Discuss the News - Current Events & Opinion Sharing

50min X 4

5,000 P

Estimated of points

Pack of 4

1,250 Points per lesson

Worldview in English: Discussing News and Opinions

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Lesson Pack Details

This is a 4-lesson pack. You will be issued 3 “coupons” when the first request is confirmed. You will be able to use these coupons for subsequent requests in the pack. Please note that all requests related to this pack must be taken within 30 days of the first lesson date.

Lessons should generally be booked chronologically, meaning that the second lesson should be booked after the first, and so on.

Descrizioni

This pack is for upper-intermediate to advanced learners who want to engage in critical thinking and complex discussions.

Lesson 1: Breaking Down the Headlines

Objective: To understand and analyze news headlines, differentiate between fact and opinion, and predict the content of an article.
Key Vocabulary:headline, article, source, bias, fact, opinion, summary, main idea.
Activities:
- Warm-up: Read 5-6 headlines and guess what the articles are about.
- Main Activity: Read a short news article and identify the main idea and key facts.
- Discussion: Talk about the importance of reliable sources and how to spot bias.
- Wrap-up: Write a one-sentence summary of the news article.

Lesson 2: Expressing Your Perspective

Objective: To confidently express personal opinions on a given topic and support them with reasons and examples.
Key Vocabulary:in my opinion..., I think that..., I feel that..., for example..., what's your take on...?, I agree, I disagree.
Activities:
- Warm-up: Quick-fire round of opinions on simple topics (e.g., pizza is better than pasta).
- Main Activity: Read an article on a controversial topic and the student practices expressing their opinion and giving reasons for it.
- Discussion: Discuss different points of view on the topic and practice agreeing and disagreeing respectfully.
- Wrap-up: Write a short paragraph summarizing their point of view.

Lesson 3: The Art of the Debate

Objective: To participate in a structured debate, presenting arguments, listening to opposing views, and responding effectively.
Key Vocabulary:argument, opposing view, evidence, I understand what you're saying, but..., however, on the other hand..., my point is....
Activities:
- Warm-up: Brainstorm arguments for and against a given statement (e.g., "The internet is a positive influence").
- Main Activity: A formal mini-debate where the student argues a specific side of a topic.
- Practice: Focus on using transitional phrases to connect ideas smoothly.
- Wrap-up: Reflect on the experience and what was challenging about debating in English.

Lesson 4: Global Citizen

Objective: To discuss a broad global topic in-depth, combining information from multiple sources and personal insights.
Key Vocabulary: Vocabulary specific to the chosen topic (e.g., climate change, sustainability, economic impact, social responsibility).
Activities:
- Warm-up: Watch a short video or read a summary about a global topic (e.g., renewable energy).
- Main Activity: A free-flowing conversation where the student presents their understanding of the topic and shares their perspective.
- Discussion: Talk about the different effects of the topic on various countries and cultures.
- Wrap-up: Summarize the main points of the conversation and reflect on what they've learned.

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