Case 16 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
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You read something online about applied debate on technology but you're not sure if it's true.
๐ฏ Your mission
Pick the smartest move.
โก The twist
Find the weakness in the argument you agree with.
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Applied debate on technology
Think About This
You read something online about applied debate on technology but you're not sure if it's true. What steps would you take to check?
Thinking Steps
๐ Understand
Read carefully. What is the question about applied debate on technology 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 applied debate on technology
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Analyze
Looking at something carefully to understand it
Predict
Guessing what will happen using clues
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 applied debate on technology 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.
Solve the Case
Case 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of applied debate on technology?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
In your next disagreement, repeat back what the other person said before replying.
For the dinner table
โWhen is it OK to disagree โ and how?โ
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