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WRITING LESSON 4 – AGREE/ DISAGREE (subtypes) + Linearthinking I. SUBTYPES Subtype 1: A > B Đề 1: When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? >> agree/ disagree Topic: public parks + sports facilities > shopping centers ??? [Flow suy nghĩ] Agree => A > B Body 1: acknowledge the role of B Body 2: A is more important => ??? => [x] => Approach A = B → Disagree —> Khẳng định: Tôi phản đối vì A = B
SUBTYPE 1 : A > B – 2 APPROACHES Question: When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? FRAME SPECIFIC 1. Opinions differ on whether the authorities should place more emphasis on public parks and sports facilities than on shopping centers. 2. I wholeheartedly disagree since I am of the opinion that they are of equal importance. 3. Public parks and areas for sports can be advantageous. 3. Public parks and areas for sports can be advantageous in terms of residents' wellbeing. 8. Alongside this, constructing shopping malls is also beneficial. 8. Alongside this, constructing shopping malls is also beneficial as these facilities can entertain urban dwellers and generate revenues at the same time. 13. To summarize, while the development of public sports facilities and parks can bring health-related benefits, shopping centers are also essential. 13. To summarize, while the development of public sports facilities and parks can bring health-related benefits, shopping centers are also essential due to their entertainment and economic values. 14. Therefore, I think that both of them should be given an equal level of attention. Approach A > B 1- paraphrase đề 2 - disagree vì they are equally important 3 - acknowledge the role of A 8 - alongside this, B is equally important 13 - acknowledge the role of A 14 - alongside this, B is equally important
Đề 2: Spoken communication is always more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Step 1: Topic: Spoken communication > Written communication => Approach: Disagree vì I think that spoken = written Outline 12381314: 1 - paraphrase: One school of thought holds that ….. 2 - Disagree vì I think that spoken = written 3 - acknowledge the role of spoken language 8 - alongside this, acknowledge the role of written language 13+14: restate lại Step 2: Generate ideas => Process Spoken communication = presentation, daily conversation speakers => communicate => listeners => respond (+) non-verbal language (emotion, body language, attitude, tones of voice) => (+) clearly understand/ connection/ interaction/ avoid misleading information (+) constant feedback/ immediate response => (+) save time, responsive discussion Written communication (email) - formal situations Writers Think about the content Write down Proofread/ review/ double check attachment Send and wait for the response (+) well- selected (+) avoid mistakes (+) illustrate the information via various
language means such as videos, documents, graphs (+)transmit lengthy information (+)record evidence