Building a simple argument

Building a simple argument: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: orthographe-relecturePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will recognise and use “Building a simple argument” correctly.

2. Discover

Look at the six examples for “Building a simple argument”. Before reading the rule, notice what changes and what stays stable.

3. Understand

An argument is more than “I agree” or “I prefer”. State an idea, then support it with a verifiable reason, an example or a consequence. Your listener should understand what your opinion is based on.

Je préfère le train, parce qu’il me permet de travailler pendant le trajet.À mon avis, cette solution est plus simple : elle demande moins de démarches.Je comprends ton idée, mais elle coûterait plus cher à long terme.On devrait garder ce service, car beaucoup d’habitants l’utilisent.Ce choix me semble préférable, notamment pour les personnes sans voiture.Je ne suis pas convaincu : les chiffres montrent une baisse de fréquentation.

Watch out

Base your answer on a precise clue from the document: a word, a fact, a logical relation or the text structure. Do not add information that is not there.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Write three sentences from your own life using the target structure. Change the people, place or time rather than copying the models.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

An argument is more than “I agree” or “I prefer”.

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9. Now I can…

I can recognise “Building a simple argument” in a new example.
I can justify my choice and create an example.