Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Debate Nature vs Nurture: Tuesday 5th April
The 'nature versus nurture' debate is about how much a person's life is determined by their inherited genetics (their 'nature') and how much is determined by the environment they grow up in ('nurture').
Ideas to consider:
- To what extent do you believe that our "nature" makes us into the individual we become?
- To what extent do you believe that "nurture" - our surroundings and environment makes us into the person we become?
- Case studies
- Any personal experiences based on your siblings
Interesting articles to read
Your genes won't make you rich
Twin Study
It's nature not nurture
when-it-comes-expertise-10000-hours-practice-isn-t-enoug
prinz-learning-capacities
Debate Vocab and Structures
Twin Study
It's nature not nurture
when-it-comes-expertise-10000-hours-practice-isn-t-enoug
prinz-learning-capacities
Debate Vocab and Structures
Starting sentences
Well, to
start with, …
To be
honest, I don’t think …
It might
seem like a generalisation, yet …
Of
course, …
While I
don’t think that…
It’s
inevitable that …
Generally
speaking, it is true to say…
Recently,
we have all become concerned that …
Nowadays,
we are all realising that ...
In the
past, people used to …, but now ...
These
days, it seems that ….
Develop your points
which,
who, where, whose
…may
lead to…
…is
often due to…
…could
cause/engender…
…depends
on…
…which
means that …
although,
even though, even if, however, on the other hand, whereas, despite, in spite of
this…
Linking structures
… is not
only/just …, but also …
As well
as being ____, it’s also fairly ….
I think
it’s a bit dramatic to say …, especially when …
Yes,
it’s true that…but by no means does this mean …
At any
rate/anyway, it is clear to see that
There is
no end of …
Giving examples
According
to the BBC/the press/the media …
It is
blantantly obvious from the UK press that …
As we
clearly see in the media everyday …
According
to scientific/sociological studies
This is
largely due to …
For
example/For instance, ...
In other
words, ...
Take,
for example, the situation in ...
Interacting with others
I see
your point but I disagree because …
That’s
an interesting idea, but have you thought about …
I
totally agree because …
You seem
to have failed to consider one vital point …
Being diplomatic
While
there are ….
In some
ways, … / In many ways, …
I don’t
think there’s necessarily a right or wrong answer here.
But does
that really mean that …
This
doesn’t necessarily mean that…
It’s not
necessarily true to say
Even if
there are some occasions when …
Notwithstanding
the claim that ... , I would argue that…
It is
questionable whether …
I am
sure/I doubt whether
Speculating
Perhaps
/ Maybe
It’s
highly unlikely/likely that …
And,
without a shadow of a doubt, this could …
Conditionals
If … hadn’t … wouldn’t have …. (3rd)
If we
spent … it would eventually… (2nd)
If …. It will/might/could ….(1st)
Personal Opinions
I’m not
particularly
Personally,
…
In my
eyes, …
I’m no
expert, but …
I am
very much in favour of/against ...
I am
completely opposed to ...
The
reasons why I believe that ... are as follows…
It is a
vital/ critical/ crucial/ fundamental/ essential/ key problem or issue in society
The
relevance of/the awareness of this issue is crucial because
Clearly,
it is inevitable/unavoidable/inescapable to be concerned about this issue
As an
engaged/ informed/ educated/ thoughtful/ critical citizen, it is …
Finishing your presentation
So, to
sum up, …
But, at
the end of the day, ….
All in
all, …
Last but
not least, …
In brief
NLMG Part 2: The Cottages Chapters 10 - 13
1)How did
Kathy and the other Hailsham students feel about the cottages when they first arrived?
2)Kathy
describes how people at the cottages copy ‘appropriate’ and ‘normal’ behaviour that
they see on the television. Why might they do this?
3)How
does Kathy and Ruth’s relationship change at the cottages? Why do you think
this is?
4)What
did Tommy find Kathy reading? Why do you think she is doing this?
5)What
do they mean when they refer to “a possible”?
6)Why
do they go to Norfolk?
7)Do
the Hailsham
students feel that their models are a sort of ‘parent’ from which they were
derived? In your opinion is this an accurate way to see things?
8)What
is Chrissie´s attitude towards Hailsham?
9)What is
the rumour
about Hailsham students
that Chrissie
explains to Tommy, Ruth and Kathy? What do you think about this rumour?
Friday, March 18, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
Term 3 Writing Style: Brochure
BROCHURE / PAMPHLET / LEAFLET / FLYER / ADVERTISEMENT
For more ideas on the language, style, tone of a brochure/pamphlet/ leaflet use these websites -
Liverpool - The Greatest City in the World
London - The Capital City
For more ideas on the language, style, tone of a brochure/pamphlet/ leaflet use these websites -
Liverpool - The Greatest City in the World
London - The Capital City
•What all of these formats have in common is that they are concerned to give information quickly and concisely. The task may define an emphasis on informing (e.g the health leaflet) or on promoting (e.g. the publicity brochure).
Basic Format
- Main heading (informing), or eye-catching slogan (promoting)
- Use of manageable multiple sections : identified by bullet points, lines, stars, numbers in order to highlight key information
- Subheadings : used to show the steps/stages of the argument
- Succinct explanation : individual concepts / ideas are presented clearly and quickly
- Background information : e.g. 'Contact us' + phone number / email
Approach
Ø'address' - you must directly address the target audience
Ø´promotional language' – usually, these text types are all encouraging, they encourage the target audience to agree with what is being presented, to 'buy theidea‘ – use STYLE and RHETORICAL DEVICES to achieve this effect
ØClear step-by-step overall argument : individual points are linked together into a convincing sequence of ideas
Organising an event
•Join use in our celebration of …
•Come and join in …
•(Place) will come alive with our event …
•Everyone can take part/participate in …
•The council in partnership with the citizens will put on an event.
•You must join forces with us …
•This issue is glaringly important because
•How to get involved? Well, just contact us on …
•Stand up for your rights with us …
•How to learn more about …
•We won´t back down.
•Have you ever thought about ….?
•Get in touch with us by …
•Come along and …
•Get informed .. Keep reading
•Go to our website for more information
Advertising
•___ is a revolutionary new product on the market
•____ offers a new model/ way of thinking about …
•Move over …., make way for ..
•This products offers, promotes, represents, fosters/ enhances …
•______ offeres the unique opportunity to …
•Not only will this product do … but it will also …
Use rhetorical devices
-List of three
-Rhetorical questions
-Lots of personal pronouns
-Metaphor/personification
-Some facts to strengthen argument
Thursday, March 10, 2016
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