MODULE 1

TITLE: Argumentative Text

OBJECTIVE:

1. To recognize and to single out the conventions of an argumentative text
2. To single out the thesis develop and be able to find out facts and data
3. To explain the relationship between the different paragraphs of the text
4. To identify and be able
5. To explain the logic / thread of the argumentation
6. To identify the specific use of the language made (with reference to:

a)     Key words

b)     Micro-language

c)      Nominal style

d)     Specific connectors and idioms

7. To identify conclusion drawn
8. To be able to explain how persuasion is gradually built up
9. To be able to write an argumentative text on the basis or resorting to documents given and cultural background knowledge.

TEXTS:

- M. DRAGHI - J.C.TRICHET, La Lettera, in "Corriere della sera", 29 Settembre 2011, p. 3
- T.S. ELIOT, Developing an argument, extract - handout
- A. TOYNBEE, The Chief Features of the Industrial Revolution, 1884 (extract) - handout

PROCESS:

- Gathering data
- Identifying facts, events, data
- Analyzing data collected
- Reorganizing data into an argumentation and in logical order
- Using proper language

ACTIVATED SKILLS:

- Anticipators skills / predictions making
- Reading and listening skills (skinning and scanning)
- Organizing / reorganizing skills
- Synthe siting skills
- Producing skills
- Communicative skills
- Collaborating skills
- Using ICT skills (Information and Communication Technology)
- Integrating skills
- Redrafting skills
- Presentation skills