Lesson POL-6
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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 limit the amount of flights by a quota?
Lesson activities
Vocabulary quiz
The Great Debate, episode 4
Group discussion
Vocabulary quiz
Time for the activity: ~10-15 minutes
During this activity, you will develop your vocabulary and spelling skills
Open Exam.net
Combine the vocabulary with the definitions and rephrase the sentences using the words in bold
Bemindful of your spelling; incorrect spelling does not yield any points
Rephrasing - how it works
Read the first sentence. Complete the second sentence so that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence by putting the word in bold in the blank space (...) . Change the word if necessary. You must use between two and five words. For example:
Perhaps we took the wrong way.
Might
We (...) the wrong way.
Correct answer: We might have taken the wrong way.
The Great Debate - Ace your case
Discuss the topic from The Great Debate: Ace your case and look at the vocabulary
Time for the exercise: 10 minutes
Before watching the show:
The topic is Should the Number of Flights be Limited by a Quota? What arguments do you think the speakers will use?
Should the quota also apply to other means of transportation as well, for example cars or public transport?
Time for the activities: 40 minutes
After listening, you will be asked to answer on:
Arguments used
Figures of speech
Related vocabulary
Group discussion
Time for the activity: ~20 minutes
This activity helps you develop your speaking and discussion skills
To begin with, discuss with your classmate(s):
Why are the rule of threes and anaphora particularly memorable in a speech?
How do you think the speakers develop throughout the four episodes? Did any of them grow as speakers?
In your opinion, who won the debate?
Create your own answer - Should the number of flights be limited by a quota - using the SEAL-method and a figure of speech. 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: Are in favour of or if you are opposed to the motion? (Yes, I agree that... or no, I disagree that ...)
Example: Give examples
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 ... )
OPTIONAL: Record your arguments using Flip:
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 and figures of speech for the up-coming test.
Exit ticket
No exit ticket.