Read the strategies with the class. Students then work in groups discussing and ranking the importance of the strategies.

When they finish, encourage them to think of other speaking strategies that are important in a debate.

Stages 2

In groups, students have a debate on the advantages and disadvantages for high school students studying abroad. Remind students to use the speaking strategies present.

Talkback

Students work individually reading through the questions and reflecting on their own performance in the debate.

Some of the students comment to the class on their performance in the debate.

Writing: A Personal Essay

Before you start

Exercise 1

Read the essay. In which paragraphs do you find the information about these things?

Answers: 2 location; facilities 3 timetable 4 after-school activities

Exercise 2

Students work in pairs, discussing the functions of the underlined linking words in the text and putting them in categories a-e.

Answers:

a) Addition also, another thing, as well as

b) Examples for example, such as

c) Conclusion in conclusion

d) Contrast but, however

e) Purpose so that

Stage 1

Write some notes about your imaginary school. Use the topics in Exercise 1.

Stage 2

Organise your notes into paragraphs.

Stage 3