Klassenarbeit — Unit 11: Debate and Discussion
Track G+M · Klasse 9 · Niveau M · 45 Minuten
Track G+M · Klasse 9 · Niveau M · 45 Minuten
class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Niveau M (45 minutes)
Time. 45 minutes. Total. 45 points.
Task 1 — Listening (10 BE) Link to heading
Listen twice.
“I’d like to speak in favour. Firstly, project work captures skills tests don’t. Secondly, real audiences improve writing. My opponent will claim that fairness is hard. I accept that, but a clear rubric solves it. To summarise: small change, real benefit.”
- Stance: ___ . 2. First reason: ___ . 3. Counter anticipated: ___ . 4. Closing phrase: ___ .
Task 2 — Reading (12 BE) Link to heading
Read the sample debate opening above. Answer.
- Speaker stance: ___ . 2. Two reasons: ___ . 3. Concession: ___ . 4. Sign-off: ___ .
Task 3 — Use of English (10 BE) Link to heading
Insert the right signpost.
- ___ to support the motion.
- ___ , project work is real.
- ___ , my opponent claims fairness is hard.
- ___ , a small change with real benefit.
Task 4 — Writing (13 BE) Link to heading
Write a 150-word debate speech (for or against any motion). Use 4 debate signposts.