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Description[]
This is an exercise to develop critical thinking and writing skills for debate.
Materials[]
- Worksheet in Attachment
Procedure[]
- Explain the concept of debate. Include: arguments, reasons, and support (evidence).
- Some background information on sustainability issues can be provided.
- The JTE can help discuss concepts like "necessary evil."
- This many work better as homework.
Variations[]
- You can require outside research to refute the arguments.
- You can define some of the words in the paragraph given.