BENEMRITA UNIVERSIDAD AUTNOMA DE PUEBLA FACULTAD DE LENGUAS LICENCIATURA EN LA ENSEANZA DEL INGLS Target Language 7

Task: Writing an opinion essay (Introduction, thesis statement, supporting your views, refuting opposing points of view, concession, and conclusion). Type of work: Pair-work or individual work. Topics: Choose one of the following topics to write your argumentative essay. 1. Women of all ages are increasingly active in business, professional, and military life. Some people, both men and women, react to this trend by saying, A womans place is at home. Do you agree or disagree? Explain and defend your position.

2. Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then. Katharine Hepburn. Explain the meaning of this quote. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

3. It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. Albert Einstein. Explain the meaning of this quote. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

4. Opinion: Young people should continue living with their parents after they finish their education. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Extension: from 800 words to 1000 words. Format: Times New Roman or Arial 11; 1.5 interlineal space; 2.5 margins; front page. Hand in: March 30th before 11 p.m. Send it to my email. Ill confirm that I received it. Assignment out of time is not going to be accepted.

This assignment is part of your final exam

Criteria of evaluation of the elements involved in the assignment: 1) Content: 4 pts. 2) Organization: 3 pts. 3) Language: 2 pts. 4) Format: 1 pts.