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Enduring understanding: Students will understand that expressing opinions and discussing technological advancements involves selecting appropriate language to convey possibility, ability, and permission, and to engage in informed debates.

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Essential Question: How do we talk about what technology makes possible? What is the difference between what we can do with technology and what we should be allowed to do? How does our language signal politeness, formality, or authority when asking for permission in a technological context? How can we use precise language to participate thoughtfully and persuasively in debates about the future?

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Reading: ‣

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<aside> 🎯 Learning outcomes: Personal introductions

  1. Present simple & present continuous (See A comprehensive guide to English verb tenses: Mastering the art of time)
  2. R) Short biographies, W) write self-introduction, L) interviews, S) introducing oneself
  3. GV) Present simple & continuous using personal adjectives </aside>

"The future is already here – it's just not very evenly distributed." - William Gibson

<aside> 💡 Learning outcomes: Technology

  1. Discussing technology news
  2. Modals: Can, could, may to express possibility - See ‣. </aside>

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