―In the rest of the argument: _______________.

―At the end of the argument: _______________.

Answers:

(1) a specific view is being given.

(2) a statement of what the argument is about；main points；supporting facts；conclusion.

Step 4 Careful reading for detailed information (PPT 12-15)

　　Tell students to read the two speeches and see how they were developed. Get them to analyze the structure of each speech and find out information about main points, supporting facts and conclusion. Allow them five minutes to read and then complete the following exercises about the text.

(1) I. Analyze the structure of the 1st part

A specific view: ___________.

Para ___: Present the two main points

Para ___: Supporting facts for Point 1

Para ___: Supporting facts for Point 2

Para ___: Draw a conclusion

II. Fill in the blanks.

(2) I. Analyze the structure of the 2nd part

A specific view: _________

Para 1: Present the two ___________

Para 2: ________________for Point 1

Para 3-4: Supporting facts for Point 2

Para 5: Draw a ___________

II. Complete the form below

Debater

(view) Main points Supporting facts conclusion