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5. Make a diagram with each point of view and support them with reasons and
evidence. Look at the example.
Example:
Opinion
I think food says a lot about where people come from..

Reason
Traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the
next. It also operates as an expression of cultural identity.

Evidence
(facts and examples)

In China, harmony is a vital trait in almost every Dim sum it's a type of brunch that includes
aspect of life. This is reflected in Chinese cuisine, a variety of steamed buns, dumplings, rice
where almost every flavor (salty, spicy, sweet, and noodle rolls, congees, noodle soups, sticky
bitter) is used in a balanced way, creating delicious coated chicken, and fried veggies.
dishes with flavors that go well together.

Remember
A reason explains why a person has a particular opinion. In a persuasive
discussion, the person will usually explain each reason. Just saying, “Food is an
expression of cultural identity,” is not convincing. There must be some evidence
in order to believe the reason. Evidence is the specific facts and examples that
illustrate the reason. Facts are statements that can be proven true and an
example is an event that shows one specific instance of an occurrence.

6. Discuss the best cultural habit to have a conversation about.

• Use the points of view you wrote in Activity 4 and the examples and
evidence from Activity 5.
• Listen to the track and use it as an example. session 3

7. Vote to pick the cultural habit for your conversation. TRACK 3

• Write down the teams and the topic they will discuss in your notebook.
Look at the example.

For our conversation

Example: Reasons and evidence

Team 1 Eating breakfast around the world

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