Participación en debates sobre temas de interés común.

Plan de clase

Session 1: Preparing for the Debate (45 minutes)

Objective: Students will be able to identify the function of causal, temporal, and logical connectors in argumentative texts.

1. Warm-up (5 minutes)

   
   
   
   
   • Start the class with a quick discussion about the importance of expressing and communicating ideas effectively.
   
   
   • Ask students to share examples of situations where clear communication is crucial.
   
   
   
   



2. Introduction to Connectives (15 minutes)

   
   
   
   
   • Present a brief explanation of causal, temporal, and logical connectors, using visual aids or examples.
   
   
   • Provide students with a handout or display a list of common connectors for reference.
   
   
   
   



3. Analyzing Argumentative Texts (15 minutes)

   
   
   
   
   • Give students a short argumentative text to read individually.
   
   
   • In pairs or small groups, ask them to identify and underline the causal, temporal, and logical connectors used in the text.
   
   
   
   



4. Class Discussion (10 minutes)

   
   
   
   
   • Engage students in a class discussion to share their findings.
   
   
   • Encourage critical thinking by asking questions such as:
     
     
     • How do the connectors contribute to the overall argument of the text?
     
     
     • Can you think of alternative connectors that could have been used?
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   

Session 2: Researching and Preparing Arguments (45 minutes)

Objective: Students will be able to research and prepare arguments for a debate on a common interest topic.

1. Review Connectives (5 minutes)

   
   
   
   
   • Begin the session with a quick review of the causal, temporal, and logical connectors discussed in the previous session.
   
   
   
   



2. Topic Selection (10 minutes)

   
   
   
   
   • Facilitate a brainstorming session to help students choose a common interest topic for the debate.
   
   
   • Encourage them to