Case 2 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
Scenariobeginnerโญ 30 XPโ๏ธ Court of FairAgree or Disagree โ and WHY
๐ You're at school and something happens that involves respectful position-taking.
๐ฏ Your mission
Judge the situation.
โก The twist
The loudest argument isn't always the strongest.
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Respectful position-taking
Think About This
๐ You're at school and something happens that involves respectful position-taking. Your teacher asks the class to think about it. What do you notice? What questions pop into your head?
Thinking Steps
๐ What Do I See?
Look at the problem about respectful position-taking. What do you notice?
๐ค What Do I Know?
What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?
๐ก What's My Idea?
Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?
โญ What Did I Learn?
Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!
Key Points
Master respectful position-taking
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Reason
The 'why' behind what you think
Disagree
Thinking something different
Why This Matters in Real Life
Grown-ups use arguments debate every day in their jobs. The practice you're doing now builds skills that last a lifetime!
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1Can you explain respectful position-taking to a friend using your own words?
- 2What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
- 3Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!
Solve the Case
Case 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of respectful position-taking?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
In your next disagreement, repeat back what the other person said before replying.
For the dinner table
โWhen is it OK to disagree โ and how?โ
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