Case 14 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
Challengebeginnerโญ 30 XPโ๏ธ Court of FairDebate: Should Homework Exist?
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: Applied debate practice
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 Search!
Read the question carefully. What is it asking you?
๐ก Ideas!
Think of TWO possible answers. Don't pick yet!
๐ฏ Choose!
Now pick the best one. Why did you pick it?
๐ช Reflect!
Were you right? That's great! Were you wrong? That's great too โ you learned!
Key Points
Master applied debate practice
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Agree
When you think the same thing as someone
Disagree
When you think something different โ and that's okay!
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 applied debate practice? 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 3Someone shares idea, you...?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pick a topic you feel strongly about. Try to argue the opposite side.
For the dinner table
โWhen is it OK to disagree โ and how?โ
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