Is Equal Always Fair?
Suggested lesson sequence
Warm up (2 minutes), read for gist, read again for detail, compare answers with evidence, complete vocabulary, discuss and write. Adapt timing to the learner. Score comprehension separately from vocabulary; neither score establishes a CEFR level.
Answer key
- B. To make competing ideas of fairness concrete
The shortage provides a shared example for testing different principles. Evidence: paragraph 1.
- B. Equal chances overlook unequal alternatives.
People without other study space lose more when they miss out. Evidence: paragraph 2.
- A. Intrusive or inconsistent assessment
Evidence requirements can affect privacy and consistency. Evidence: paragraph 3.
- C. People have unequal amounts of available time.
The criticism concerns ability to participate, not the value of volunteering. Evidence: paragraph 4.
- C. Explanation and a way to challenge errors
Complexity makes clear explanations and accessible review important. Evidence: paragraph 5.
- B. Fairness requires examining both reasons and procedures.
The conclusion considers relevant differences, decision processes and challenges. Evidence: paragraph 6.
Vocabulary key
- scarce
- arbitrary
- intrusive
Speaking and writing guidance
Accept different opinions when supported with reasons. Assess task completion, clarity, vocabulary and sentence control separately. For B2, look for a supported position, a relevant counterargument and a response. Do not score political or philosophical agreement.
All stories and country scenarios in this series are original fictional teaching texts. Defne is a recurring fictional adult from İzmir, living in İstanbul and working as a flight attendant. New stories do not establish her exact age, employer or a job change.