Persuasive arguments

• The evidence suggests…根拠から〜と言えます。
• Let's not forget that…〜を忘れてはいけません。
• Admittedly… however…確かに〜しかし〜
• This is why I'm convinced that…だからこそ〜と確信しています。

1. 1. Warm-up (5 min)

   Check last homework. Ask the warm-up questions to relax.

   • What's something you changed your mind about?
   • Who is the most persuasive person you know?

2. 2. Input (10 min)

   Introduce the key phrases one by one. The student repeats each 3 times; check meaning (short Japanese is OK).

3. 3. Practice (15 min)

   Run the unit's practice activity. Maximize student talking time.

   Claim → evidence → counterargument → rebuttal. The student builds a 2-minute argument on a social topic.

4. 4. Role-play (10 min)

   Tutor plays the other person. Praise when the key phrases are used; fix only 2 things afterwards.

   🎭 Convincing a skeptical boss to adopt a 4-day work week.

5. 5. Free talk (5 min)

   Use the discussion questions for free conversation.

   • Should voting be compulsory?
   • Is AI going to help or hurt jobs?

6. 6. Wrap-up (5 min)

   Review today's phrases and give the homework. Write the lesson note right after.

   📌 Write a 250-word opinion piece on a debated topic賛否のある話題で250語の意見文を書く

25-minute lessons: skip step 5 and shorten steps 3 and 4.