Lesson 9 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
ScenariobeginnerRespectful Disagreement
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Civil discourse skills
Think About This
Your class is having a discussion about civil discourse skills. One student says one thing, another says something different. How would you figure out who has the stronger point?
Thinking Steps
๐ Understand
Read carefully. What is the question about civil discourse skills really asking?
๐ Gather Info
What facts and clues do you have? List what you know.
๐ก Think of Options
Come up with at least 2 possible answers. Don't pick the first one yet!
โ Choose & Explain
Pick the best option. Say: 'I chose this because...'
๐ช Reflect
Was your reasoning solid? What would you do differently next time?
Key Points
Master civil discourse skills
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Predict
Guessing what will happen using clues
Analyze
Looking at something carefully to understand it
Compare
Finding what's the same and different
Why This Matters in Real Life
Scientists, teachers, doctors, and business owners all need strong arguments debate skills. You're building the same toolkit they use!
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1How could you use civil discourse skills outside of school this week?
- 2What would happen if everyone was really good at this skill?
- 3What question do you still have? Write it down and try to find the answer.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of civil discourse skills?
