In my opinion…

Unit 3
Overall Goals

At the end of the unit:

1. I am able to write a proper opinion essay in English

2. I am able to express my opinion with clarity through spoken English

3. I have gained some confidence in my ability to speak in English

 Writing Speaking Big Debate
sessions sessions Championship

2 days every week 1 day every week Last week of the

(mostly Tuesday) trimester
(December 13-20)
 Writing Speaking Big Debate
sessions sessions Championship

1 day every week Last week of the

2 days every week
(mostly Tuesday) trimester
(December 13-20)

- Auto-evaluation sheet
Opinion essay test (2/12) Debate Evaluation: (20/12)
- Teacher evaluation

EVALUATION
Speaking sessions
IMPORTANT RULES

- Bring your own headphones

- No Spanish/Catalan unless asked

- Try to participate as much as you can

- RESPECT!

Material: self-evaluation sheet, notebook, pen, laptop and headphones.

 Speaking sessions
1. Individually, watch the TED-ed video and answer some questions 10’
a. Option 1. English subtitles at a normal speed

b. Option 2. English subtitles at a lower speed

c. Option 3. Spanish subtitles at a normal speed

d. Option 4. Spanish subtitles at a lower speed

2. Talk about main ideas and vocabulary (altogether) 10’ (Guidelines will be projected)

3. Stand up and discuss in pairs the opinion questions given by the teacher 5’ (Useful expressions)

4. Discuss in groups of 4 5’

5. Big discussion 10’

6. Daily auto-evaluation 2’