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
Vocabulary exercise
The Greate Debate, episode 1
Group discussion
Vocabulary
Time for the activity: ~10-20 minutes
These exericses will improve your speaking, vocabulary and grammar skills
Connect the vocabulary definitions with their translations
Rephrase the sentences using the words in bold
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 to should we abolish animal testing for medical research? This is your group's exit ticket.
Use the vocabulary from today's lesson. Aim for one sentence per step of the SEAL-method:
Statement: Yes, I agree that... or no, I disagree that ...
Example: For example ...
Analyse: Break it down, explaining why it is important and relates to the motion
Link: Therefore, I believe that we should ...
Source: UR, retrieved 2021
Homework
Read about debates and study the vocabulary
Exit ticket
Share your answer to the topic: should we abolish animal testing for medical research?