10. Mini-task
A. CHOOSE A TOPIC
B. FOLLOW THE STEPS
S Choose a topic.
S What do you think about it?
11. Find out what people think
about it.
S A: I agree that using webcams is more
dangerous than chatting.
S B: well, I don’t know. I disagree with
that. In my view…
12. The thesis
S A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you
intend to prove
S It should be contestable, proposing an arguable point with
which people could reasonably disagree. A strong thesis is
provocative; it takes a stand and justifies the discussion you
will presen.
S It is specific and focused.
S It anticipates and refutes the counter-arguments
