Report - Lockdown - Tim's Free English Lesson Plans

 Report - LockdownAn international research group is carrying out an investigation into the way in which the coronavirus lockdown has affected the lives of young people. You have been asked to write a report about the experiences of young people in your area, including the following points:Effects on your educationEffects on your physical or mental healthRecommendations for the future if a similar situation occursWrite your report in a formal style in 220-260 words (Advanced) 280-320 words (Proficiency).Introduction:The purpose/aim of this report is to….This report sets out to…The report will comment on…Below is an explanation of…The focus of this report is…This report will offer an in depth evaluation of...Expressing general opinions/info:….is considered/thought/said to be……is highly regarded in (place)…(good reputation)There is widespread agreement that…Opinions are divided regarding…It is common knowledge that…Recent research indicates that…Recommendations:I highly recommend ...ingIt would be advisable to…Were we to...., + would/wouldn’tIn the initial lockdown it would have been good to...Concluding:Taking all this into account,...I hope that the plan outlined/presented in this report meets with your approval…I hope that the recommendations outlined/presented in this report will receive your serious consideration.Grammar check listHave you included?An inversion (not only/no sooner/seldom)An inverted conditional (Were we to…)A participle clause (Being…/Having gone…)A double comparative (The more we… the more)A cleft sentence (What is most crucial is…) Linkers (Nevertheless/despite/due to/consequently)Impressive verbs (bring about change/undergo development)Formal Advanced LanguageYoung people have reported feeling a deep sense of _______________. LONELYA lack of physical contact has given rise to feelings of _______________. ISOLATEThere have been widespread reports of a rise in _____________ attacks brought on by the pandemic. ANXIOUSThe quality of online education on offer left a lot to be _____________. DESIRABLEA common _________ from university students was that there was a lack of support from university administrators. COMPLAINA small _________ (MINOR) of students expressed deep __________ (SATISFY) with the admittedly poor quality of the teaching materials during the first few weeks.I would _________ recommend the implementation of a helpdesk or hotline to offer more support to students. STRENGTHA large number of students admitted struggling to maintain their levels of ___________ (MOTIVATE) and avoid ____________. (PROCRASTINATE) However, most students were more forgiving and could appreciate that the circumstances were _____________. (PRECEDENT)After some initial ___________ (TOOTH) problems, most found online learning an ____________ (ADEQUACY) substitute for face-to-face classes.Giving Formal RecommendationsInitial IdeaWe should buy new chairs so that students are more comfortable.Use a different verbWe ought to buy new chairs so that students are more comfortable.We had better buy new chairs so that students are more comfortable. (Less formal, implies something bad will happen if we don’t)Recommend/suggest + …ing/that we (buy)I recommend/suggest buying new chairs so that students are more comfortable.I recommend/suggest that we buy new chairs so that students are more comfortable.Use a gerundBuying new chairs would be a great way to increase students’ comfort.Investing in new chairs would lead to an increase in student comfort.Use a nounReplacement chairs would undoubtedly lead to greater student comfort.Use a passiveNew chairs should be bought so that students are more comfortable.Use a conditionalLevel 1: If we invested in new chairs, students would be more comfortable.Level 2: If we were to invest in new chairs, students would be more comfortable.Level 3: Were we to invest in new chairs, students would be more comfortable.If …. is to….,If student comfort is to be improved, it is vital that new chairs are bought.It would be + adjectiveIt would be advisable/practical to invest in new chairs in order to increase student comfort.It is…It is believed/obvious that investing in new chairs would lead to an increase in student comfort. ................
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