Anglia Les 1 16-2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Formulating Opinions

Today, we will look at a number of statements and you will have to be either for or against.

Practise

Think about the statement on the next page. Then submit 2 arguments for or against this statement.

Homework is good for students.

Making an argument

Look at the following videoclip in which President Obama gives a speech.

In his speech he uses 3 clear ways to get his point across.

Try to describe what he does.

00:37

How did he make his argument?

01:37

Hoe did he make his second argument?

01:52

How did he make his final argument?

Discussion

Your teacher will show you a statement.

The teacher will decide whether you will be for or against.

Use the internet to find two good arguments.

Use either logic, emotion, or evidence.

Schools should start no sooner
than 10 in the morning.

Children under the age of 18 should
not be allowed to have a mobile phone.

Closing Off

A good argument in speaking or writing is supported by:

• emotion

• logic
• facts