Task 3 Noticing language for certainty and caution During their conversation, Chen and Guy show how certain they are about their claims.
3.1 Study the transcript of Chen and Guy’s conversation on pages 226 and 227. Find the words and phrases they use to show certainty and caution (uncertainty). Write this language in the table below.
strong language to show certainty
cautious language to show uncertainty
3.2 Underline the words that show probability. How do they affect the certainty of each claim?
Task 4 Thinking critically about arguments
4.1 In Guy and Chen’s conversation, which student presents his arguments in a strong way, and which one is more cautious or uncertain? Which way do you think is more academic?
4.2 What do Chen and Guy decide to do? How will this help to decide who wins the argument?
