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Campaigning and Unit 6 review

Lessons 44–45 · 2 lessons · L. Jurayev, M. Abdullayeva, H. Tuhtarova, S. Khan, L. Tsoy, K. Inogamova, L. Matskevich, R. Ziryanova. Fly High English 9 (English, Grade 9), revised and expanded 2nd edition. “Yangiyo‘l Poligraf Servis”, Tashkent, 2014
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Vote for us!

Textbook: p. 67
GoalAn election campaign: a poster, a slogan, presenting a party, holding an election; persuasive imperatives and questions.
New words
slogan · shiorposter · plakat, afishaelection / polling · saylov uchastkasi / saylovto count votes · ovoz sanash
Explanation

A campaign poster must be short, bright and convincing. It includes the party name, a slogan, three or four main promises and a call to vote. Ways to persuade: imperative (Support the party that cares about education!), question (Should all school books be free? If you think so, vote for us!), promise (We will reduce litter in the streets), evidence (Last year we planted fifty trees). A good slogan is short and memorable: Live greener! Study smarter! After the presentations an election is held: each pupil votes in secret, a commission counts the votes and announces the result. In the discussion, say the strong and weak points of each presentation: The poster is clear, but the plan needs more details.

Worked examples
Vote for the Eco Team! Our promises: clean classrooms, a recycling box on every floor, a school garden. Should pupils decide what to do with school spaces? If you think so, support us!
Discussion: The Eco Team had a strong slogan, but the Sports Party gave more evidence. I would vote for the Eco Team because its plan is realistic.
Class activity

Class election: three imaginary parties prepare posters and two-minute presentations; the class votes in secret and a commission counts.

Practice
1
Write a short slogan (three or four words).
2
Write a persuasive question.
3
What goes on a campaign poster? Name three things.
4
Why should the vote be secret?