Questions

Can you list the advantages & disadvantages of using e-books? Advantages Disadvantages

Can you list the phrases the writer used to introduce his/her opinion? Advantages Disadvantages

Read pg. 47, find an argument, fact or example from the passage that can be used against the views here. Some students are not familiar with computers, and the teacher will have to spend time helping them in class. Scrolling up and down the pages of an e-book wastes a lot of time. ?

Read pg. 47, find an argument, fact or example from the passage that can be used against the views here. Students have to carry their laptops to and from school every day. ? If a student has all his textbooks stored on his laptop and if something goes wrong with the computer, he will not have any of the textbooks he needs. Electronic gadgets of any kind can break or go wrong. Sometimes people will want to print out all the pages to read, so using e-books will waste paper, not save it.

What do you think of using e-books? • Can e-books replace books? • Put yourselves in groups of 4 and start a discussion. You can talk about the advantages & disadvantages of using e-books in the school. Don’t forget to summarise your ideas at the end.

What do you think of using e-books? • Can e-books replace books? • Let’s hear what your classmates said. Shall we grade them according to their ideas/fluency in English/eye contact?

Now, write a letter to the editor… • of our school newspaper, expressing your ideas on using e-books in the school. • What type of letters to the editors is it? • Reply to a specific letter? A personal grievance or a response on a matter of general interest? • So how do we organise the letter?

Let’s listen to a panel discussion…(pg. 55)

Let’s listen to a panel discussion… To promote the use of technology in everyday life Laptops, palmtops, robots, the Internet, e-books, CD-ROMs At home, at school, in the office Hong Kong convention and Exhibition Centre Hotels in TST universities transport Size of venue cost Activites simple & quick to set up Exhibitions, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, competitions

Can you identify the names of activities? A seminar A demonstration A workshop A lucky draw A competition

Propositions of location(pg. 53) at the front of at the back of in the corner of on the other side of opposite beside/next to/near

Work in groups of 4 and

Now use the ideas in the discussion… • Write a letter of proposal to your Principal on your plans on the International Technology Week. • Before we write, let’s have a look at how to write a letter of proposal. (Writing focus Ch 10)

Now, do you know… • how to write the letter of proposal stated on your English speaking day sheet?

Read the following essay. Identify the main argument in each of the three body paragraphs. Summarise the arguments in the space provided Building the bridge would damage the environment. The number of unemployed people would increase. The bridge would spoil the natural beauty of the area.

Complete the following article using suitable words or phrase. (pg. 69)

Time to write again…

Complete this worksheet first Yes, ‘in five years’ time, we’ll all be using e-books in the classroom. ’ Yes, he does. He does not believe that traditional textbooks will be replaced by e-books in the near future. Four – the first sentence of paragraphs 2 -5 Primary supporting sentences – 2 ( 2 nd and 5 th sentence) Secondary supporting sentences – 3 rd, 4 th, 6 th sentence I think…I agree…I believe… I do not think…I disagree… first, …As a result, …another point is…I also believe…Finally, …therefore, …

Follow this structure of your argument • One advantage of e-books is that they are very convenient to carry around. Reason E-books can also be stored on the hard drive of a laptop computer Consequence This is a big advantage to students, especially the absent-minded ones. They don’t have to carry a bag full of books and worry about forgetting to pack one or two.

Find your ideas from… • The HW site • Write your essay. • Write a one-sided argumentative essay either for or against the use of e-books.

Read the following question and think about what makes a good volunteer. Then think about why Pat Chan deserves to be ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and make notes below.

Now plan your one-sided argumentative essay.

Don’t forget to do your checklist…

More to write • Some people believe that it is wrong to kill animals for their fur. What do you think about his view? • Unlicensed illegal hawkers can be found all over Hong Kong. The authorities are keen to put a stop to their activities, but many of the public are sympathetic towards them. What are your views on this topic?