Roadmap Q4L1: Let's agree to disagree

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Tuesday 12 April

Q3: have you finished everything sofar?

Is there anything you need from me?

Q4:

- speaking & writing exam B1 (optional)

- debate (Roadmap Unit 5 D)

- personal health plan (Seppo, work in progress)

Today's Lesson goal: express your (well argumented) opinion in English

Exam speaking/writing B1

- higher than required level

- very doable (we'll practice during lessons)

- who?

Note to self: write down names

Let's agree to disagree

* today: practice a discussion

* next lesson: have discussion & your result (beginner/bronze/silver/gold)

Today's Lesson goal: express your (well argumented) opinion in English

Let's agree to disagree

What words/expressions do you know to show (dis)agreement?

Today's Lesson goal: express your (well argumented) opinion in English

How to express your opinion

agreeing completely

agreeing, but not completely

agreeing reluctantly

disagreeing politely

Absolutely!

Sure!

I know what you mean.

Up to a point. 

I kind of agree.

It's partly to do with that. 

You might be right. 

I suppose so. 

I guess.

I'm not so sure that's true. 

We should have lunch some time. 

I'm afraid I don't see it like that. 

Discuss the following statement:

It should be compulsory for students to wear a school uniform. 

Make notes, you're gonna need them during this lesson. 

Arguments in favor of & against the statement:

Today's Lesson goal: express your (well argumented) opinion in English

What questions can you ask?

Discuss the following statement:

It should be compulsory for students to wear a school uniform. 

Doe de discussie!

Geef je feedback op de post-it!
- Geeft je medestudent argumenten voor

en tegen?
- Gebruikt je medestudent volledige zinnen? 

TOPS

TIPS

Now.......

Have the discussion

groups of four

2 discuss (2 min)

2 others watch & give feedback (1 min)

switch roles

Today's Lesson goal: express your (well argumented) opinion in English

TOPS

TIPS

Next lesson:

The debate:

- statement

- find two arguments in favour of the statement

- find two arguments against the statement 

- carry out the debate & get your mark! 

Prepare (one of) the following statements:

Athletes shouldn't be allowed to play in tournaments if they're not vaccinated. 

Vandalism, such as throwing rocks at the opponent's supporter bus, is okay. 

Russian athletes shouldn't be allowed to participate in international competitions. 

Own statement?

Which statement are you going to discuss?

Roadmap: exercises in 5D. (just 2. Don't be an idiot, finish them right away!)

Now:

* work in Roadmap

* prepare discussion

* ask questions

Discuss the following statement:

It should be compulsory for students to wear a school uniform. 

1: Prepare an argument in favour of the statement.
2: Prepare an argument against the statement.

Roadmap: exercises in 5D. (just 2. Don't be an idiot, finish them right away!)