Sumários

In-class Debate Preparation

30 Abril 2026, 14:00 Hilda Alexandra Prazeres Eusebio

Today, TP7 got into their teams and researched/prepared for the upcoming debates.


Next class: they will have their second and final class dedicated to debate preparation.


METAPHORS IN HEALTHCARE MESSAGING

29 Abril 2026, 15:30 Gaile Parkin

Elicitation of the most common metaphors used in talking about disease and healthcare. Brainstorming in pairs to collate vocabulary of the domains of “war” and “battle”.

Viewing of “Cell Wars”, an animated film explaining how the immune system reacts when flu enters the body, followed by an examination of the war vocabulary used in the film.

Presentation on patient reactions to war metaphor in talking about cancer, and on war metaphor used in an Observer editorial on covid.

4th hour/tutorial work: Grammar practice

Homework: Prepare for evaluation.


Lesson 19

29 Abril 2026, 09:30 Sheila Brannigan

We listened to and participated in student presentations on World Building in a Narrative

Carried out vocabulary work on places


MANDATORY CLASS - DEBATES

28 Abril 2026, 14:00 Hilda Alexandra Prazeres Eusebio

Today, TP7 chose their motions, teams, and dates for their debates.


All deaf children should have cochlear implants.

Lara Cunha, Diana, Mell.

Tiago, Mariana, Daria.

7th May

Bullfighting should be banned 

Viviana, Carla, Martim.

Beatriz, Lara Santos, Tânia.

19th May

The death penalty should be abolished everywhere.

Leonor, Ines, Barbara.

Nádia, Ruben, Simão Reis.

12th May

The internet's profitability is the primary driver behind the dissemination and popularity of extremist views.

Raquel, Cármen, Vanessa.

Maria, Rodrigo, Simão Gerós.

14th May


Next class: In-class Debate Preparation - students will be getting into their groups to prepare as a team for their upcoming debates.  Students should endeavour to come to the next two classes as this is the only time they will have to work with their teammates for the debate.


Essay practice

28 Abril 2026, 08:00 Robert George Butler

Essay practice