Describing selves lesson

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Advanced (C1 – C2) Unit 1 Lesson 3A

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ESL teens lesson: Describing selves

Unit 1, Lesson 3A

Describing selves

Level: Advanced (C1 – C2).

In this lesson students explore how to put forward persuasive points of view and debate a controversial issue by expressing your own beliefs on this issue. They also look at lexis used to talk about human and artificial minds.

Members get the PDF mini textbook and PowerPoint presentation.

  • Predict key themes in a text and verify your predictions effectively.
  • Make an initial identification of language used to show a writer or speaker’s stance or opinion on an issue.
  • Express your opinions on a controversial issue in a formal debate.
  • Assess how persuasive you are and consider how you can improve your skills at persuading others.

This unit

ESL teens unit: Off on the right foot

Lessons in this unit:

3A: Describing selves

3B: Taking positions

4A: Setting the tone

4B: Style and genre

Notes:

For this ESL teens course, use either the PDF mini-textbooks (print out copies for each student), or if you have a projector or large screen you can use PowerPoint lessons slides. In both cases, follow the lesson through as it appears in the materials.

The lesson is self-explanatory and doesn’t require any planning – just read through the lesson first to familiarize yourself with the lesson.

How to use the materials in class

1. Download the PDF mini-textbook or PowerPoint slides by clicking the download icons above.

2. Read through the materials before class to familiarize yourself with the lesson objectives and tasks.

3. Teach! Our materials do not require any planning, simply follow the lesson in the materials – everything is self explanatory.

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