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Discover how this remarkable woman helped change the lives of millions of African Americans and the history of her country in our Rosa Parks facts...
All people should be treated equally, right? Regardless of where you come from, what religion you follow, where you work, what language you speak or whether you're a boy or a girl. Well, sadly, this isn't always the case, and many groups of people around the world still suffer as a result of prejudices and discrimination.

Thankfully, there are some amazing people who have done incredible things to fight for equality. One such person was a civil rights activist called Rosa Parks.

Rosa Parks facts

Who was Rosa Parks?

Full name: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Born: 4 February 1913
Hometown: Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
Occupation: Civil rights activist
Died: 24 October 2005
Best known for: The Montgomery Bus Boycott

Rosa was born in the town of Tuskegee in Alabama, a state in southern USA. Her mother was a teacher and her father a carpenter, and she had a little brother called Sylvester. After her parents separated when she was just a little girl, Rosa and Sylvester moved with their mother to Alabama's capital city, Montgomery.

Rosa loved to learn and studied hard at high school. But, sadly, she had to leave school at 16 to care for her dying grandmother and, shortly after, her very sick mother. When she was 19 years old, Rosa married a barber called Raymond Parks, who encouraged her to return to high school to earn her diploma (an education certificate). And that's just what she did, before beginning work as a seamstress in Montgomery.

Racial segregation

Life for African Americans like Rosa was hard. At the time, the Southern United States operated under the ' Jim Crow laws' - a set of laws introduced in the late 19th century that claimed to give African Americans " separate but equal " status and treatment. But, in truth, there was no 'equality' whatsoever.

Created by white authorities who thought black people's lives didn't matter as much as theirs, these laws enforced racial segregation and allowed for discrimination against African Americans - referred to at that time as "colored" people.

The Jim Crow laws were introduced in different ways from state to state, but there was one common goal - to make sure black citizens and white citizens led very separate lives.

Among other things, they had separate schools, churches, libraries, restaurants, toilets, drinking fountains and waiting rooms. In some areas, there were laws banning black people from sports events and even forbidding them to work in the same office as a white person.

African Americans had far fewer rights, too. Racist laws known as ' Black Codes ' restricted them to low-paying jobs and made it incredibly difficult for them to vote. These laws also meant black people could be arrested for small things.

What did Rosa Parks do?

In the face of such racism, Rosa decided to make a stand for what was right. Together with her husband Raymond, she joined the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), working towards putting an end to discrimination and segregation.

But it was on the 1 December 1955 that Rosa truly sparked change. After a long day at work, Rosa boarded the bus home and took a seat. At that time in Montgomery, seats at the front of buses were reserved for white passengers, and the seats at the back for black passengers.

The bus quickly filled up and when a white man boarded, the driver told the African American passengers to give up their seats for him. Whilst the other black passengers obeyed, Rosa did not. The result? Rosa was arrested by the police and fined for breaking segregation laws! But Rosa refused to pay, and argued that it was the law that was wrong, not her behaviour.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

On news of Rosa's arrest, the black citizens of Montgomery came together and agreed to boycott the city's buses in protest. This meant that from 5 December 1955 (the date of Rosa's trial), African Americans refused to travel on buses. The boycott was managed by an organisation called the Montgomery Improvement Association, for which Dr Martin Luther King Jr was elected as leader.

The protest proved super effective, with more black people participating than had been expected. And since African Americans made up around 70% of bus users, the city's transport services made far less money and began to struggle. But it wasn't an easy protest for the black citizens. Many of them didn't own cars, and so they had to carpool together or walk long distances to get where they needed to go. What's more, the boycott was received with anger by members of the white population, who responded with aggressive and dangerous acts of violence.

Nevertheless, the protesters stuck together and fought for their cause - and on 13 November 1956 their efforts were finally rewarded. After 381 days of boycotting the buses, the Supreme Court ruled that Alabama's racial segregation laws were 'unconstitutional' - meaning they weren't valid and should not be recognised. In light of such a wonderful victory, Rosa became known as "the mother of the civil rights movement".

Rosa Parks' legacy

Sadly, despite the victory, life wasn't easy for Rosa and her fellow activists after the boycott. Faced with continued violence and threats by angry white groups, Rosa and Raymond moved to Detroit (a city in the northern US state of Michigan), to live with Rosa's brother.

There she continued to promote civil rights and help those suffering from discrimination and injustice. She continued to support the NAACP and many civil rights events, and in 1987 she co-founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development to provide career training for young people in Detroit.

Rosa received numerous awards for her strength, courage and her incredible work for civil rights - including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999.

When did Rosa Parks die?

Rosa died of natural causes on 24 October 2005 at the age of 92. But she continues to be recognised all over the world as a symbol of freedom and equality. Today, commemorative statues stand (or 'sit' we should say!) in her honour, to remind us of her remarkable achievements that should never be forgotten.

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With the Steven Spielberg film coming soon, three critics, a playwright and a theater historian weigh in on whether the musical deserves a new hearing — and how.

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CÓMO ESCRIBIR UN ARTíCULO DE OPINIÓN EN INGLÉS

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¡Hola a todos y bienvenidos un jueves más! Hoy vamos a ver cómo escribir un artículo de opinión, es decir, un OPINION ESSAY.

Saber redactar un opinion essay conlleva conocer la estructura del texto así como algunos conectores y formas para introducir nuestra opinión. Pero lo cierto es que este post no solo nos ayudará a aprender a redactarlo, sino que además aprenderemos expresiones para que en nuestro día a día sepamos expresar nuestra opinión de manera oral.

Espero que os acordéis de los linkers and connectors del post anterior de escritura, ¡porque hoy os van a resultar útiles! Aunque, no os preocupéis, repasaremos los más útiles para este essay concreto.

¿Preparados? ¡Vamos allá!

¿Qué es un opinion essay?

Para aprender a redactarlo, es esencial saber qué es. Un opinion essay es una redacción en la que damos nuestra opinión sobre algún tema determinado.

Es importante mostrar una opinión clara desde el principio, es decir, desde la introducción de la redacción. A lo largo del texto, acompañaremos nuestra opinión de razones y ejemplos que argumenten nuestro punto de vista. Además, podemos ofrecer también una visión opuesta a la nuestra y explicar por qué nuestra opinión es mejor .

Estructura del opinion essay

El opinion essay, al igual que cualquier otro tipo de essay (o redacción), debe estar dividido en párrafos. Así, la información estará visualmente dividida y el lector podrá fácilmente diferenciar cada parte correspondiente a cada párrafo.

Podemos resumir la información que debemos dar en el essay así: di lo que quieres decir, arguméntalo y resúmelo. Suena lioso, pero vamos a verlo de forma detallada en cada parte de la redacción.

Introduction - Introducción

Un opinion essay debe comenzar siempre con una introducción. En ella, ofrecemos nuestro claro punto de vista sobre el tema que vayamos a tratar. Debemos introducir de forma clara y concisa qué pensamos, es decir, cuál es nuestra opinión, pero aún no hace falta que argumentemos los motivos.

Hay varias formas de introducir una opinión:

Consejo - ¿Qué son los intensificadores?

Las expresiones como 'I think' o 'I believe' son muy fáciles y sencillas, pero se corresponden con un nivel básico. Sin embargo, es posible utilizarlas si queremos redactar un texto más formal o de más nivel, y para ello tendremos que añadirles intensificadores. Los intensificadores son palabras que dan fuerza a nuestra opinión. Aquí os dejo algunos:

Completely - I completely agree - Estoy completamente de acuerdo...

Amazingly - I amazingly believe - Sorprendentemente creo...

Totally - I totally think - Totalmente pienso...

Utterly - I utterly believe - Totalmente creo...

Quite - I quite agree - Coincido en que... / Estoy bastante de acuerdo en que...

Body - Cuerpo

En el cuerpo presentamos ideas que argumenten nuestra opinión. Es importante que cada idea se corresponda con un párrafo, es decir, no debemos escribir dos ideas distintas en el mismo párrafo. Esto facilitará mucho la lectura y la compresión al lector y mostrará que somos personas ordenadas y con una opinión clara. El cuerpo suele variar entre uno y tres párrafos. Si queremos ofrecer algún argumento más, podemos añadir algún párrafo más, pero no recomiendo que sean más de 5. Realmente, lo ideal son 3.

Hay varios conectores que nos pueden ayudar a introducir nuestros argumentos.

Para el primer párrafo argumentativo del cuerpo:

Para el segundo y/o tercer párrafo argumentativo del cuerpo:

Para el último párrafo argumentativo del cuerpo:

En el caso de que queramos añadir una opinión opuesta a la nuestra:

Conclusion - Conclusión

La conclusión será el último párrafo que escribiremos. En ella, debemos resumir de nuevo nuestra opinión y enumerar los argumentos de forma realmente breve. No tenemos que explicar nada, sino simplemente mencionarlos.

Algunos conectores útiles para introducir la conclusión:

Consejos:

1. No utilicéis nunca abreviaturas. Un opinion essay debe ser una redacción formal, así que las abreviaturas, como bien sabéis, no son bienvenidas.

2. Argumentad siempre vuestra opinión, es decir, si afirmáis algo, argumentad por qué. No basta con decir 'I do not agree', debéis decir por qué no estáis de acuerdo.

3. Intentad utilizar conectores distintos. No digáis en cada párrafo 'I think', la variedad en el lenguaje es riqueza.

4. No escribáis una conclusión demasiado larga. Debe ser clara y breve.

The end!

Los opinion essays son un tema muy común en exámenes de inglés. Pero, además, saber expresar en el día a día lo que pensamos es esencial.

Espero que con los conectores y los consejos que hemos visto hoy, ¡os resulte ahora mucho más fácil dar vuestra opinión!

¡Ah! Y si queréis repasar los conectores para cualquier tipo de essay y para nuestro día a día, os dejo este artículo:

L inkers and connectors: los conectores el inglés

See you soon!

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Opinion Essay: cómo escribir un artículo de opinión * Aprende con Adela

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¡Hola a todos y bienvenidos un jueves más! Hoy vamos a ver cómo escribir un artículo de opinión, es decir, un OPINION ESSAY. Saber redactar un opinion essay conlleva conocer la estructura del texto así como algunos conectores y formas para introducir nuestra opinión.

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What is debating?. Rules and mechanisms for being good speakers

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Debating is an extremely useful skill to have. Being a good debater can bring many benefits such as job success, leadership opportunities, as well as good grades in school. If you're wondering how to debate successfully, we've got all the tips you need.

What is Debating

A debate is a structured contest where you try to win by creating the most convincing argument. Debates are oftentimes formal but can occur in informal settings as well.

Debate Structure

In a debate, there is usually a statement given, and participants must either choose the affirmative side or the negative side. Debate participants are given some time to prepare and then have the opportunity to speak for a set amount of time. The speakers switch turns between affirmative and negative sides, and finally a judge makes a decision on which side made the most convincing arguments and won the debate.

Roles of the Speakers

1. First Affirmative:

This person sets the scene for the rest of their team by defining terms, listing arguments they disagree with, and stating their interpretations of the topic. The first affirmative speaker also provides 2-3 arguments in their team's favor.

2. First Negative:

They might try to change the tone of the debate by redefining definitions and then rebut the first affirmative arguments, followed by 2-3 arguments of their own.

3. Second Affirmative:

The second affirmative speaker resolves definition issues, rebuts the first negative speaker, and puts forth 2-3 new supports for the arguments.

4. Second Negative:

Continue to rebut the first affirmative arguments, but focus on rebuttal of the second affirmative arguments and deliver 2-3 new arguments against the notion.

5. Third Affirmative:

Rebut specific arguments from the second negative, and defend important attacks on their team's arguments. Conclude the argument with a brief summary and try not to include any new information.

6. Third Negative:

Rebut specific arguments from the second affirmative, and defend important attacks on their team's arguments. Conclude the argument with a brief summary and try not to include any new information.

Defining in the Debate

Many debaters often waste time trying to define terms within their speeches. Before you waste precious time doing so, take the time while writing your speech to determine if you really need to define a term.

Ask yourself, "Will it be confusing to judges and listeners if I don't define this term?" and "Will the incorrect interpretation of this term be detrimental to my argument?"

That should help you narrow down the number of terms you need to define in your speeches. Stick to defining only the ones that are absolutely necessary.

How to Debate: Basic Argument Structure

There are a few ways to divide the argument structure. Try to do what makes the most sense for your topic.

For example, you could put each speaker in charge of one area where the argument takes place, such as social, political, and economical. No matter what structure you choose, try to put the most compelling of arguments at the beginning of each speech if you are listing multiple arguments.

Here is an example structure:

Claim: What is your team claiming? Present the argument in a clear statement.

Evidence: Add in any evidence you have to support the claim such as quotes, statistics, anecdotes, etc.

Impact: What impact does this evidence have on society? How does this support your claim?

The Rebuttal

The rebuttal is a very significant part of the debate process. If a team can pick apart the opposing team's evidence, then their claim falls apart.

Here are some common argument flaws to help form a rebuttal:

1. False Dichotomy:

The speaker tries to falsely divide the argument into two sides, when there are in fact many. Sometimes the speaker does this on purpose, but other times it can indicate that they don't understand the topic well.

2. Assertion:

An assertion is when a speaker makes an argument that is unfounded, or has no evidence. Give a reason why this is an assertion by showing how there hasn't been enough evidence to prove the validity of a statement.

3. Morally Flawed:

A morally flawed argument can be rebutted against because, although it could be true, it might be severely morally flawed. An example of this could be, "All stray dogs should be put to sleep because it will save the state money and eliminate the need for animal shelters."

4. Correlation Rather Than Causation:

This is a common favorite. A speaker may suggest that two pieces of information are linked, when there is no evidence to support that one caused the other.

5. Failure to Deliver Promises:

You can use this in your rebuttal if you notice a speaker has forgotten to follow up on evidence they claimed they would provide. This can happen sometimes if a speaker loses track of their own argument and is a valid item to bring up in a rebuttal.

6. Straw Man:

This is when the opposing team brings up an argument against their own case and then rebuts it.

7. Contradiction:

If a speaker contradicts something that was said previously either by themselves or by a teammate, point out this contradiction as it reduces the team's credibility.

8. Compare the Conclusion to Reality:

Try to show what it would look like right now if what the other team suggests is implemented. This will likely show how the team's suggestions are unrealistic or will cause further problems.

How to Prepare For a Debate

1. Be a Team: Work Together

Remember that you are on a team and that means you work together. Read each others' speeches, practice in front of one another, and make sure your arguments work together and follow a cohesive line of thought.

2. Write Individual Speeches

Before you come together, break off individually and have each person brainstorm on their own. This will help to bring together a larger assortment of arguments, and will help your team identify which arguments are the main ones and should be presented as such.

3. Analyze the Evidence

You will win the debate by being able to prove that you have the most sound evidence. Triple check the evidence you have to make sure it is accurate and can be proven. Find multiple sources to back your claim.

4. Arguments for Both Sides

Be prepared by having arguments ready in favor of the other side's argument. In doing this, you are preparing for what the other team will say and can potentially foresee comments from them as well as flaws in their arguments.

5. Prepare Your Speeches

Preparing your speech is an important part of the process. Write it first by yourself, then have your teammates look over your evidence and arguments. Try to discuss your speech frequently with your team so that you are all on the same page about what may happen during the debate.

6. Be Confident

The more prepared you are, the more confident you will become! Every second you spend preparing puts you that much ahead of the competition, so know that preparing will bring you confidence. During the debate, even if you are nervous on the inside, you can fake confidence by always referring to the evidence, pausing when necessary, and making eye contact.

Preparing for a debate is all about studying the material. For more tips on study skills, check out our blog post on what study habits to keep and which to drop.

Tips to Win Every Debate Round

The Art of Rhetoric

The first part of rhetoric is invention. This means knowing your audiences' interests and desires and playing into them.

A good argument arrangement goes far. Try to organize your argument by making your claim, adding in evidence, and showing the impact to support the claim.

Improve your style by remembering your speech:

If you know your speech by heart, you can start to work on your speaking style. A memorized speech gives you confidence, and with that confidence, you can focus your efforts on delivery.

Amplify your performance by enhancing your delivery:

Gesture, body language, tone, and eye contact are all significant parts of delivery in debate. It's not just what you are saying, but how you say it that will win over the judges.

Improve Your Speaking Skills

As you practice, take note of when you use filler words such as "like" or "um." Get in the habit of replacing these words with silence. This will make you look thoughtful, rather than unprepared.

When you use the same words multiple times in your speech, you bore your audience, appear unprepared, and less well spoken. Avoid this by writing your speech with different words for commonly used ones, and having a list of synonyms for words you believe you will commonly use.

Speaking slowly and calmly helps to deliver your points effectively.

Making rebuttals can get exciting and heated, but overdoing the emotion is never a good idea. Remain calm but firm and confident during the rebuttals.

The Dramatic Effect

Make all your movements during your delivery neutral, open, defined, and strong. Don't be afraid to use the full stage to your advantage, but make controlled movements.

Try to connect with as many people as possible by moving your eye contact around the room. Practice doing so line by line so you increase the number of people you make eye contact with.

Don't be a boring or monotonous speaker, change up your tone! Try to act as if you are talking to your audience, not reciting a speech from memory.

Dramatic pauses are extremely powerful, but when done at the wrong time can be detrimental to the argument. Master the dramatic pause and put it at the right time for your case.

Use a passionate tone of voice when closing - it's something that will make your argument memorable.

A Class Debate

If you are a teacher looking to have a class debate, the format and rules can be a bit simpler than a formal, traditional debate.

First, introduce the topic to your students. Choose a topic that your students will be able to relate to. Then, allow students to choose, or assign affirmative or negative sides, making sure the number for each is even. Some teachers prefer to break those groups further in half so that the teams aren't as big, which will give you two debates.

Give your students plenty of time for preparation, which will include research, speech writing, and practicing. Start the debate, and make sure you are keeping track of time for each speaker. Then, make your judgment. It might be worthwhile to use student judges, or teachers from another class to be the judge(s).

Conclusion

Debating is an important life skill that will help you in many facets of life. Hopefully our guide has answered all of your questions on how to debate, and has prepared you to win your next one!

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