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What does human dignity mean to you? Discuss.

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Complete worksheet 2
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Writing preparation

Study the guidelines for writing an effective debate speech.

Focus on a presentation on academic writing developed for you.

"Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. No distinction of any kind can be made in terms of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status."

(Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

Writing convincingly

Writing a good text is always challenging and time-consuming. Do not worry if you have to rewrite your speeches several times. That is how you learn. Go like this:

Download the debate speech template and save two copies on your computer.
Use the first copy to draft your government speech.
1. - Follow the structure given. Go section by section.
  - First, study the step-by-step instructions in each subsection. Then overwrite them with your text.
  - Always start with an outline. Make sure each section includes relevant content.
  - Next, go sentence by sentence, then paragraph by paragraph.
  - Finally, write a complete, cohesive text.
  - Make sure the text is not too intricate for you to deliver. Make any adjustments needed.
Use the second copy to draft your opposition speech.
1. - Follow the same procedure as with the government speech.
Seek feedback from your English teacher and your fellow students.
Practise, practise, practise!

Lead-out

Evaluate your progress.

How much can you remember the topics of human dignity and human rights?
Which speech was easier for you to write - the one in favour of or the one against the proposition?
If you could add one more article to "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights", what would it be?

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