Case 11 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
Challengebeginnerโญ 30 XPโ๏ธ Court of FairCross-Examination
๐๐ Would you rather be as big as an elephant or as small as a mouse.
๐ฏ Your mission
Take the risk and try.
โก The twist
The loudest argument isn't always the strongest.
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Questioning the other side's arguments
Think About This
๐๐ Would you rather be as big as an elephant or as small as a mouse? Pick a side and give 2 reasons!
Thinking Steps
๐ Read!
Look at everything carefully. No rushing!
๐งฉ Connect!
Does this remind you of something you already know?
๐๏ธ Do It!
Time to try! Draw it, say it, or show it!
๐ Awesome!
You finished! What was your favorite part?
Key Points
Master questioning the other side's arguments
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Disagree
When you think something different โ and that's okay!
Agree
When you think the same thing as someone
Why This Matters in Real Life
When you tell Mom WHY you want something, you're making an argument! 'I want juice BECAUSE I'm thirsty!' ๐ง
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1Can you teach a stuffed animal about questioning the other side's arguments? They're a great audience! ๐งธ
- 2What was tricky? What was easy? Show with your thumbs โ up ๐ or down ๐!
- 3Draw your favorite thing from today's lesson and put it on the fridge! ๐จ
Solve the Case
Case 1
1 of 3'Because I said so' โ good reason?
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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