E-Money
Giving Arguments
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students can:
- identify the communicative purpose of an argumentative text;
- identify the issue and the writer's position;
- identify advantages and disadvantages of e-money.
Task
Activity 1 – Look, Think, and Talk
Look at the pictures of different payment methods:
QRIS – GoPay – OVO – DANA – Debit Card – Cash
Answer the questions.
Which payment method do you use most often?
What do you usually use it for?
Which payment method is the most convenient?
Which payment method is the safest? Why?
Do you think people will stop using cash in the future?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Not sure
Why?
Activity 2 Determine whether each statement is an Opinion (O) or an Argument (A).
| Statement | O / A |
|---|---|
| 1. I think e-money is convenient. | ____ |
| 2. E-money makes transactions faster. | ____ |
| 3. In my opinion, cash is safer. | ____ |
| 4. E-money provides a record of transactions. | ____ |
| 5. I believe students should learn to use digital money responsibly. | ____ |
| 6. Digital payments can be used for online purchases. | ____ |
O = Opinion → a personal belief or viewpoint.
A = Argument → a reason or supporting statement that can strengthen an opinion.