3

Case 3 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate

Puzzlebeginnerโญ 30 XPโš–๏ธ Court of Fair

Listen First, Then Respond

๐Ÿ”ŽCase Brief #3

๐Ÿ‘ซ You and your friend disagree about something.

๐ŸŽฏ Your mission

Crack the code.

โšก The twist

Find the weakness in the argument you agree with.

What You'll Learn

๐Ÿง  The #1 debate skill isn't talking โ€” it's LISTENING. You can't respond well if you didn't understand what the other person said. Here's how to do it: 1. Look carefully at the problem. What do you see? 2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something? 3. Try an answer! It's totally okay to be wrong โ€” that's how we learn. 4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else! You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!

Key Concept: Active listening in debate

๐ŸŽญ

Think About This

๐Ÿ‘ซ You and your friend disagree about something. How can active listening in debate help you figure out who's right โ€” or if you're BOTH a little right?

Thinking Steps

๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿ‘€ What Do I See?

Look at the problem about active listening in debate. What do you notice?

๐Ÿงช

๐Ÿค” What Do I Know?

What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?

๐ŸŽฏ

๐Ÿ’ก What's My Idea?

Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?

๐Ÿชž

โญ What Did I Learn?

Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!

Key Points

1

Master active listening in debate

2

Apply arguments & debate in real situations

3

Build habits of arguments & debate

Key Vocabulary

Reason

The 'why' behind what you think

Disagree

Thinking something different

๐ŸŒ

Why This Matters in Real Life

Grown-ups use arguments debate every day in their jobs. The practice you're doing now builds skills that last a lifetime!

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

  • 1Can you explain active listening in debate to a friend using your own words?
  • 2What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
  • 3Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!

Solve the Case

Case 1

1 of 3

What is the main idea of active listening in debate?

๐Ÿ†

Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Pick a topic you feel strongly about. Try to argue the opposite side.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง

For the dinner table

โ€œWhen is it OK to disagree โ€” and how?โ€

๐ŸŽฏ

Next Smart Case

We'll pick a case that matches exactly how well you're thinking right now.

โš–๏ธShare card

Challenge a friend

Can they solve this case? Share it on IG, TikTok, or WhatsApp.

Your Cart (0)

Your cart is empty

Browse our shop to find activities your kids will love

Listen First, Then Respond โ€” Arguments & Debate | 2nd Grade Critical Thinking | LittleActivity | LittleActivity