What a grade can't tell you: the case for comments first
A teacher argues that grades can get in the way of learning; students follow the argument, study key phrases and debate the future of grades.
C1Adults55 minOpinion piece
About this lesson
A C1 reading lesson (opinion piece). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Opinion piece
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Education & studying
- Activities
- Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Word order
- Key words
- annotate, verdict, transcript, criteria, the status quo, abolish
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow the argument, evidence and concessions in an opinion piece on education
- Understand and use idiomatic language for discussing learning and assessment
- Take part in a structured debate and write a reasoned comment