HL-3
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Learning goals
Develop our vocabulary and writing skills
Lesson exercises
Vocabulary quiz
Discussion exercise
Writing exercise
Vocabulary quiz
🕒~15-20 minutes
Open Exam.net
Answer the questions by:
Drawing lines between words and the correct definitions
Choose the word that best fits a definition
Discussion exercise
🕒~10 minutes
You will see a few statements and:
React to them by writing a few words on your whiteboards
Share your thoughts with your classmates
Prepare to share your discussion with the rest of the class
Writing exercise
🕒~30-40 minutes
You are going to choose one of three topics and practice discussing it from two perspectives: humans vs animal lives, surveillance or privacy
You will practice doing this in writing and by using linking words
Word count: 200 words but no more than 400
Once done, upload your text on Unikum and I can give you feedback
Example arguments
Endangered species vs. human development - example arguments
Economic development can improve living standards and create jobs
Development projects can stimulate local economies
Destroys natural habitats and can lead to species extinction
Irreversible environmental damage affects future generations
Surveillance and privacy - example arguments
Increases security and can help prevent crime
Protects citizens from threats like terrorism
Violates personal privacy and can lead to misuse of data
Constant surveillance may lead to a loss of freedom and autonomy
Data privacy and social media - example arguments
Companies can provide personalised services
Data collection supports business that offer free services to users
Users often lack control over their data
Data breaches and misuse can harm individuals
Homework
Study the vocabulary and linking words
Exit ticket
No exit ticket