Activity 1- I’m Writing Just For You

A. Read the sentences from the text “How Odin Lost His Eye” and take note of the underlined words.

1. “Odin, the King of the Gods need to have more wisdom.”

2. “He ought to know more about his enemies.”
3. “The price of the drink must be a great sacrifice.”
4. “You should think again before you ask your drink.”
QUESTIONS:
a. What do the underlined words have in common?
b. How are they positioned in the sentences?
c. Which of this show necessity? obligation? prohibition? to do or become something?

TASK 1. Write your own sentences/ opinions/assertions about winning challenges using the modals:
TAKE NOTE: Use of modals
1. Must a. must- express obligation
b. need to-indicates necessity
2. Need to
c. should and ought to- express sense of obligation to
3. Ought to/Should do or become something
d. shouldn’t or ought not to- indicate prohibition or
4. Ought not/ Should not- disapproval of something that was done in the past

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In our everyday conversation with friends, classmates and family, we tend to influence them or let them
understand our point. What skill would you develop to persuade them?

Task 2. Write three-paragraph essay persuading others on the importance of developing a positive
attitude and weeding out undesirable traits to win over your personal challenges.

Clarify your stand and use words that appeal to reason or emotion. Remember to use the appropriate
modals.

Title: “Habits and Traits to Develop or to Weed Out in Order to Win over Challenges”

a. paragraph 1 (Introduction)
b. paragraph 2 (Body)
c. paragraph 3 (Conclusion) Use the Rubric for persuasive essay as guide

criteria 5 4 3 2 1 total

Focus (concentrates on a specific topic that is clear, significant,

and supportable)
Persuasive Techniques (uses logical and emotional appeals;
avoids fallacies)

Clarity of ideas (clearly presents reasons, facts, and opinion as

supports)

Language Convention (uses simple, direct, concise, and clear

expressions free from errors; articulate responses clearly)