Week 24
Redacción del For and Against Essay.

What will we achieve today?

Session Objective: Writes a balanced 'For and Against' essay (120-150 words) on a controversial topic, presenting arguments for both sides objectively.

Community Connection: We will connect this language structure to describe our own life experiences, family stories, and community realities in Popayán and the Cauca region.

Key Concepts

• For and Against structure: Paragraph 1 (Introduction + topic background), Paragraph 2 (Arguments 'for' + examples), Paragraph 3 (Arguments 'against' + examples), Paragraph 4 (Conclusion + personal opinion).
• Objectivity: Avoiding strong emotional language in body paragraphs; presenting facts neutrally.
• Word limit discipline: Writing concisely to stay within the range.

Practical Challenge: The Balanced Essay

Write the draft of your 'For and Against' essay on a topic (e.g., 'Social Media at School'), utilizing at least 4 complex connectors.

Reflection & Wrap-up

Self-assessment Question: Peer review: Have a classmate check if both sides of the argument are presented with equal weight and detail.

Remember to register your findings and language achievements in your academic class portfolio.