Intro to the speaking exam + how to argue

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Welcome AM3A
Phones in your bags and bags on the rack, please :)

Get your student book and laptop.

Read this article & gather your thoughts about the content.

Done? Show me your log --> O/V
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Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Class rules
Everyone tries to speak English - mistakes? No problem
Be active and participate in class.
Laptops are half-closed when not in use - NO gaming!
Listen to the person who's speaking and raise your hand
Homework = study and watch a video sometimes
Have respect and be nice to each other

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Today's planning
1st hour: 
  • Reading time
  • Speaking exam 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Speaking exam
Read the assignment on Magister - ELO - studiewijzer - period 4. 

Find the answer to the Q's:
1: When is this exam? 
2: How do you prepare for this?
3: Name at least two differences between part one and two.

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Any questions about the speaking exam? You don't need to type no/idk :)

Slide 5 - Open vraag

Slide 6 - Video

Okay, so we saw how NOT to have a debate.
It's your turn to do better: debate + be convincing.
Corderius is the best school in Amersfoort.

Slide 7 - Open vraag


Appeal to authority
"It's true because the president says so"

Anecdotal Evidence
"This one lady said this herb cured her so it must work"

Bandwagon
''Well everyone is eating them so they must be healthy"

Personal attack
"You can't believe John, he's dumb anyway"

Slippery Slope
"If Trump got reelected eventually he'd start WW3"

Appeal to tradition
"We've always done it this way so it must be the right thing"
A few ''fun/weak'' ways to introduce your arguments

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

How to form strong arguments:

Use one or all of these methods:
Ethos: credibility and ethics.
Pathos: emotions and passion.
Logos: logical reasons and evidence. 

Side note: you may use the previous ones as a jokey intro.
Humans shouldn't eat animal products. Read and color match.
1: Animals have feelings just like us so we should let them live.

2: You need 15 liters of water for one KG of beef which is bad for the environment.

3: My doctor says eating meat can result in high blood pressure so I eat vegetarian.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Health insurance should be free for Dutch citizens. Argue this stament using ethos (ethics)

Slide 10 - Open vraag

School cafetarias should only serve healthy foods. Argue this stament using pathos (emotion)

Slide 11 - Open vraag

Smoking and vaping should be banned in NL. Argue this stament using logos (logical reasoning)

Slide 12 - Open vraag

Time to work
1: Get together with your group --> tables together.
2: Pick three statements --> see list on ELO or come up with new ones.
3: Open and share --> create a Google doc for your group.
3: Divide and conquer --> do individual research about the topics and takes notes.

Make sure to check your sources and watch out for fake news.


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Slide 14 - Video

00:07
What's a synonym for motion?
Think of the speaking exam doc.

Slide 15 - Open vraag

00:16
What's rebuttal?

Slide 16 - Open vraag

Layout of a debate
Opening (2 min): both sides explain why they're for or against the statement. 
--> Don't give away everything, just summarize.

POV (4 min): people for start and give two arguments. People against continue and give two arguments. --> take notes!

Rebuttal (6 min): people for react to people against and vice versa. You may add one more argument to strengthen your case.

Closing (2 min): people for summarize arguments and people against summarize theirs. 

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Time to work
1: Exchange research --> tell each other what you've found. 
2: Divide tasks --> split up and pick a focus. 
3: Arguments --> form at least 3 arguments for and against per statement.
4: Regroup --> come together and structure your debate.

Don't hesitate to run your arguments by me or ask me questions.
Hand in your structure document Sunday June 19  at the latest.
Ethos, logos and pathos
Jokey argumentation as an intro
Sentence starters

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Reflect
Do you know how to base your opinion on facts instead of fake news?

Want feedback / need help? Come to a flexhour/send me an email

Hand in your article tomorrow.


Slide 19 - Tekstslide