Let's Have a DebateChapter5
B. Negative Sentences + AfÀ rmative Tags
Read and study the following sentences. Pay attention to the italicised words and its information.
Activity 5
Add tag questions to the following sentences.
1. Prices these days keep going up, ? 2. Education should not be expensive, ? 3. The trafÀ c is really getting, ?
4. Everyone can learn how to be a good presenter, ? 5. It isn't easy to speak in public, ?
6. Something is wrong with this paper, ?
7. They are really good and powerful public speakers,
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8. You can drive a car on a free way, ?
9. Let's have breakfast at my apartment today, ? 10. There's something wrong with his speech, ?
1. There is too much violence on TV.
2. Children want to buy everything they see on commercials.
3. Television can be harmful to children's eyes.
4. TV exposes children to different countries, cultures, and ideas.
5. Children see a false picture of human relationships.
6. Children can learn about science, history, and the arts.
7. Educational programmes teach children basic skills such as reading and writing.
8. TV gives children free and interesting entertainment.
Make a list of some controversial issues in your school or city. Write eight statements using tag questions.
Then take turns reading your statements while others respond.
Work in pairs and discuss the following sentences about television and children. Some of the sentences support the opinion that TV is good for children. Other sentences support the opinion that TV is bad for children.
Example:
A : Today's pollution is really terrible, isn't it?
B : Yes it is. I think we should reduce it, shouldn't we?
A : Yes, we should do something to reduce it.
B : ...
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A class seminar is a student discussion in which they exchange ideas and information. The participants of the seminar are divided into groups. Each group presents a different topic. The speaker of each group guides the question and answer session after the presentation.
Questions:
1. Have you ever conducted a presentation in a class seminar?
2. What should you prepare before the presentation?
3. Have you ever written a paper for a seminar or presentation?
4. Do you know how to write a good paper for presentation?
Now, write about children and television for the school newsletter. What is your opinion? Is TV good or bad for children? Give clear reasons to support your opinion.
Study the following information and answer the questions.
Read and study the following steps to write a paper.
Pay attention to the information. Then rewrite it using your own words.
A paper consists of three parts:
1. Introduction
It consists of general statements and thesis statements.
The general statement introduces the topic of the paper and gives background information of the topic.
Meanwhile, the thesis statement states the main topic, lists the subdivision of the topic, and often indicates the organisation of the paper.
2. Body
It elaborates the main topic into subtopic in each paragraph. The body should be presented in an order so that the paper will be easily understood.
3. Conclusion
It is a summary of the points of the paper. It also contains your À nal statement about the issues concerned in the paper.
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Now, write a short paper for presentation. Use the following steps for your guideline.
New Horizon
Presentation aids are an excellent way to enhance a speech. They can assist in keeping the audience engaged, explaining complex ideas, and adding some variety to the speech.
These are some of presentation aids:
1. OHP
2. LCD Projector 3. Screen 4. Board
5. Television or Video
Steps to Write a Good Paper 1. Choose the topic of your paper
Choose a topic you are interested in and you have adequate information of. The more you know about the topic you choose, the better.
2. Identify the information sources
There are many reference sources available now. They are encyclopedias, books, journals, magazines and newspaper. Find the sources in printed form from CD-ROMS programmes or from the Internet.
3. Create an outline
Provide an outline for your paper by organizing the information from the sources you have into topics, subtopics, details, and sub details. Use such as organization, such as:
I. ( topic) A. (subtopic) 1. (detail)
a. (sub detail) 4. Write a rough draft
Write a rough draft of your paper using your outline. Use numbered footnotes to acknowledge sources from which you take quotations or major ideas.
5. Revise the Rough Draft
Make any changes to assure that your ideas are clearly conveyed. Be sure that you have written the paper using spelling and grammar accurately.
6. Preparing Bibliography
Make a list of all sources you have used in gathering information for the paper. The bibliography cards will help you in providing the list of the sources.
Activity 12
1. Language Functions
Expressions used in a debate 1. Surely not, I mean ....
2. Well, think of it this way ....
3. But look at it like this ....
4. I can't go along with that idea.
Chapter Summary
After learning the lesson in this chapter, you are expected to be able to:
1. identify information in a paper;
2. explore the rules and techniques of a debate;
3. perform a debate;
4. understand two contrasting arguments;
5. identify the information in papers containing two contrasting arguments;
6. write a short paper for a presentation.
Now, answer the questions:
1. What do you know about debates and presentations?
2. What are the common rules of a debate?
3. What should we consider when giving a presentation?
4. What do we need to become a good debater and presenter?
If you À nd some difÀ culties, consult your teacher or discuss with your friend.
Learning ReÁ ection
Expressions used in a presentation 1. To illustrate my point ....
2. Today I'd like to say, ....
3. "The subject of my talk is ...."
4. In conclusion, ...
2. Public Speaking Debating
Debate is that process which determines how change should come about. Debate attempts to justify changing the way we think and live. In the real world, debate occurs everyday at faculty meetings at your school, and at your dinner table. The procedures for these debates may differ, but the process is the same - discussion that resolves an issue which will determine whether change is good or bad.
Presentation
Presentations should always be tailored to your audience. Your knowledge of the audience to which you will speak is an important factor in the success of your presentations. When you understand your audience, their existing knowledge of your topic, and their desires, you can present from their point of view and give examples that relate to their interests. Audiences respond more favourably to presentations they believe are designed for them.
You are going to listen to some short dialogues. Questions 1–5 are based on the dialogues. Choose the best response to the expression you hear.
1. a. How are you doing?
b. Why didn’t I think of that?
c. Why don’t you lie down for a while?
d. Why not?
2. a. That’s a good idea.
b. Certainly.
c. Sure.
d. No problem.
3. a. It sounds great.
b. Are you sure?
c. I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
d. You’re welcome.
4. a. What’s on your mind?
b. Really?
c. Alright.
d. That’s one possibility.
5. a. No, I’m afraid I can’t.
b. Sure, I will.
c. Here you are.
d. OK, what’s the question?
Questions 6–8 are based on the speech you are going to hear.
6. What kind of speech is it?
a. Persuasive speech.
b. Graduation speech.
c. Political speech.
d. Argumentative speech.
7. What is the theme or topic of the speech?
a. Economy.
b. Politic.
c. Education.
d. Human rights.
8. What is the title of the speech?
a. I have a day.
b. I have a dream.
c. I have American dream.
d. I have friends.
Questions 9–10 are based on the short debate you are going to hear.
9. What is the common issue of the debate?
a. Abortion c. Political issue b. Pollution d. Environmental
problems
10. What is the current law on the issue?
a. Legalise abortion banning.
b. Legalise abortion warning.
c. Legalise abortion for some reasons.
d. Legalise abortion for medical reasons.