Eng.

820
Unit 7 – Developments in Architecture
Lesson 7.3
Supporting your Argument
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 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument

Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. extract specific information from a listening track.
2. identify the language used to support a point of view.
3. write a short paragraph supporting an argument.

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 Model answer

Look at the photos of Beijing and Mumbai. What do you notice

about the two cities? Which city do you think has the highest density
of population? Why?

Personal
answer

Beijing Mumbai

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument
 Model answer
Discussion:
Personal answer

What do you think are the factors that lead to high density of
population around the world?
Mild climate/good soils/work opportunities/ natural resources

What are the effects of high density of population?

Pollution / congestion / less green areas.

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument
 Possible answer

Imagine that you are going to participate in a debate discussing the following
statement:
“Living in cities with high population density is more interesting than living in places
with low population density.”
Write down arguments for and against this statement.
Arguments for Arguments against
• people are closer to each
other and they develop good • There would be traffic and
relationships. lots of cars in cities.
• Life here is vibrant. • Less natural landscapes for
• More and multiple talents people to enjoy.
and capacities that can work • More noise and pollution.
together.

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument
 Listen to an extract from a discussion and answer the question:
What is the topic of the discussion?
Model answer
Introducing the internet in schools

What is the speaker’s view on the topic? Is he for or against the topic?

Against

How does the speaker support his views?

Children will waste time playing computer games and chatting to friends online - high
cost of providing a computer for each student - students have very little contact with their
teachers.

What about you? What is your opinion? Personal answer

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument
 Study skill :
Supporting a point of view
It is important to support your views in order to present a strong argument, through
the following techniques / strategies:

• Giving examples.
• Presenting evidence ( facts and figures)
Avoid the following:
• Quoting the conclusions / findings of
• Emotive language
studies or reports. • Personal anecdotes ( stories about what
• Recognizing the opposing view ( saying
happened to you)
why this view is wrong) • Exaggerating or simplifying the opposing
view.

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument
 Language Bank Model answer

Match the phrases to the appropriate category

Opinions Agreeing Disagreeing

You are right I think / I believe It’s clear to me It seems to me

I don’t think that’s true I take your point, but…..

That’s a very good point I completely disagree I agree with

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument
 Write a paragraph expressing your view regarding the following
statement:
“ There should be an entrance fee for public parks.”

Model answer

It is clear to me that having an entrance fee for public parks is a very good idea. A
fee will control the number of visitors to public parks. This would make parks
cleaner and more comfortable. It would also give visitors more space to practice
sports and enjoy their time with their families. Besides, this will ensure that our
public parks stay intact and secure for more years to come.

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 End of the lesson

Ministry of Education - Second Semester 2020-2021 Eng. 818 Unit 7 - Lesson 7.3 supporting your argument