Argumentative Text

Students are able to analyse social function, structure, language features and write argumentative text

1. What do you think about school uniform policy?
2. Today we will learn how to build strong arguments in English texts.

1. listening

Listen carefully and write down: 1) Main opinion, 2) Reasons, 3) Conclusion.

Text 1

"School uniforms should be mandatory. Firstly, they promote equality among students. Secondly, they reduce distractions in class. Therefore, uniforms help create better learning environment."

Text 2

"Online learning is more effective. It allows flexible study time. It reduce transportation costs. Thus, schools should adopt e-learning."

Others topics to discuss
    - Online learning vs Offline learning
    - Digital banking vs Traditional banking

2. Reading

Text 1
School Uniform Policy
"Schools should require uniforms for three reasons. First, they minimize social inequality. Second, they save time in mornings. Finally, they increase school pride. For these reasons, uniform policies benefit all students."

Text 2
School Uniforms
"All schools should require students to wear uniforms. Firstly, uniforms create equality by reducing visible differences between rich and poor students. Research shows that 75% of teachers report improved classroom equality with uniforms (Smith, 2022). Secondly, uniforms save time in the morning, allowing students to focus more on studies. Therefore, mandatory uniforms benefit the entire school community."

Text 3
Banning Plastic Bags
"Plastic shopping bags should be banned nationwide. These bags are incredibly harmful to the environment; they take over 500 years to decompose (Environmental Agency, 2023). Moreover, they endanger marine life - approximately 100,000 sea animals die annually from plastic ingestion. Although some argue that bans inconvenience shoppers, reusable bags are cheaper long-term. Thus, the environmental benefits far outweigh minor inconvencies."

Text 4
Homework Benefits
"Homework remains essential for academic success. It reinforces classroom learning; students who complete homework score 20% higher on tests (Harvard Education Review). Additionally, it teaches time management - a crucial life skill. Thus, eliminating homework would disadvantage students."

Text 5
Cryptocurrency Regulation
"Governments must regulate cryptocurrencies to protect consumers. The 2022 FTX collapse demonstrated how unregulated platforms risk investor funds, with losses exceeding $8 billion. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies facilitate illegal activities; Europol reports 40% of dark web transactions use Bitcoin. While proponents argue regulation stifles innovation, proper oversight actually strengthens market confidence. For these reasons, regulatory frameworks are essential."

Text 6
Cashless Society
"Indonesia should accelerate its transition to a cashless society. Digital payments reduce crime; robberies dropped by 25% in Jakarta's cashless pilot areas (Bank Indonesia, 2023). They also improve financial inclusion, enabling 60 million unbanked citizens to access services via mobile phones. Though some rural areas lack infrastructure, government-digital partnerships can bridge this gap. The evidence overwhelmingly supports going cashless."


Text 7
Animal Testing
"Cosmetic testing on animals must end. Over 500,000 animals suffer painful experiments annually for beauty products (PETA, 2023). Modern alternatives like 3D skin models are 40% more accurate (Science Journal). While some argue this increases costs, no price justifies cruelty. The beauty industry must prioritize ethics over profits."