Lesson Objective: SWBAT determine what is the art of debate and begin generating a list of potential Hot Topics for debate.
CCSS: ELA-Literacy.6.LS.4; RI.6.5, 6.6
CCSS: ELA-Literacy.6.LS.4; RI.6.5, 6.6
- DO NOW: Why is it important to select the right topic for debating others? (Please explain.)
- Whole class: Students will watch a video of a middle school debate session. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv1S9QPblv0
- Collaborative: SW work with their small groups on generating a list of Hot Topics on possible debate questions that will be approved by teacher.
- Independent: SW work independently on assigned weekly Achieve 3000 articles.
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