Why we argue

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – explore the nature and purpose of argumentation through various analytical exercises;
• – practice advanced vocabulary building through collocations, gap-fill exercises, discussion skills using provided expressions, and reading comprehension;
• – watch a video about Argument Clinic and develop critical thinking through personal argumentation experience discussions.

In this C2 ESL lesson plan, students explore the nature and purpose of argumentation. 

Warm-up: 

Students will match words to create collocations.

Video: 

Students watch a video “Argument Clinic” and complete a gap-fill exercise based on the content.

Exercises: 

Students will fill gaps in sentences from a list of given words. In the second exercise, they will discuss a series of arguments using provided expressions.

Reading: 

Students analyze a text about why people argue and answer in-depth questions.

Discussion: 

Students discuss their personal experience with arguing.