Make Your Way 7, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

Write your opening statement for the programme. Use the following guidelines: Introduce yourself. • Say why you are involved in the debate. Use personal experiences if possible. • Give at least two arguments to support your position. • Sum up your position briefly. • Read your opening statement to the rest of the class. 1 If religion is used as the basis for laws, then it often leads to suppression of human rights. 2 Public spaces need to be neutral in a secular society. In that way you can ensure that all religions are respected equally. 3 The secret of a happy, integrated society is to respect the different cultures in it. 4 The banning of headscarves means that all other religious symbols (the crucifix, for example) must also be banned. 5 If you are an immigrant, you should respect the laws of your new home. 6 The hijab is not a symbol of the oppression of women. Listen to the radio programme “Opposite Views” and match the comments to either Tariq or Rashida. 8 Language for discussion Who do you agree with, Tariq or Rashida? Both of them or neither of them? 9 Writing station You have been invited to take part in “Opposite Views” on the issue “Children should be allowed to wear whatever they like at school”. 10 2/05 I think they’ve both got valid arguments. I don’t really agree with either of them. I agree with Rashida on certain points and with Tariq on others. Short skirt sees teen expelled Sent home for having blue hair School says “no” to pierced noses I completely agree with Rashida when she says … Tariq’s got a good point when he says … I think Rashida’s strongest argument is … I don’t really agree with the idea that … I’m not completely convinced by the argument that … I’m afraid I can’t accept the idea that … 146 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv