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Debating Ethics with Literature
Use group discussions, analysis, and ethical dilemmas to build critical thinking and an empathetic perspective.
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Genetic Testing: Road Map or Crystal Ball?
After looking at the many aspects of the issues behind genetic testing, learners are exposed to the pros and cons and must take a stand by writing a position paper. They will view the "Who Gets to Know?" video and/or reading case studies...
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Debate on China's One Child Policy
High schoolers learn about China's One Child Policy. They read an article about a specific family's experience under the policy (not included) and research and explain the key points of the policy. They assess the pros and cons in a...
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My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C.
Although this legislative process lesson is designed to accompany a specific text, it is valuable independently. Young learners participate in a picture walk (worksheet included) through My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington,...
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Pros and Cons of Cycling/Reducing Carbon Emissions
Students view a photograph and create a profile for the person in the picture. In this pros and cons lesson, students find the good and bad of cycling and create a plan to improve cycling conditions.
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To Go West or Not to Go West, That is the Question
Young scholars answer the question,"To go West or not to go West?". In this nonfiction lesson students read a piece of nonfiction about going West during the 18th century. Young scholars use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast...
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Argumentative Resources Worksheet: Oklahoma Gun Laws
In this pros and cons worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer to help them prepare for an argumentative essay or debate about Oklahoma gun laws.
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Argumentative Resources Worksheet
In this pros and cons learning exercise, students complete a graphic organizer to help them prepare for an argumentative essay or debate.
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Georgia Performance Standards Framework for ELA Unit 3-7th Grade
Seventh graders explore persuasive writing using the city life and the country life as focus topics. In this persuasion lesson, 7th graders read "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" in an attempt to determine the pros and cons of both...
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Elementary School Uniforms
Fifth graders debate the pros and cons to wearing school uniforms. In this uniforms lesson plan, 5th graders identify, research, and present pros and cons in a debate setting.
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Plus, Minus and Interesting
Students identify the main ideas or topics of a lesson or unit using the plus, minus and interesting graphic organizer. In this main idea or topic lesson, students examine the use of the PMI graphic organizer. They describe the item they...
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Pros and Cons Scale
In this pros and cons graphic organizer worksheet, students use the chart to list pros and cons about a given issue. The organizer can be used for a variety of lessons.
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The Gentle Art of Persuasion: Techniques for Persuading Different Audiences
Students examine the use of persuasive arguments to varying audiences. They define persuasion, read and discuss an article on whether P.E. should be optional, summarize the pros and cons of P.E., and write a letter or a speech.
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Two Option Decision Making Chart
In this language arts worksheet, students use this graphic organizer chart to study the pros and cons of a question in order to make a decision. Students write the question and 2 options, then list pros and cons for each. At the bottom...