向丁丁大学英语教学部 实用交际英语口语7 Practical Oral English Communication PART II DEBAT UNIT ONE VALUES AND LIFESTYLES I. Teaching Objectives Students will be able to 1)know the general principles and strategies of debate: 2) participate in a debate/negotiation 3)talk about values and lifestyles 2. Pre-requirements Students should have D)read reports and commentaries on"French schools banning the use of smart phones 2)read the two passages in "Part I Read and Think 3)watched the two videos in"Part II Listen and See 3. Highlighted Form of Communication Debate(or negotiation in confrontational settings) 4. Teaching and drilling methods Lecture, individual work, group work 5. Communication Knowledge In order to be a good debater, you have to
1 向丁丁 大学英语教学部 实用交际英语口语 7 Practical Oral English Communication PART III DEBATE UNIT ONE VALUES AND LIFESTYLES 1. Teaching Objectives Students will be able to 1) know the general principles and strategies of debate; 2) participate in a debate/negotiation; 3) talk about values and lifestyles. 2. Pre-requirements Students should have 1) read reports and commentaries on “French schools banning the use of smart phones”; 2) read the two passages in “Part I Read and Think”; 3) watched the two videos in “Part II Listen and See”. 3. Highlighted Form of Communication Debate (or negotiation in confrontational settings) 4. Teaching and Drilling Methods Lecture, individual work, group work 5. Communication Knowledge In order to be a good debater, you have to Dos Don’ts
向丁丁大学英语教学部 6 Form a general map of thoughts on the 9 Prewrite arguments and rely on them debate matter, which you can name, explain, support and refute the opposite eas 6 Think about ways to develop the best. Be easily led by the arguments of your ssible arguments opponents Clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth, and logic Spot flaws in the arguments from the Attack the person, not the arguments. other side 6 Take effective notes of your partners' Rehash the same arguments over and and opponents'arguments over again S Speak in a controlled and calm manner. 9 Rebut the main points of your opponents argument 6. Teaching Plan in Steps 1)Warming-up performance from students Role play English at University"Episode 7: at a Seminar Ask other students to evaluate the performance, notin Has the show been comprehensible to you? Are the performers interacting with each other? Are the performers fluent in their lines? 2)Introduce the general Principles and Strategies for(Informal) Debates a. ask students to brainstorm some dos and don'ts of debating b. Have students go over the principles in the textbook c. Explain the major strategies Dos Don'ts Form a general map of thoughts on the 9 Prewrite arguments and rely on them debate matter, which you can name, explain, support and refute the opposite o Think about ways to develop the best Be easily led by the arguments ofyour possible arguments opponents
2 向丁丁 大学英语教学部 Form a general map of thoughts on the debate matter, which you can name, explain, support and refute the opposite ideas. Prewrite arguments and rely on them. Think about ways to develop the best possible arguments. Clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth, and logic Be easily led by the arguments of your opponents. Spot flaws in the arguments from the other side. Attack the person, not the arguments. Take effective notes of your partners’ and opponents’ arguments. Rehash the same arguments over and over again. Speak in a controlled and calm manner. Rebut the main points of your opponents' argument. 6. Teaching Plan in Steps 1) Warming-up performance from students Role play “English at University” Episode 7: at a Seminar Ask other students to evaluate the performance, noting: Has the show been comprehensible to you? Are the performers interacting with each other? Are the performers fluent in their lines? 2) Introduce the general Principles and Strategies for (Informal) Debates a. Ask students to brainstorm some dos and don’ts of debating. b. Have students go over the principles in the textbook. c. Explain the major strategies: Dos Don’ts Form a general map of thoughts on the debate matter, which you can name, explain, support and refute the opposite ideas. Prewrite arguments and rely on them. Think about ways to develop the best possible arguments. Be easily led by the arguments of your opponents
向丁丁大学英语教学部 Y Clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth and logic 6 Spot flaws in the arguments from the Attack the person, not the arguments other side S Take effective notes of your partners'9 Rehash the same arguments over and and opponents'arguments over again S Speak in a controlled and calm manner. 9 Rebut the main points of your opp 3)Talk about reading assignment (part one) L! Passage One: "French schools ban use of smartphones a. Have one student report on the theme and key information in the passage b. Ask students to talk about the passage e Prompts: What are the reasons for the ban? How do students respond, and how about their parents? Does the ban solve the real problem? Is it a violation of students'rights? Is it a bad policy as it blocks students from using modern technolog 4) Debate based on the reading of Passage One Purpose: to practice principles and skills of debating Topic: Chinese universities should ban the use of smartphone in classrooms during teaching hours a. Group students into three teams, namely the prepositional, the oppositional and the panel of judges b. Debate with the following procedure Speech Affirmative Ex of Negative Ex of Affirmative Negative Affirmative Negative Constructive Aff by Constructive Neg Rebuttal Rebuttal Rejoinder Rejoinder by aff Time: 3 min min. 3 min 3 min. 3 min 3 min 3 min 3 min
3 向丁丁 大学英语教学部 Clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth, and logic Spot flaws in the arguments from the other side. Attack the person, not the arguments. Take effective notes of your partners’ and opponents’ arguments. Rehash the same arguments over and over again. Speak in a controlled and calm manner. Rebut the main points of your opponents' argument. 3) Talk about reading assignment (part one) Passage One: “French schools ban use of smartphones” a. Have one student report on the theme and key information in the passage. b. Ask students to talk about the passage ☺ Prompts: What are the reasons for the ban? How do students respond, and how about their parents? Does the ban solve the real problem? Is it a violation of students’ rights? Is it a bad policy as it blocks students from using modern technology? 4) Debate based on the reading of Passage One: Purpose: to practice principles and skills of debating Topic: “Chinese universities should ban the use of smartphone in classrooms during teaching hours.” Steps: a. Group students into three teams, namely the prepositional, the oppositional and the panel of judges. b. Debate with the following procedure: Speech: Affirmative Constructive CrossEx of Aff by Neg Negative Constructive CrossEx of Neg by Aff Affirmative Rebuttal Negative Rebuttal Affirmative Rejoinder Negative Rejoinder Time: 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min
向丁丁大学英语教学部 c. Panel of judges vote to decide on the winner and best debater, and comment on the performance of each side d The instructor comments on the performance of debaters and judges 5)Talk about the reading assignment(part two) L Passage Two: Relax, Guys- It's International Men's Day(the official one) a. Have one student report on the theme and key information in the passage b. Ask students to talk about the passage Prompts Is it a good idea to have an official International mens day Do you want to promote the mens day in China? If there is to be an International Mens Day, which day of the year should it be and e Recommended sentence patterns for giving opinions I sometimes think that Wouldnt you say that.? as I see it I'd like to point out that 6) Debate based on the reading of Passage Two Purpose: to consolidate major debating strategies Topic: An official International Men's Day is a sign of steady progress toward gender equa a. Group students into three teams, namely the prepositional, the oppositional and the b Debate with the following procedure Cross Cross- Speech Affirmative Ex of Negative Ex of Affirmative Negative Affirmative Negative Constructive Aff by Constructive Neg Rebuttal Rebuttal Rejoinder Rejoinder Time: 3 min min 3 min 3 min. 3 min 3 min
4 向丁丁 大学英语教学部 c. Panel of judges vote to decide on the winner and best debater, and comment on the performance of each side. d. The instructor comments on the performance of debaters and judges. 5) Talk about the reading assignment (part two) Passage Two: Relax, Guys – It’s International Men’s Day (the official one) a. Have one student report on the theme and key information in the passage; b. Ask students to talk about the passage Prompts: Is it a good idea to have an official International Men’s Day? Do you want to promote the Men’s Day in China? If there is to be an International Men’s Day, which day of the year should it be and why? ☺ Recommended sentence patterns for giving opinions: I sometimes think that… Wouldn’t you say that…? As I see it… I’d like to point out that… 6) Debate based on the reading of Passage Two Purpose: to consolidate major debating strategies Topic: “An official International Men’s Day is a sign of steady progress towards gender equality.” Steps: a. Group students into three teams, namely the prepositional, the oppositional and the panel of judges. b. Debate with the following procedure: Speech: Affirmative Constructive CrossEx of Aff by Neg Negative Constructive CrossEx of Neg by Aff Affirmative Rebuttal Negative Rebuttal Affirmative Rejoinder Negative Rejoinder Time: 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min
向丁丁大学英语教学部 c. Panel of judges vote to decide on the winner and best debater, and comment on the performance of both sides d. The instructor comments on the performance of both debaters and judges 7. Homework 1)Group Work: Prepare as many pro and con arguments as you can on the topic Should universities close their teaching buildings to the public at large? Then share your notes with your group 2)Students should read the two passages in"Part I Read and Think " from next unit 3)Students should watch the two videos in"Part II Listen and see"from next unit 4)Students should read sample dialogue" Renting an Apartment
5 向丁丁 大学英语教学部 c. Panel of judges vote to decide on the winner and best debater, and comment on the performance of both sides; d. The instructor comments on the performance of both debaters and judges. 7. Homework 1) Group Work: Prepare as many pro and con arguments as you can on the topic: “Should universities close their teaching buildings to the public at large?” Then share your notes with your group. 2) Students should read the two passages in “Part I Read and Think” from next unit. 3) Students should watch the two videos in “Part II Listen and See” from next unit. 4) Students should read sample dialogue “Renting an Apartment
