DEBATE
So we have learned in station 2 that there are many ways to make decisions in a group setting.
In many of these methods, discussion is necessary.
People on both sides of a decision will need to explain why their way is a better choice and why the other way is a poor choice.
This can formally be structured as a debate.
In many of these methods, discussion is necessary.
People on both sides of a decision will need to explain why their way is a better choice and why the other way is a poor choice.
This can formally be structured as a debate.
1) DO THIS --> Watch this video featuring a local high school debate team talking about the strategies of a good debater.
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2) DO THIS -->
GAME 1 --> Try your hand at supporting your side as a lawyer in this game:
(Get parent permission. Click on link below. You do not need to register, just push "No Thanks" on first screen. Then, choose a case to argue, choose a side and continue with game instructions.) https://www.icivics.org/games/argument-wars Other GAMES to try--> (Free- Adobe Flash needed) https://www.funenglishgames.com/writinggames/debate.html Create a 2 person chat room debate and send a friend a link to join you in your online debate. https://debate-game.openai.com/ Join a multi-player online debate club: http://www.edeb8.com/ 3) DO THIS --> DISCUSS WITH SOMEONE:
Support your side on the following issues by giving at least one supporting idea & give a rebuttle for the opposite side. : 1. Should super-heroes be accountable for the damage they cause to cities? 2. Should your school or community center invest in PC or Apple computers? 3. Should hover boards (or skateboards) be banned in neighborhood parks? |