o Reflection on argumentation ( Written and oral).
o To be able to structure an argumentative text.

Texts
o A.Toynbee, The Chief Features of the Industrial Revolution, 1884 (extract).
o T.S.Eliot, essay extract, the Language for Poetry.
o Jean Claude Trichet and Mario Draghi, La Lettera, from ‘Corriere della Sera', Giovedì 28 Settembre 2011, pagina 3.

Process

o Textual analysis including structural analysis, concept mapping and awareness of textual organization.
o Reading.
o Singling out statements, concepts, examples, clarification, refutations.
o Distinguish qualitative and quantitative data.
o Recognise connectors.
o Get familiar and practice with micro-language.
o Add information to personal background knowledge.

Conventions and style

o Typical language of argumentation ( specific vocabulary).
o Nominal style.