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Read and think about the prompt below.
Some people believe that learning material should be the sole responsibility of teachers. Others feel that parents should be involved in choosing the material children learn in school. Which view do you believe? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
A sample outline of a response is given below. Write down transition words or phrases that can be used to link the ideas.
Should parents influence curriculum? Yes
- Reason 1: Parents know best what their children are ready to learn.
- Reason 2: The opinions of parents can be helpful in developing a curriculum.
- Reason 3: Parents can speak for their children when their children are having problems.
Using the above outline, give a spoken response to the prompt of the task.
You have 45 seconds.
Prompt: Some people believe that learning material should be the sole responsibility of teachers. Others feel that parents should be involved in choosing the material children learn in school. Which view do you believe? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Now listen to the sample response:
How is it different from yours? Try to remember the words and expressions used in the response.
- firmly – confidently; resistant to pressure
- judge – one who evaluates
- struggle – to have trouble with
- curriculum – the courses of study offered by an institution
- intervene – to interfere or get involved in
Listen again and repeat after the response. Pay close attention to pronunciation, intonation, and word stress.
Prompt: Some people believe that learning material should be the sole responsibility of teachers. Others feel that parents should be involved in choosing the material children learn in school. Which view do you believe? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Without listening to the sample again, give another spoken response to the prompt. Try to make it as close as possible to the sample, while also paying attention to your pronunciation and intonation.
Record your response if possible.
Prompt: Some people believe that learning material should be the sole responsibility of teachers. Others feel that parents should be involved in choosing the material children learn in school. Which view do you believe? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Make your own outline for the prompt. Try to incorporate transition words and useful phrases from A and B.
Should parents influence curriculum?
- Reason 1:
- Reason 2:
- Reason 3:
Using your outline, respond to the prompt. Record your time.
Record your response if possible.
