1) STRUCTURE EXTENSION

A T-chart is a graphic organizer in which you list and examine two facets of a topic like problems and solutions, advantages and disadvantages, facts and opinions.

You can use a T-chart to graphically:

• compare advantages and disadvantages like getting a pet or taking a                new job

• list the problems and solutions associated with an action, for example                analyzing the plot of a book or a topic like malnutrition

• list facts and opinions of a theme, which is great to be used after                       reading the selection of a text or a news article

• explain the strengths and weaknesses of apiece of writing, which is                   useful after reading a piece of persuasive or expository writing

2)  SKILLS EXTENSION 

Knowing how to express likes and dislikes is of great importance when you need to make a T-chart to reflect the audience’s feedback.

Besides some common expressions listed in the Students’ Book, it is also advisable to pay attention to some feature descriptions and the use of subjunctive mood. The following are some examples from “Viewing” and “Reading”.

Expressing likes

• It explores stories, people and landscapes, and it’s very attractive                    fortourists.

• My brother likes traveling around. He has always said that the                           advertisementsin the program gave him a lot of useful advice.

• He dedicates himself to the program, which definitely leaves a mark on           all ofus.

Expressing dislikes

• I mean, not just a quick look at everything, but something deeper like               the cultural features.

• I think this program should look at (the) distinctive features of                            different countries.

• The performance seems too good to be true.

• If it were not buried in the dead of night, it would attract more fans.

3) STRATEGIES

A T-chart can be used to ensure that both the positive and negative           factors linked with one subject are in the form of a list, when you weigh opposite opinions.

The content of a T-chart should be listed by categories based on various needs. Generally, the categories are those which can be divided into two opposite aspects like features, colors and opinions.