1、Unit 3 The world onlineProjectHolding a debate about bringing mobile phones to schoolPreparationWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of bringing mobile phones to school? The “for” side The “against” side contact parents seek help . always check messages lose concentration miss important points
2、in class. .3 seek help always check messages contact parents lose concentration and miss important points in class study online record important knowledge in class and review it after class take e-notes listen to music search for information hand in e-homework online make teaching methods interactiv
3、e more interesting check e-homework conveniently be addicted to online games be harmful to eyes spend more time managing students use of mobile phones be too dependent on mobile phones for study but not books have access to much improper online information interrupt the class with ringtones Preparat
4、ionSample answerPreparationSample answerAs a class, discuss the debate topic: should students be allowed to bring mobile phones to school? Then in groups, choose your side.APreparationWhats your stand on bringing mobile phones to school?Please choose “for” or “against” for your group.2. Sample prese
5、ntation ForAgainstImplementation & Evaluation13. More presentation Implementation & EvaluationForAgainstPreparation Have you ever seen a debate? How many people are usually seen in a competitive debate? Can you name them?Please work in groups of four and decide the role you will take in the debate.
6、As a group, do some research and think of arguments to support your point of view. Decide which role each of you will play. Use the following expressions to help you.l Lead speakerIntroduce the topic and put forward argumentsl Second speakerArgue against the previous opposition speaker and introduce
7、 new argumentsl Third speakerArgue against previous opposition speakers and build on key argumentsl Summary speakerSummarize key arguments and conclude the debateB Preparing3 Step The “for” side: p Lead speaker: (Greetings) Today we are going to debate about bringing mobile phones to school. Our gro
8、up members are for bringing mobile phones to school.p Second speaker: I think students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school. There are many examples for this/for For instance, p Third speaker: In addition, mobile phones are highly useful for In fact, you can find many examples for this
9、 in real life. Just think of p Summary speaker: In conclusion, our group believes that students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school. Mobile phones play a significant role in modern life. Preparing3 Step The “against” side: p Lead speaker: (Greetings) Our group members think the studen
10、ts should not be allowed to bring mobile phones to school. Simply put, mobile phones are like Pandoras box .p Second speaker: The first opposition speaker has told us; on the contraryp Third speaker: He/She also said that ; but in fact He/She was claiming that ; but as my lead speaker already told y
11、ou, p Summary speaker: In a word, our group believes that students should not be allowed to bring mobile phones to school. It does great harm to us. Planning2 Step Divide the following tasks. Lead speaker (Introduce the topic and put forward arguments): _ Second speaker (Argue against the previous o
12、pposition speaker and introduce new arguments): _ Third speaker (Argue against previous opposition speakers and build on key arguments): _ Summary speaker (Summarize key arguments and conclude the debate): _Implementation & Evaluation1. Prepare for the debate. How will the lead speaker introduce the
13、 topic and put forward arguments? How will the second speaker argue against previous opposition speaker and introduce new arguments? How will the third speaker argue against previous opposition speakers and build on key arguments? How will the summary speaker summarise key arguments and conclude the
14、 debate?ExpressionsIntroducing arguments My first/second/next argument is There are many examples for this/for . For instance In fact, you can find many examples for this in real life. Just think of There are similar cases, such as Implementation & EvaluationExpressionsArguing against previous oppos
15、ition speaker(s) But before I come to my own arguments, lets first have a look at what has said. The first opposition speaker has told us ; on the contrary He/She also said that ; but in fact He/She was claiming that ; but as my lead speaker already told you, Implementation & EvaluationHow will the
16、lead speaker introduce the topic and put forward arguments?How will the second speaker argue against previous opposition speaker and introduce new arguments? How will the third speaker argue against previous opposition speakers and build on key arguments? How will the summary speaker summarise key a
17、rguments and conclude the debate?Prepare for the debate.Introducing argumentsl My first/second/next argument is.l There are many examples for this/for . For instance,.l In fact, you can find many examples for this in real life. Just think of.l There are similar cases, such as.Arguing against previou
18、s opposition speaker(s)l But before I come to my own arguments, lets first have a look at what . has said.l The first opposition speaker has told us .; on the contrary.l He/ she also said that. but in fact .l He/She was claiming that .; but as my lead speaker already told you, .Function: for contact
19、 for fun for study . Effect: on students on teachers on study on teaching on school life . The “for” side The “against” side excessivepositivenegativemoderate45Function: for contact: ? for fun: ? for study: ? ?Effect: on students：? on teachers: ? on study: ? on teaching:? on school life: ? ? ? : ? ?
20、 ? : ? ? ?Your side?6Vote on the winning side. Presenting4 Step Name: _ Mark: _assessment (rating scale for debate)itemsalways-4, usually-3, seldom-2, never-1 Physical ExpressionA. Stands straight and faces the audience.4 3 2 1 B. Changes facial expression with changes in tone of the presentation. 4
21、 3 2 1C. Maintains eye contact with the audience. 4 3 2 1 Presenting4 Step Vocal Expression D. Speaks in a steady clear voice.4 3 2 1E. Varies tone to emphasize points.4 3 2 1F. Speaks loudly enough to be heard by the audience.4 3 2 1G. Paces words in an even flow.4 3 2 1H. Enunciates each word.4 3
22、2 1 Presenting4 Step Verbal ExpressionI. Chooses precise words that convey meaning.4 3 2 1J. Avoids unnecessary repetition.4 3 2 1K. States sentences with complete thoughts or ideas, which is reasonable, logical, and convincing. 4 3 2 1L. Summarizes main points at conclusion.4 3 2 1M. Draws the attention of the audience. 4 3 2 14. Voting time Group 1Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 2Group 3Group 4Implementation & EvaluationForAgainstHomeworkWrite an essay after class on whether students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school.
