Retno :
Well, there are lots of things that we can do. We should start saving electricity, start recycling things, start using public
transport means, buying and consuming as much as we need only, etc. Basically, just save anything that we can.
Helmi :
Wow You know a lot of things about reducing global warming. Where did you learn all of that from?
Retno :
Well, I read newspapers, magazines, and also search for information in the internet. Actually, I want to inform what I’ve
learned to everyone so that everybody can start helping to save our mother nature
Helmi :
You’re so awesome. How about if you write it in our school magazine next month?
Retno :
That’s a great idea. I’ll do that.
Helmi :
OK, I’ve got to go now.
Retno :
Bye. In the dialogue you listen to, you find the following expressions.
-Asking for opinion-
Hey Retno what do you think is the best action to reduce global warming?
How about if you write it in school magazine next month? -Giving opinion-
Well I think everyone should start changing their way of life.
2. Language Function
Asking and Giving Opinion Expressions
Asking for opinion Giving opinion
What is your opinion? What do you think of...?
How do you feel about…? How do you see …?
I think … I believe …
I feel … It seems to me …
3. Grammatical Feature
Present Tense
We use the present simple to talk about things in general. We are not thinking only about now. We use it to say that something happens all the
time or repeatedly, or that something is true in general. It is not important whether the action is happening at the same time of speaking look at the
example
- Nurses look after patients in hospitals.
- I usually go away at weekends.
- The earth goes round the sun
Remember that we say: hesheit-s. Don’t forget the s- I work…but He works…
So the formula is: Subject+ Verb 1ses + ….
4. Procedure of the comments game
Step1 : The teacher divides the class into several groups. All the
students sit together within the group. The teacher then gives the topic that will be discussed The teacher divides
the class into several group. All the students sit together within the group. The teacher then gives the topic that will
be discussed
Step2 : The students will have a discussion with their group
related to the topic by stating their opinion. Now, every students state their opinion about the topic. Then, each
group summarizes the discussion.
Step3 : Every group performs their discussion result in front of
the class. The other group will give the comments about the performance. The performing group has to give their
feedback about the comments. A short conversation can follow each comment.
