Expresa, explica y defiende ideas sobre el mundo actual. Organiza argumentos, responde a otros puntos de vista y usa tu voz con claridad, evidencia y respeto.
⭐ I can express and defend ideas about current issues with reasons, examples and respectful response.
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10.1 · Having a Voice
An opinion is stronger when you can explain it 🎙️
Having a voice means more than speaking loudly.
A strong argument connects a position with reasons and evidence.
Which sentence best describes a strong public voice?
10.2 · Key Vocabulary
Issues, arguments and participation 🌍
issue
argument
evidence
participation
Which word refers to information used to support a claim?
10.3 · Pronunciation Echo
Sound firm, not aggressive 🗣️
10.4 · Building an Argument
Claim + reason + example 🧩
Which response is best structured?
What is the claim in that argument?
10.5 · Supporting Ideas
Examples make arguments concrete 🔎
Which phrase introduces an example?
Which evidence would best support a claim about school transportation?
10.6 · Listening Argument
A greener school commute 🎧
What proposal does the speaker support?
What concern does the speaker acknowledge?
10.7 · Build the Argument
Position + reason + limitation 🔀
10.8 · Counterarguments
Strong arguments hear the other side ⚖️
A common concern is that...
That argument has some merit, but...
Which response acknowledges the other side respectfully?
10.9 · Concession
Agree with part, not all 🌡️
Which sentence uses concession?
Why is concession useful?
10.10 · Pronunciation Shadow
Confident and respectful 🎙️
10.11 · Mini Dialogue
Should school start later? 🎭
S I think school should start later for teenagers. M I understand the argument, but wouldn't that create problems for families and transportation? S It could, especially at first. But if later schedules improve sleep and concentration, the change may be worth considering. M Maybe. I'd want to see evidence from schools that have already tried it. S That's fair. A policy shouldn't be based on one argument alone.
What do both speakers ultimately agree on?
10.12 · Reporting Other Views
Represent positions fairly 💬
Which sentence reports another view neutrally?
Which reporting verb sounds more neutral?
10.13 · Listening Detail
Reason, evidence, response 👂
What strengthens the speaker's argument?
10.14 · Local & Global Issues
Big issues have local effects 🌎
climate adaptation
public transportation
digital access
education quality
Which issue can connect local decisions with a global challenge?
10.15 · Who Is Affected?
Arguments need people, not abstractions 👥
Which question deepens analysis?
Why ask about affected groups?
10.16 · Real Response
Defend a position with balance 💬
“Should public transport be cheaper for students?”
10.17 · Speaking Sprint
My position in 60 seconds 🎙️
MISSION
Choose one current issue. State your position, give two reasons, include one example or piece of evidence and respond to one reasonable counterargument.
10.18 · Mini Listening Debate
Free Wi-Fi in public spaces? 🎧
What benefit does one speaker emphasize?
What concern does the other speaker raise?
10.19 · Persuasive Strength
Strong doesn't mean extreme 🔎
Which argument is more persuasive?
Why is the second stronger?
10.20 · Find the Mistake
Error hunt 🚨
“Despite the plan is expensive, I support it.”
“People who disagrees have a different priority.”
10.21 · Reading Challenge
What Makes a Public Argument Strong? 📖✨
A strong public argument does more than state a position. It explains why the issue matters, identifies who may be affected and provides reasons that can be examined by other people. Evidence can make an argument stronger, but evidence alone is not enough. The speaker also needs to explain how the evidence supports the conclusion. Good arguments recognize uncertainty and respond to reasonable objections. This does not mean treating every position as equally convincing. Some claims are supported by stronger evidence than others. Respectful debate means evaluating ideas without turning disagreement into a personal attack. In public life, persuasion should not only aim to “win.” It should help people understand the choices, consequences and values behind a decision.
What is the main idea?
Why isn't evidence alone enough?
The author says every opinion is equally convincing.
What does respectful debate require?
According to the text, what should persuasion help people understand?
Which conclusion fits best?
10.22 · Pronunciation Focus
Voice with clarity and respect 🎙️
10.23 · Conversation Memory
Listen, remember, respond 🧠
Which combination best matches the conversation?
10.24 · Pair Mission
Mini debate 👥
PAIR CHALLENGE
Choose a school, community or global issue. Each student presents a position, asks one challenging but respectful question and responds to one counterargument with reasons rather than personal criticism.
10.25 · Listening Boss
Argument detective 🎧🔥
Which summary is correct?
10.26 · Real English
Natural debate phrases 💬
I see your point, but...
That's where I disagree.
You understand someone's argument but disagree with one part.
10.27 · Reading Challenge 2
Does Every Voice Have Equal Influence? 📖
In theory, public discussion allows different voices to be heard. In practice, some voices have more influence because they have greater access to media, money, institutions or large audiences. Digital platforms have made it easier for individuals to publish ideas, but visibility is still uneven. An important question is therefore not only whether people can speak, but whether they can be heard and taken seriously. This does not mean every idea deserves equal credibility. Influence and credibility are different. A popular speaker may have weak evidence, while a less visible person may have strong knowledge or direct experience. A healthy public conversation should create opportunities for participation while still evaluating claims critically. Giving people a voice and questioning what they say are not contradictory goals.
What distinction does the text make?
What can increase influence?
The text says every idea deserves equal credibility.
What difference exists between influence and credibility?
Which conclusion best fits?
10.28 · Build a Better Public Argument
Claim + evidence + concession + response 🧩
10.29 · Final Speaking Mission
My Voice in the World 🎙️🌍
FINAL SPEAKING
Talk for 75–90 seconds about a current issue that matters to you. State your position clearly, give at least two reasons, include an example or evidence, acknowledge a reasonable counterargument and respond to it respectfully. End by explaining what action, change or conversation you think should happen next.
10.30 · Final Challenge
Choose the strongest public argument 🏆
Which response shows the strongest argumentation?
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UNIT 10 COMPLETE!
You can express and defend ideas about current issues with reasons, examples and respectful response.
