Objectives:
1. To recognize and to single out the conventions of an argumentative text;
2. To single out the thesis developed;
3. To be able to find out facts and data;
4. To explain the relationship between the different paragraphs of the text;
5. To identify and be able to explain the logic/thread of the argumentation;
6. To identify the specific use of the language trade (with reference to: keywords, micro-language, use of nominal style, specific connectors and idioms);
7. To identify conclusion drown;
8. To be able to explain how persuasion is gradually built up;
9. To be able to write an argumentative text on the bases/resorting to documents given and he cultural background knowledge.

Texts:
1. M. DRAGHI - J. C. TRICHET, La Lettera, in "Corriere della Sera", 29 settembre 2011, p. 3
2. T. S. ELIOT, Essay, extract, handout
3. A. TOYNBEE, The Chief Features of the Industrial Revolution, 1884, extract, handout

Process:
1. Gathering data
2. Identifying facts, events, data
3. Analyzing data collected
4. Reorganizing data into an argumentation
5. Using proper language

Activated skills:
1. Anticipatory skills/prediction making
2. Reading and listening skills (skimming and scanning skills)
3. Organizing and reorganizing skills
4. Synthesising skills (oral and written, passive and active)
5. Productive skills
6. Communicative skills
7. Collaborative skills
8. Using ITC skills
9. Integrating skills
10. Redrafting skills
11. Presentation skills