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Opinion piece: is homework really worth it?

Reading · Opinion pieces · B2 · 40 min. A teacher argues that homework should be optional. Identify the writer's views, check details and write your own response.

About this worksheet

A teacher argues that homework should be optional. Identify the writer's views, check details and write your own response.

Level
B2
Category
Reading
Topic
Opinion pieces
Time
About 40 minutes
Exercises
Speaking / writing task, Reading text, True / False, Multiple choice, Key words
Answer key
Included
Access
Free

On the sheet

  • Speaking / writing task: Discuss these questions with a partner before you read.
  • Reading text: Read the opinion piece written by a secondary school teacher.
  • True / False: Are these statements true (T) or false (F) according to the writer?
  • Multiple choice: Choose the best answer according to the text.
  • Key words: Key vocabulary from the text. Find each word in the text and check its
  • Speaking / writing task: Write a reply to the teacher (160–200 words).

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