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This lesson contains 20 slides, with interactive quiz and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

Items in this lesson




Turn your phones off
Take your laptop out

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Let's check:

Laptops on the table 

No jackets/gums

Mobile phones/earphones in the bag 

YES?
WE CAN START!! :) 

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Goal of this lesson :


To practise debating & inquiry skills with your classmates.

     


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Discussion 

Give everyone a chance to express their ideas on the topic

Find ideas that everyone can agree on

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Discussion 

Come to a conclusion or make a decision

Take appropriate action 

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TASK:
* Work on your own and write a statement

FEEL FREE ABOUT THE TOPIC!
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TASK:
* PAIR UP WITH A CLASSMATE
TAKE YOUR LAPTOP WITH YOU AND DISCUSS EACH STATEMENT
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Slide 8 - Open question

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If you could be a historical figure, who would you be? Why???

If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be? Why???

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Which pill would you take and why?
choose one:

- Blue pill: you can play every musical instrument in the world
- Red pill: You can speak every sign language in the world

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What are three things you want to do before you turn 35  ?

If you could travel anywwhere in our solar system, where would you go?  ?

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Is it ethical for pregnancies to be terminated on the basis of screening for congenital disorders?

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Do you believe the humanity is getting weaker as the result of improved medicines and technology reducing natural selection? Could we survive without electricity and modern medicine?

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What do you do to wake yourself up in the morning?


If you could ask  God one question, what would it be? 

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What are some superstitions that you know from other countries?
Is it better to be a boss or employee? Why???

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Are you a fan of minimalism? Why or why not?
Would you ever become a vegetarian? Why or why not?

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Do you think that parents are overprotective nowadays? Why or why not?
What bad habit would you like to break?

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What is the most stupid thing you have ever done? 
What do you think is the impact of culture is on gender? Do you think males and females in your society act differently primarily for biological or cultural reasons?

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What did you find out? 



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