Lesson 15 of 20 ยท Arguments & Debate
PuzzlebeginnerThe Art of Concession
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Acknowledging good points from the other side
Think About This
๐๐ Would you rather be as big as an elephant or as small as a mouse? Pick a side and give 2 reasons!
Thinking Steps
๐ Discover!
Look at the activity. What's interesting? What stands out?
๐ค Wonder!
Ask yourself: WHY is it like that? What do I think?
โ Try It!
Pick your answer or try the challenge. Be brave!
โญ Share!
Tell a friend or grown-up what you figured out!
Key Points
Master acknowledging good points from the other side
Apply arguments & debate in real situations
Build habits of arguments & debate
Key Vocabulary
Disagree
When you think something different โ and that's okay!
Agree
When you think the same thing as someone
Why This Matters in Real Life
When you tell Mom WHY you want something, you're making an argument! 'I want juice BECAUSE I'm thirsty!' ๐ง
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1Can you teach a stuffed animal about acknowledging good points from the other side? They're a great audience! ๐งธ
- 2What was tricky? What was easy? Show with your thumbs โ up ๐ or down ๐!
- 3Draw your favorite thing from today's lesson and put it on the fridge! ๐จ
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3'I like summer BECAUSE swim!'
