Students will be choosing and defending their opinions on a variety of cinematic topics. Students will also practice discussing opinions other than their own.
This lesson explores how to distinguish between fact and opinion and facilitate thoughtful dialog using principles of civil discourse. It is intended for intermediate English language learners (B1-B2 CEFR). The content is appropriate for secondary school students and adults. The lesson plan includes a handout and a presentation. The material from the presentation could be written on a board.
In this activity, students will brainstorm useful expressions for agreeing with, disagreeing with, and uncertainty about situations. Students will then practice using these expressions in conversation.
In this activity, students will discuss different topics and practice using expressions to disagree or agree with statements.