Introduce Topic with Question: What is the best part of summer? In my opinion, the best part of summer is the weather. This is what I think. This is my opinion. What do you think is the best part of summer? What is your opinion? Instructions: Ask Ss to complete Q/A in partners (BOR) In your opinion, what is the best part of summer? In my pinion, the best part of summer is ______________________. Send Link to Q/A and Dependent Fragments to CHAT OCFB: T. asks 2-3 Ss to share their responses (from partner discussions).

T. Introduces the lesson: "Clarifying the Use of Functions: to Express Opinions and Provide Examples" -Explain, functional language is used to set up your language and conversations. For instance, today's functions will inform your listener that you will tell them your opinion, your ideas, what you think. T. informs Ss they will have a Reading activity that uses these functions. Send Link to CHAT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BCaQz7RqV7gZDO3kMP3Diql6t-B3inrj6RquNGlAQsU/edit Instructions: 1. Read text 2. Compete Handout 3. Select the correct functional expression Peer Feedback: Discuss answers with partners OCFB: T. asks 2-3 Ss to share their responses (from partner discussions).

MFPA Meaning believe belief experience opinion perspective think view (+ "example" lexis: example, instance, reason) Form What type of word is this? What type of expression is this? 1. Function: to express opinions 2. Function: to illustrate examples Review: "opinion" lexis/expressions + "example" lexis Pronunciation 1. How many syllables? 2. Where is the stress? 3. Are there any linking sounds in this word? T. informs Ss they will complete a handout in partners: "Vocabulary Comprehension: What Do You Think?" (BOR) - Send Link to CHAT https://docs.google.com/document/d/18OO6yEt-KGgcW1p-mif-kCqPj8nHJ6aXfZKjIUVHQSY/edit Instructions: 1. Read sentences, and consider various answers (List of functional expressions in box). 2. Select the most appropriate functional expression. 3. Discuss with partners OCFB: T. asks 2-3 Ss to share their responses (from partner discussions).

Handout/Activity (Mix and Match): (BOR) - Send Link to CHAT T. Introduces Mix & Match Activity: My Favourite Summer Holidays https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DNN1gtoB3oK7eudoo8C8KOTpnEiWUhxlT9Z-rc81exs/edit Instructions: 1. Complete the narrative text below with the appropriate function (opinion and examples). 2. Complete the gap fills with appropriate examples 3. Record answers by matching letters (a-h) with the appropriate number (1-8). Peer Feedback: (BOR) Ss meet with partners to discuss their responses to the handout. OCFB: T. asks 2-3 Ss to share their responses (from partner discussions).

Writing Activity Handout: “Expressing Your Opinions Through Writing” Send link to CHAT https://docs.google.com/document/d/1USBh7AOaiWQ-6F0ky-Ewc4IzMSZgkN4B_UXNdmH4QS4/edit Instructions: 1. In your notebooks, write two opinion sentence groupings. For each, a. write one (or two) function/s to express your “opinion” followed by your opinion. b. provide one “example” function followed by two examples. Example 1: Use one “opinion” function From my perspective, music is good for people’s mental health. The reason I say this is because music helps me to be less stressful and it helps me to express myself . Example 2: Use two “opinion” functions From my perspective, I believe music is good for people’s mental health. The reason I say this is because music helps me to be less stressful and it helps me to express myself . Peer Feedback: Discuss with partners (BOR) OCFB: T. asks 2-3 Ss to share their responses (from partner discussions)

Feedback on Lexis: T. documents and reviews difficult language throughout the lesson and reviews in DEC.