Getting Started

1.Take out your Word Generation folder.

Students will debate do the benefits of renting a pet

outweigh the potential harm it can cause the animals.

Vocabulary

whereas - although, on the contrary

capable - able to do a job well

ongoing - continuing without interruption

compatible - able to be together happily

notion - idea or belief

Vocabulary

Rap music is really lame whereas country music is really hot.

Any person in the world is capable of being President of the United States.

Miley Cyrus has an ongoing conflict with Nicki Minaj.

A dating website is a great way to decide if you are compatible with another person.

I have this notion that I am the best teacher ever.

Students will debate do the benefits of renting a pet

outweigh the potential harm it can cause the animals.

Turn and Talk

Pro or Con?

Debate

Pro - argues the yes side of the debate

Con - argues the no side of the debate

Moderator - use accountable talk sentence stems to keep the debate going. After pro and con each speak, moderators summarize arguments and recall focus words used

Evaluator - tallies the number of focus words used by pro, con, and moderator

Opposite Sides1. One side of the room is the “Yes” side, and the opposite side

of the room is the “No” side

2. Only the student with the talking stick is permitted to speak. Everyone else is standing up straight and actively listening.

3. Be prepared to own your answer.

Must provide evidence to back up your claim.

Use focus words.

Use phrases like I believe that…, I agree with you but…, You make a good point, but have you considered…, Can you show me evidence in the text that…

4. If you are sufficiently swayed by a justification from the other side, be prepared to justify your move to that side of the room.

Do the benefits of renting a pet outweigh the potential harm it

can cause the animals?