Fifth graders, I am so impressed with amount of thought and energy that when into your debates this quarter. There was huge improvement throughout the whole grade and students seemed highly motivated to succeed.
Below you will see the list of debates we did this quarter and a list of reflection questions you can choose from. You must choose 4 out of the 8 questions but you can certainly choose more if you'd like! Be sure to include links, photos, or videos in your post to help your reader stayed focused.
Below you will see the list of debates we did this quarter and a list of reflection questions you can choose from. You must choose 4 out of the 8 questions but you can certainly choose more if you'd like! Be sure to include links, photos, or videos in your post to help your reader stayed focused.
Reflection Questions -Which debate topic was most interesting to you? Which topic was most controversial? -Talk about a really convincing warrant you heard or said during a debate. -Which debate was most challenging for you? Explain why. -What did you improve the most in? How do you know? -Which debate are you most proud of? Explain why. -How does it feel to be assigned a side of a debate you don't agree with? -100% of the class changed their mind at least once during the debates. What does this tell you? -Give an example of a time you had your mind changed and explain what changed it. | -Are cats better than dogs? -Should schools ban homework? -Should cell phones be allowed in school? -Should schools make students wear uniforms? -Is TV a bad influence on students? -Should cafeterias offer sweet snacks? -Does the internet bring more harm than good? -Should kids under 12 use devices? -Should schools have more field trips? -Should children go to extra classes after school? -Are Samsung devices better than Apple? -Should children be paid for chores? -Should AIS ban plastic cups? -Should we ban smoking in Vietnam? -Are video games good for learning? -Should we have the death penalty? -Should computers replace teachers? -Are report cards necessary? -Are books better than the internet? -Should we have year-round school? |