### Class Summary Report
#### Title: Exploring Opinions on Technology: From TV’s Impact to the Significance of Space Exploration
In this session, students engaged in critical discussions about various opinions related to technology and its impacts, both positive and negative. The main objective was to prepare for writing comprehensive opinion essays, by exploring and debating different viewpoints to deepen their understanding.
#### Attendance
– One student, Jubek, was mentioned as possibly absent.
#### Topics Covered
1. **Introduction to Opinions and Essay Writing**
– Recap of prior session where students identified impactful technologies.
– Discussion on the nature of opinions and their relevance to essay writing.
2. **Group Activity: TV’s Impact on Children**
– Students explored reasons why some people believe TV is detrimental to children’s development, such as addiction and exposure to inappropriate content.
– Conversely, benefits of TV like educational content and exposure to different cultures were also discussed.
3. **Complex Opinions: Space Exploration**
– Introduction to the opinion that “space exploration is important and should be government-funded.”
– Detailed exploration of space exploration benefits, including technological advancements and societal benefits.
– Discussion on why some people oppose government funding for space exploration, like budgetary concerns and prioritizing other needs.
4. **Individual Opinion Reflection**
– Students formulated personal opinions on technologies that have changed the world, followed by a brainstorming session on supporting and opposing viewpoints.
– Examples included opinions on robotics, social media, online education, and AI technology.
5. **Vocabulary Building**
– Focused on words expressing changes and relationships, pivotal for crafting well-rounded essays.
– Activities included identifying synonyms for given words and practice through sentence construction.
#### Actionable Items
– **Attendance Follow-Up**: Confirm whether Jubek’s absence is temporary or requires further attention.
– **Enhance Debate Structure**: Consider more structured debate formats to ensure balanced arguments and participation.
#### Homework
– **Reading and Comprehension Task**: Students are to read a student essay on page 92 of the provided textbook and answer four questions related to it on page 93.
– **Vocabulary Practice**: Students to practice with the new vocabulary by creating sentences, ensuring application in future essays.
These activities and discussions are designed to not only enhance students’ understanding of different viewpoints but also to equip them with necessary writing skills for their upcoming essays.