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Episode 3: Organizing an Argument 2

In this third episode, Nick and Dave continue their discussion of the basic structure of an argument. They discuss how to distinguish between reasons (premises) and conclusions. They talk about premise indicators (like “because”) and conclusion indicators (like “so,” “therefore,” and “thus”). They also talk about conclusion-first and conclusion-last arguments. Click here to listen.

This podcast helps students to find reasons and main points. By doing this practice, first, students will be able to recognize support and concusion through looking at several words like because, so, therefore, and so on. Second, studetns will be able to use the words in reading and writing. Finally, students will be able to use the words in structures and have discussion or debate.

I would let studetns to listen to the Episode, then would give students sentence practice as Nick and David give. After the practice, I would give students articles or texts then give provide them assignment to find premises and conclusion. Then, students will practice conclusion-first arguments and conclusion-last arguments with writing their own sentences. Finally, I would give them a topic to have debate which they could have outcome for the practice. I would adjust levels of exercise or practice depend on students' proficiency and give the enough practice before the final stage of the practice.