Produce a complete argumentative essay about a climate issue using evidence, counterargument and formal connectors.
Hour 1Input, visual explanation, listening
Hour 2Analysis, dialogue, interactive practice
Hour 3PC challenge, quiz, reflection
HOUR 1 · Input & Critical Comprehension60 MIN
Goal: Understand vocabulary, the visual concept and the listening message before producing academic language.
1A · Vocabulary Lab
Listen to every word. Choose four and create one climate-related sentence for each.
introduction
introducción
Present context and thesis.
body paragraph
párrafo de desarrollo
Develop one main argument.
counterargument
contraargumento
Recognize an opposing view.
rebuttal
refutación
Respond to the opposing view.
citation
citación
Identify where evidence comes from.
coherence
coherencia
Ideas connect logically.
transition
transición
Transitions guide the reader.
conclusion
conclusión
Restate position and implication.
1B · Visual Explanation
Essay architecture
INTRODUCTION gives context and thesis. BODY develops evidence. COUNTERARGUMENT plus rebuttal shows critical thinking. CONCLUSION explains the implication or solution.
Example 1
Introduction = issue + thesis.
Example 2
Body = argument + evidence + explanation.
Example 3
Counterargument + rebuttal = critical response.
1C · Listening First, Transcript Later
Before listening: Predict three academic words you may hear.
Question: What is the function of the counterargument and rebuttal?
A climate essay should not be a list of facts. The introduction presents the issue and thesis. Each body paragraph develops one reason and supports it with evidence. A counterargument shows that the writer understands another perspective, while the rebuttal explains why the original position remains stronger. The conclusion should show what action or implication follows.
Hour 1 · Evidence & Submission
HOUR 2 · Analysis & Academic Interaction60 MIN
Goal: Analyze examples, interact with a partner and apply the unit concept through decisions rather than copying.
2A · Guided Dialogues
Listen, perform one dialogue, then replace one example with a climate issue from school, Villavicencio or Colombia.
Dialogue 1
Writer: I have many facts, but my essay feels weak.
Reviewer: Explain how each fact supports your argument.
Dialogue 2
Teacher: Why include a counterargument?
Student: To show I understand another perspective and can respond to it.
Dialogue 3
Laura: My conclusion repeats the same sentence.
Daniel: Add the implication or solution that follows from your reasoning.
2B · Interactive Practice
Match the essay part
Choose the best category. Then check your result before continuing.
2C · Pair Analysis & Submission
HOUR 3 · PC Challenge, Assessment & Reflection60 MIN
Goal: Apply the concept to a climate-action problem, complete the unit assessment and identify the next learning goal.
