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Title: To the Moon!--A Launch Pad for Encouraging Students to Express Their Opinions
Language: English
Authors: Burkhalter, Nancy
Source: English Teaching Forum. 2011 49(4):30-35.
Availability: US Department of State. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. e-mail: etforum@state.gov; Web site: http://www.forum.state.gov
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Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Descriptors: Opinions, Astronomy, Rhetorical Invention, Persuasive Discourse, Speech Communication, Learning Activities, Assignments, Self Esteem, Instructional Design, Teaching Methods, Critical Thinking, Reading Improvement, Writing Improvement, Educational Principles
ISSN: 1559-663X
Abstract: In this article, the author discusses a four-part exercise called "To the Moon!" The exercise encourages students to develop and orally defend their choice of four volunteers who will be part of a team to colonize Earth's moon. This oral exercise prepares them for subsequent written work. As Bean (1996, 7) states, "Good writing...grows out of good talking." While the content of this exercise is original, the framework is adapted from similar ones found in many discussion books. For teachers, this exercise is important because it paves the way for future assignments that build on the self-assurance students have acquired around developing and stating opinions publicly, weighing data, creating support, and defending their decisions. (Contains 3 figures.)
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