Should College Education Be Free for All Students?
ESL Lesson PlansShould College Education Be Free for All Students?

Should College Education Be Free for All Students?

This lesson plan is designed for B2-level teens. It features group activities that target speaking and reading skills, including debate preparation, vocabulary practice, and a true/false exercise based on an article. Students will explore both sides of the debate while developing their argumentation and presentation skills.

Skills

  • Can give clear, systematically developed descriptions and presentations, appropriately highlighting significant points, and relevant supporting detail.
  • Can scan through long and complex texts, locating relevant details.
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1

Work with a partner. Ask each other the following questions.

1
How important do you think a college education is?
2
What are some reasons why people might support or oppose free college education?
3
Have you or someone you know faced challenges paying for college?
4
How do you think different countries handle the issue of college tuition?
2

Discuss the meanings of the given phrases with your teacher. Then, rephrase each sentence using one of the phrases on the list.

3

Read the article about college education. Why do critics question the free education system?

4

Based on the text, can you tell which sentences are true and which are false?

5

Divide into two groups. Group A will argue in favor of free college education, and Group B will argue against it. Take time to prepare three main arguments for your position, along with supporting details.

6

Time to share your thoughts!