AmCham Program - Class 15 – Mar 14

Agenda

 Finish yesterday’s class

 Exchange essays for peer revision
 Go over instructions for Final Project

Clarification on TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rK6qQBZLnA&ab_channel=Jack%27sEnglishA

Listening to reduced forms

The SCHWA Sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nco2ifowuTk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXS3IcMbzXI

Practice

Video

Past modals of deduction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQpM0NVM0CM&ab_channel=Arnel%27sEverydayEnglish

Grammar in use
Oral Practice – Role Plays

Extra Material (Optional)

Think Cyber – How to stay safe on the Internet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXgYJb67Fyc&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Essay instructions

 Go over Paragraph distribution when writing Opinion essays

 Peer Revision of Homework
o Pair up => Exchange papers => Read and check classmates paper=> Return
o Make general observations (strong aspects)
o Recommendations (areas for improvement)
PREPARATION STAGE:

 Plan, or sketch, the four (4) paragraphs of your essay as follows:

o Introduction
o Expose argument # 1 plus its counterargument
 Provide reasons or examples to support both the argument and
counterargument
o Expose argument # 2 plus its counterargument
 Provide reasons or examples to support both the argument and
counterargument
o Conclusion (Restate our position, make a recommendation, provide a call for action)

EXECUTION STAGE- PROOF-READING:

As a general rule when writing, our draft is just the first step in the process. We then need to go over
what we wrote. For this reason, it is important to go back to our essay and read it looking for the
following aspects:

1. Have you written a total of four paragraphs?

2. Did you include at least one counterargument for each argument presented?
3. Did you show both reason and result by effectively using linking words?
4. Did you include some of the modals learned to express such things as regret, necessity,
obligation or prohibition?
5. Does your conclusion summarize the overall opinion you are expressing on the essay?
6. Have you exhibited adequate verb tense usage, spelling and punctuation?

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Instructions for Cycle 2 Final Project

STEPS FOR UNIT 4

 Read and prepare for the debate carefully. Survey yourself.

  On page 43, there is a poster with some safety tips when being online. Survey yourself and start
defining your position regarding social media, the use of apps and technology.

 Use reliable sources of information. Once you have done some research, you are ready to take a
stand. Begin to build up your arguments, foresee or anticípate counter-arguments and carry out
a valdity-proof test to the information you have so far gathered

STEPS FOR UNIT 5

1) Create an informal outline with the following ideas:

 Statement of your position in favor/against robots, apps, social media and the impact of
technology on humanity (beneficial/detrimental)
 Statement of the context (personal experiences)
 Statement of the “pros” of your position
 Statement of the opposite view

2) Reinforce your arguments and use some strategies to strenghen your speech and participation.
Use the book as a tool:
 Page 40 – The use of arguments and counterarguments
 Page 43 – Cybersecurity tips
 Page 46 - In what ways is your privacy invaded?
 Page 48 – Expressing regret about something you shouldn’t have done on the media
 Page 53 – Human/robot connection
 Page 56 – Would you live off the grid?

STEPS FOR UNIT 6

1) ORAL-It is showtime so consider the following for the debate:

a. Be respectful
b. Avoid interrupting – take turns
c. Support your arguments with valid and legitimate information
d. Acknowledge the possibility of different points of view
e. Do not take the difference of ideas or opinion in a personal way

2) WRITING- Elaborate a summary of the debate. Include aspects such as the topic chosen, people
involved, roles taken, a brief description of the positions, how long it took and where it took
place. Make sure to include the most salient conclusions.

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e topics:

 Online security
  Living off the grid
 Artificial Intelligence

Note

 It is crucial that you have your partner´s information (email, whatsapp, etc)
 Define who adopts each position (in favor / against)
 Get together and practice (rehearse)

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Your individual report:

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/write/report-writing.html

Basic element to write a good report

 Clear aims
 Clear recommendations
 Conciseness
 Well organized

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