About the course
"Strengthen your opinion by presenting evidence and connecting it to a claim. Discover the importance of present tense, vocabulary, and precise vs. imprecise claims. Use organizational strategies to express your argument.
Play conversation bingo by asking and sharing personal opinions, and supporting these claims with evidence."
Project
Conversation Bingo Board
Course overview
Introduction to claims -evidence-reasoning.
define claims, evidence, reasoning explain how claims-evidence-reasoning connects to each other
Creating a claim
compare to language of opinions strong statement (SVO), present tense precise vs. imprecise claims examples of claims +for many reasons
Citing and organizing evidence
organizational strategies (transition words:first, second, third additionally, moreover, in addition to, also
Citing and organizing evidence
words that introduce patterns of evidence: usually, typically, in general, generally, suggests, shows
Connecting evidence to reasoning
therefore as a result if...then review form/meaning use of these structures, practice with examples
Practice with C-E-R
Practice
Recommended Materials
notebook and pen
Instructor
Jordan has been teaching English as a Second Language for over ten years and has taught students from over 60 countries around the world. She loves teaching English and uses creative activities and everyday examples to help students communicate both effectively and accurately. Jordan's warmth, patience, and individualized approach with students creates a positive learning environment that motivates them to succeed. When tutoring, Jordan carefully integrates students' interests and goals into her lessons so that each session is unique and targeted. She believes that a good teacher can change students' lives and dedicates herself to helping students achieve their full potential. Jordan has helped students achieve a variety of goals, including going to college or graduate school, improving
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