Speaking exam prep

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Welcome A3A

Phones in your bags and bags on the rack, please :)

Read this article & gather your thoughts about the content.

Open your reading log and write.

Class rules

Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes, no problem

Don't laugh at each other when making a mistake

Homework = study and watch a video sometimes

Have respect for and help each other

Speak with a soft voice when working together & be silent when working alone

Today you will...

... read an article about current affairs

... prepare the speaking exam in groups

00:07

What's a synonym for motion?
Think of the speaking exam doc.

00:16

What's rebuttal?

Layout of the debate: 12 minutes in total

Opening (2 min): both sides explain why they're for or against the statement. 

--> Don't give away everything, just summarize.

POV (4 min): people for start and give two arguments. People against continue and give two arguments. --> take notes of the other side!

Rebuttal (4 min): people for react to people against and vice versa. You may add one more argument to strengthen your case.

Closing (2 min): people for summarize arguments and people against summarize theirs. 

Any questions or roadblocks so far?
You don't need to type no/idk :)

Time to work

1: Exchange research --> tell each other what you've found. 

2: Divide tasks --> split up and pick a focus. 

3: Arguments --> form at least 3 arguments for and against per statement.

4: Regroup --> come together and structure your debate.

Don't hesitate to run your arguments by me or ask me questions.

Hand in your structure document Sunday June 18  at the latest.

Ethos, logos and pathos

Jokey argumentation as an intro

Sentence starters

Do you ...

... know how to structure a debate?

... know how to research topics?

... understand how to prepare yourself for the debate?

TO DO: keep an eye on the news

Extra practice? Go to MyEnglishlab or come to my (delta)flex.