Task 1 · 5 min
Name the debate and the opinion
Look at the three essay titles. For each one, say or choose what the debate is and what the writer believes.
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Day 1 · 45 min
See the Shared Structure
Understand that the three essays share a common argumentative structure and begin mastering core connectors.
Focus essay
Bilingual Schools
Bilingual schools should not put English before Chinese and should work toward balanced progress in both languages.
Focus essay
Laptops in Class
Laptops can distract students, but when used well they are indispensable learning tools.
Focus essay
Snacks at School
Students should not bring snacks to school because snacks distract, create mess, encourage unhealthy choices, and can be unsafe.
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Today's mission
warmup
Task 2 · 10 min
Build the essay skeleton
Match paragraph roles to the correct order: introduction, reasons, concession, conclusion.
Task 3 · 10 min
Learn the key connectors
Study essential argumentative connectors and sort them by function.
Task 4 · 10 min
Say the pattern from memory
Without looking, explain the basic structure of a strong opinion essay.
Task 5 · 10 min
Day 1 check
Complete a short quiz on structure and connectors.
Connectors for the day
On one handOn the other handIn my viewTo begin withFurthermoreAnother key point is thatAdmittedlyHoweverAs a resultThereforeIn conclusion