Lesson POL-5
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Lesson goals
Listen to an episode of The Great Debate and understand figures of speech, the arguments and vocabulary used, as well as discussing the topic "Should we Abolish the Monarchy?"
Lesson activities
Grammar repetition and vocabulary exercise
The Great Debate, episode 3
Group discussion
Grammar repetition and vocabulary exercise
Previous lesson: match the figures of speech with the examples
Time for the exercise: ~5 minutes
Time for the activity: ~10-15 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
Answer key
Word to add: FUNDAMENTAL
New sentence: Understanding THE FUNDAMENTAL principles of mathematics is crucial for grasping higher-level concepts.
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: ANTICIPATING THE announcement of the winner, they eagerly awaited it, expecting it to be their favorite contestant.
The Great Debate - Focus on the core
Before watching The Great Debate: Focus on the core
Time for the exercise: ~10-15 minutes
This activity helps you repeat what we learned the previous lesson and develop your vocabulary as well as discussion skills
Discuss with a classmate:
The topic is Should We Abolish the Monarchy in Sweden - what is your opinion on the Swedish monarchy?
What arguments do you think the debaters will use?
Time for the activities: 40 minutes
This activity helps you develop your listening skills
After listening, you will be asked to answer on:
Arguments used
POIs and thinking on your feet
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 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.
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
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
Study the Vocabulary
Exit ticket
Share your SEAL-statement