Lesson №7 Writing

Activity 2. Read the paragraphs and write OPINION, COUNTERARGUMENT or REFUTATION for each
sentence.
Objective: to know how to differentiate opinions, counterargument or refutation.
Time: 15 min
Materials: Handout 3
Activity type: individual
Procedure:
Ask students to read the paragraphs and write OPINION, COUNTERARGUMENT or REFUTATION for each sentence..
Activity 3. Match each initial opinion (1–8) with the correct counterargument (a–h).
Objective: to learn to differentiate opinions and counterarguments.
Time: 15 min
Materials: Handout 4
Activity type: Group work
Procedure:
Ask students to read and match each initial opinion (1–8) with the correct counterargument (a–h).
Activity 4. Read each opinion and check (✓) the correct counterargument.
Objective: to analyze the sentences.
Time:20 min
Materials: Handout 5
Activity type: individual
Procedure: Ask students to read each opinion and check (✓) the correct counterargument.
Assessment. Evaluate the students` participation
Homework 5 min
Handout 6
Self study: write a paragraph using opinions and cpunterarguments.


Materials for the lesson
Handout 1
Are you careful with your money? Think of your weekly budget. Which three of the following expenses are the most important? Rank them 1–3 where 1 is the most important. Do you think others would agree?
food
accommodation (where you live)
travel
entertainment
bills (phone, etc.)
Handout 2
When you make an argument in your writing, you first need to state your opinion. Your opinion is your belief about the main idea. After stating your opinion, introduce an opinion that opposes yours. This is called a counterargument. When you make an argument in your writing, it is also important to include a refutation. A refutation is a response to the counterargument. It brings readers back to your opinion and strengthens your opinion.