Supplementary Reading – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (Second Term)

Recommended Books for Argumentative Writing:

• Debate and Discussion for Young People by O.A. Lawal
• Critical Thinking for Students – West African Edition
• Nigerian Youth and Modern Challenges
• Effective Essay Writing by Prof. Kemi Rotimi
• Contemporary Issues in Education

Reading Activities This Week:

Monday: Read newspaper editorials and identify arguments 

Tuesday: Find examples of argumentative writing in magazines 

Wednesday: Practice identifying “for” and “against” points 

Thursday: Read speeches by Nigerian leaders 

Friday: Discuss current issues with family and friends

Exercise L – Reading Analysis

Find an argumentative article in a newspaper. Answer these questions:

1. What is the main topic being argued?
2. What are the main points supporting one side?
3. What are the main points supporting the other side?
4. What is the writer’s final position?
5. Do you agree with the writer? Why or why not?

Discussion Topics for This Week:

• Should students use mobile phones in school?
• Is it better to have many friends or few close friends?
• Should children help with house chores?
• Is online learning better than classroom learning?