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Speak Up!

Adults like to say that the opinions of kids and teenagers don't matter that much. Well, they're wrong! Your opinion is very important and you have the right to say it.

important to respect the ideas of others.

It is crucial to say what you think and what you feel,because it will make you a unique person, with your own opinions about things Don't let anybody make you think that your voice can't be heard or listened to.

Take the time to listen to your friends too. The best way of learning about somebody is to listen to what they have to say.

Remember: Your best weapon is your voice. Use it!

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1. In pairs, look at the picture and read the text. Answer the following questions in your notebooks.

a.What does she have in her hand? What is it for?

b. What does"your best weapon is your voice"mean?

c. Why is it important for you to give your opinion?

2. Say if these sentences areT(true ) or F (false).

a. Adults don't respect the opinion of kids, but respect the opinion of teenagers.

b. Giving your opinion is important, but you also have to respect different opinions.

C. Listening to what other people have to say is important. It will help you to know that person better.

d. It is betterif you give your opinion only when you are happy.

e. You have a right to give your opinion.

3. In pairs, answer the following questions.

a. Do you usually give your opinion?

b. Do you listen to other people's opinion?

c. What opinions do teenagers have which are usually ignored by adults?

Write in your notebook sentences that contain your opinion about important things. Compare them with your partner.

Writing Tip

Verbs of opinion You can use many verbs to express your opinion,such as think, feel and believe.

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Propósito y recomendaciones

El propósito de las actividades de esta página es leer y comprender un texto, de manera que los estudiantes puedan inferir información (actividad I) implícita y extraer información explícita a la vez (actividad 2).

La actividad 3 tiene como propósito que, a partir del texto, los estudiantes puedan desarrollar pensamiento crítico, a través del cuestionamiento de lo que está establecido y cómo esto les afecta. Para continuar con la discusión de esta actividad, puede preguntarles lo siguiente: What would your advice be for teenagers who don't feel heard or considered by their families or society in general?

Preguntas de profundización

Para que los estudiantes puedan reflexionar sobre el proceso de lectura y comprendan mejor las ideas que se presentan en el texto, puede hacerles las siguientes preguntas:

• What is the main idea in the text?

Do you agree with this idea? Why/Why not?

Have you ever felt unheard or misunderstood by an adult? When and Why?

Solucionario

Reading Task:

1. a. She has a megaphone. It's used to make your voice louder.

b. Respuesta variable.

c. Respuesta variable.

2.a.F

b.T

c.T

d.F

e.T

3. a. Respuesta variable.b. Respuesta variable.c. Respuesta variable.4. Respuesta variable.

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