unit 2 argument development

29 Fevereiro 2016, 14:00 • John Richard Walker

active practice of the 3-stage argument presentation strategy: state - develop/explain - justify

active text section writing in the class

unit 2: presenting a point

24 Fevereiro 2016, 14:00 • John Richard Walker

presenting argumentative points by means of a three-stage process:

state the idea clearly, explain the idea and how it is relevant to the theme of the essay and to the issue under discussion, justify the point with reference to a credible source.

Unit 1 pluralism: thought shower

22 Fevereiro 2016, 14:00 • John Richard Walker

creating arguments on different sides of an issue

thought shower, which created 11 points on one side and 9 on the other: "Discuss the idea that the Erasmus programme is a complete waste of time and public money. Students would do better to stay at home and finish their courses"

Unit 1 Introduction to Pluralism

17 Fevereiro 2016, 14:00 • John Richard Walker

Coursebook unit 1: basic concept of pluralism and the importance of considering issues from more than one point of view

introduction to the course

15 Fevereiro 2016, 14:00 • John Richard Walker

introduction to the course, the programme, the materials and the evalkuation scheme

test (on "Educating Rita", by Willy Russell): 40%

essay (on "Atonement", by Ian McEwan): 60%