Getting Started
1. Reminder:
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Students will debate whether or not the government should impose a mandatory
year of service by using the opposite sides protocol.
Success Criteria
I can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct content.
I can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.
Vocabularyvoluntary - by your own choice; not forced
literacy - the ability to read or write
impose - to force somebody to accept
allocate - to set apart for a specific purpose
rigid - strict or unbending
Students will debate whether or not the government should impose a mandatory
year of service by using the opposite sides protocol.
Turn and Talk
Pro or Con?
DebatePro - argues the yes side of the debate
Con - argues the no side of the debate
Moderator - use accountable talk sentence stems to keep the debate going. After pro and con each speak, moderators summarize arguments and recall focus words used
Evaluator - tallies the number of focus words used by pro, con, and moderator
Opposite Sides1. One side of the room is the “Yes” side, and the opposite side
of the room is the “No” side
2. Only the student with the talking stick is permitted to speak. Everyone else is standing up straight and actively listening.
3. Be prepared to own your answer.
Must provide evidence to back up your claim.
Use focus words.
Use phrases like I believe that…, I agree with you but…, You make a good point, but have you considered…, Can you show me evidence in the text that…
4. If you are sufficiently swayed by a justification from the other side, be prepared to justify your move to that side of the room.
Should the government should impose a mandatory year of
service?
Success Criteria
I can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct content
I can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.