Communication Strategies 15 Advanced argumentation: Review

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Take a look back

This is a review of the previous four lessons on argumentation. It will give you a chance to practice using argumentation to give stronger answers. 

Introduction

Review is vital, so we are going to take a look back at the previous four lessons. You will get a chance to practice using counterarguments, vivid examples, layered reasoning and compelling facts. 

Warm Up

Recall the previous four lessons. Which was the easiest? Which was the most difficult? 

Practice

We will review each of the skills you practiced. 

  1. Please give a balanced answer with a counterargument:

Should young children be required to learn English? If so, from what age?

 

  1. Please give an answer with a vivid example or anecdote

What (besides good food) makes a restaurant great?

 

  1. Please give an answer with deep reasoning

Do you need empathy in your job? Why or why not? 

 

  1. Please give an answer with compelling facts

What is the biggest problem your country will face in the future?