Chapter 3 . Topic 5
Applying what you have learned
Skills focus ✓ Evaluation ✓ Communication
Learning focus • Present arguments supporting them with evidence. • Listen and respond to what others say and show you understand the issues.
Developers are planning to build a hotel and leisure complex in an isolated but beautiful location near your town. There is to be a public meeting chaired by your teacher to decide whether to go ahead with the development. You will play a role arguing for or against the following statement: ‘We believe that the Lakeside Development will have a positive impact on the local community.’
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Look again at the site plan from Topic 3.1. The shaded area is the designated area for the development. COAST TOWN
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Map of planned development
Here are some further details about the development: •
The hotel will provide 50 jobs for local workers.
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The lake contains one protected fish species.
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The lake is currently used for family days out, picnics and swimming. There is free parking.
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Traffic will increase by about 25 per cent across the town and region. There will be new bus routes.
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No new schools or medical facilities are planned.
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a) Note down reasons for and against the development. Then share these in a small group.
Chapter 3 Exploring arguments
Vocabulary
public meeting: an open meeting at which local people give their views on an issue concerning them
