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Lesson goals
Lesson goals
Discuss the topic "Should we Abolish the Monarchy?", using new vocabulary and figures of speech to bolster your arguments
Lesson activities
Lesson activities
Grammar and Vocabulary Exercise
The Great Debate, episode 3
Group Discussion
Grammar and Vocabulary Exercise
Grammar and Vocabulary Exercise
🕒~20-30 minutes ✍️ Connect and Expand 🎯Vocabulary and Nuance
By yourself, or together with your classmate(s), match the figures of speech with the examples.
Be prepared to answer if your name is drawn.
Please note that you don't necessarily need to know how to pronounce the figures of speech; however, it is important that you can recognise how they are used.
Answer Key
Answer Key
1. Fundamental > A necessary base; of central importance (D)
2. Hierarchy > Ranked according to status or authority (I)
3. Lavish > Rich, elaborate, or luxurious (N)
4. Prosper > Be financially successful (E)
5. Deprive > Prevent from having or using something (G)
6.Aviation > Deals with travel by air, specifically in a plane (R)
7. Incentive > Motivate or encourage someone to do something (L)
8. Domestic > Relating to the running of a home or to family relations (F)
9. Vast > Of very great extent or quantity; immense (J)
10. Subsidise > Support (an organization or activity) financially (B)
11. Liberty > The state of being free or to act as one pleases (M)
12. Diminish > Make or become less (Q)
13. Monumental > Great in importance, extent, or size (H)
14. Emphasis > Special importance or value given to something (A)
15. Acknowledge > Accept or admit the existence or truth of (O)
16. Vital > Absolutely necessary; essential (K)
17. Swift > Happening quickly or promptly (T)
18. Anticipate > Regard as probable; expect or predict (C)
19. Granted > Admittedly; it is true, assuming that (P)
20. Superiority > The state of being superior (S)
Word to add: DIMINISH
New sentence: Her achievements' significance appeared TO DIMINISH AS time passed.
Word to add: VITAL
New sentence: For success in the workplace, good communication skills ARE VITAL.
Word to add: ANTICIPATE
New sentence: Don't brake suddenly BUT/AND ANTICIPATE THE turn in advance.
The Great Debate - Focus on the core (ep.3)
The Great Debate - Focus on the core (ep.3)
🕒~40 minutes ✍️ Reflect and Listen 🎯Listening Skills
Before watching The Great Debate - Focus on the core, discuss together with a classmate: what arguments you think will be used during this episode?
The episode's topic is Should We Abolish the Monarchy in Sweden?
Using logos - logic, facts and being sensible
Using ethos - credibility and trustworthiness
Using pathos - spark feelings and engage the audience
Consider both the proposition's and opposition's perspectives.
Group Discussion
Group Discussion
🕒~20 minutes ✍️ Discuss with Classmate(s) 🎯Speaking Skills
Discuss with your classmate(s):
What do you think, should we abolish the monarchy in Sweden
How well do the speakers respond to the points of information, do you think? Can you think of better ways?
Why was Elinor’s phrase “wild assumptions” a strong and effective one? How would you have responded to that?
In your opinion, who won the debate?
Create your own answer - should we abolish the monarchy? - using the SEAL-method and a figure of speech.
Aim for one sentence per step:
Statement: Are in favour of or if you are opposed to the motion? (Yes, I agree that... or no, I disagree that ...)
Example: Give examples (For example ...)
Analyse: Explain how and why your examples are important and relate to the motion
Link: End with returning to your initial statement (Therefore, I believe that we should ... )
Source: UR, retrieved 2021
The Deep Path is 🕒60-80 minutes
Watch the episode 4 of The Great Debate - Ace your Case, and once done, create a mini-debate where you:
Select one of the debate motions:
Should we abolish the monarchy?
Should we limit the amount of flights by a quota?
Use the SEAL-method to create arguments in favour and opposted to the motion.
Use figures of speech at the beginning and/or the end of each argument.
Record acting as both the proposition and the opposition using Flip @ Teams.
Discuss with your classmate(s):
What do you think, should we abolish the monarchy in Sweden?
How well do the speakers respond to the points of information, do you think? Can you think of better ways?
Why was Elinor’s phrase “wild assumptions” a strong and effective one? How would you have responded to that?
In your opinion, who won the debate?
Create your own answer - should we abolish the monarchy? - using the SEAL-method and a figure of speech. Also, use the vocabulary from today's lesson.
Aim for one sentence per step
Statement: Are in favour of or if you are opposed to the motion? (Yes, I agree that... or no, I disagree that ...)
Example: Give examples (For example ...)
Analyse: Explain how and why your examples are important and relate to the motion
Link: End with returning to your initial statement (Therefore, I believe that we should ... )
Source: UR, retrieved 2021
Figure of Speech List
Figure of Speech List
Anaphora - Repetition of a phrase at the beginning of paragraphs. “I have a dream… “
Epizeuxis - Repetition of words in sequence. "Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense."
Epistrophe - Repetition of the last words or phrase in a sentence. “I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.“
Antimetabole - Repeating phrases but in the reverse order. “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Alliteration - Repetition of consonants in adjacent words. “She sells seashells by the sea shore.“
Asyndeton - Deliberately remove conjunctions. “I came, I saw, I conquered.”
Hyperbole - Exaggeration. “I am so hungry that I could eat a horse.” I died laughing!“
Metaphor - Compare two objects that are similar or dissimilar, however not literally, by using a direct statement. “You have a heart of gold.“ “He is a train wreck.”
Euphemism - To change a rude or unpleasant expression into another with a more agreeable or softer image. “visit the restroom” (the toilet), “pass away" (to die)
Simile - Compare two things using like or as. “Blind as a bat”, "Life is like a box of chocolates."
Antithesis - Contrasting two different or opposing objects or ideas. “Go big or go home", “No pain, no gain.“
Analogy - Compare two things - give more information. “Time is money, spend it wisely, "Finding a it is like finding a needle in a haystack“
Homework
Homework
Study the Vocabulary
Exit ticket
Exit ticket
Share your SEAL-statement
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