You have been a student in an American university for a year. You want to share your experience, so you decide to write an opinion piece about fraternities or sororities in America. (200 words).

➜ Prepare your arguments and organize them.

Méthode Je m'exprime à l'écrit

• What is your aim?
• Take inspiration from the documents of the unit.
• Think up a title. State your opinion in a single, concise sentence.

➜ Write your opinion piece.

• Respect the structure of an opinion piece.
• Convince the reader by providing arguments and examples to back up your opinion.

A freshman wants to take part in a sorority or fraternity rush. Another student is a member of the fraternity or sorority, trying to attract new recruits. In pairs, act out the interview.

➜ Learn about your role. You can either be:

❯ A freshman
❯ A member of a fraternity or sorority

➜ Prepare and organize your arguments.

Méthode p. 244

➜ Act out the interview.

• Decide what you want to highlight. What positive aspects of Greek life do you want to emphasize?
• Be convincing: point out how people can contribute to the life of a fraternity or sorority.

➜ Be ready to interact.

Méthode p. 247-248

• Practice pronouncing correctly; check the words you are not sure of.
• Make sure you can ask and answer questions.