Discourse Strategies
(Unit 6, page 71)
Stating an argument for or against
A. Use these expressions in a discussion to state your support for, or your opposition to, issues. Using
these expressions will encourage a response and further develop the discussion. They are arranged
from stronger to weaker. Practice saying each.
Stating an argument for
I strongly support ___. .
I ’m very much in favor of ___. .
I ’m all for ___. .
I think ___ is only right .
I bel ieve ___ is the right thing to do .
Stating an argument against
I strongly oppose ___. .
I ’m very much against ___. .
I ’m totally against ___. .
I think ___ is just plain wrong.
I just don’ t think ___ is right .
B. Pair Work . Take turns stating arguments for or against the issues below. Respond to your partner by
agreeing or disagreeing.
spending tax money to protect species
from extinction
giving tax breaks to people who use
renewable energy resources
developing bigger cars and SUVs that
waste gas
getting rid of animals that are dangerous
to humans
allowing wild animals to live freely near people
letting people kill endangered animals for
their skins
setting aside natural wildlife areas where
animals can be protected
allowing logging companies to cut down forests
raising prices on gas so people will drive less
taxing companies when they pollute
letting farmers clear forests
Your own idea:
C. Now practice making statements for and against issues as you do the Discussion Builder activities on page 71.
Summit 1 Unit 6
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