Lesson POL-2
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Lesson goals
Watch an episode of The Great Debate and understand the vocabulary, argument and rhetorical techniques used, and discuss the topic Should we abolish animal testing in medical research?
Lesson activities
Quizlet vocabulary game
The Greate Debate, episode 1
Group discussion
Quizlet vocabulary game
You will be randomized into groups where you will match the vocabulary with its translations
Please wait for Feke to share the test code
Have fun!
The Great Debate - Rhetoric 101
Time for the activities: 40 minutes
During this activity, you will develop your listening skills
Together with a classmate, discuss what arguments you think will be used during this episode
The episode's topic is Should we abolish animal testing in medical research?
Using logos - logic, facts and being sensible
Using ethos - credibility and trustworthiness
Using pathos - spark feelings and engage the audience
After listening, you will be asked to answer on:
Arguments used
The rhetorical appeals and SEAL method
Related vocabulary
Group discussion
Time for the activity: ~20 minutes
During this exercise, you will develop your speaking and discussion skills
Discuss with your classmate(s):
What do you think, should we abolish animal testing for medical research?
What difference does it make that one of the speakers stops and does retakes?
What strategies do you have for coping with nervousness?
In your opinion, who won the debate?
Create your own answer - should we abolish animal testing for medical research? - using the SEAL-method:
Statement: Yes, I agree that... or no, I disagree that ...
Example: For example ...
Analyse: Tell us more about your example
Link: Therefore, I believe that we should ...
Source: UR, retrieved 2021
Homework
Read about debates and study the Quizlet.
Exit ticket
Share your answer to the topic: should we abolish animal testing for medical research?