Work in pairs. Talk about the best stories to read. A: What stories should I read? B: I think… A: Do you think I should read The Arabian Nights? B: Yes, I do. I think… / No, I don' t. I think… Plato and The Republic Plato lived in ancient Greece. He was a great thinker and writer, and his ideas helped start Western philosophy. He wrote down his ideas in the form of many famous dialogues and letters. The Republic is his most famous book. In it, Plato discusses politics and what makes a good city and a good man. The modern world is still influenced by his writings about life, education, government, art, maths and science. Module task: Organising a class talk Work in groups. Prepare a talk. Read the statement: We are more influenced by films than books. Think of some films or books you have seen or read. How did they influence you? Decide on your point of view. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Make notes about why you agree or disagree with the statement. Plan your talk. Plan what you want to say. Make notes about your ideas. Present your talk to the class. Use your notes to help you.