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Instructions for making the Debatable foldable

Project Description: Getting students to see the two sides of each issue is a challenging lesson to teach. Now give students the tools to consider all sides before participating in a debate! Students can work in partners for this project or work independently and present

bothsides of an issue or situation.

Materials: • 2 file folders• Brainstorm Templates• Construction paper

Step 1

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Use brainstorming templates to research and consider the different sides of an issue

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Instructions for making the Debatable foldable

Step 2

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Tape two file folders together as shown below.

Cut an oval shape in the middle of each file folder. Use construction paper to create the hair and clothing of your two debaters. Be sure to include a front pocket out of construction paper to hold the brainstorming sheets for easy access. Complete the thought bubbles and speech bubbles for the different sides and glue onto the file folders.

Folds for easy storage! Glue cover onto project!

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What do I know about my position? Who or what is affected by my position?

What is important about my position? What are the negative aspects of my position?

Answer the following questions for each argument on the position you support. M

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Is the information reliable? How do you know?

What does the evidence say? How do you know?

Do I have any flaws in my position? Who supports my opinion? Why? Why not?

Answer the following questions for each argument on the position you support. M

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What do I know about their position? Who or what is affected by their position?

What is important about their position?

What are the negative aspects of their position?

How do others view this issue or topic? Try to see if from their side and answer the questions.

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Is the information reliable? How do you know?

What does the evidence say? How do you know?

Do they have any flaws in their position?

Who supports their opinion? Why? Why not?

How do others view this issue or topic? Try to see if from their side and answer the questions.

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What is their point of view on this event or topic?

Why do you think they have this opinion? What previous experience or personality trait influences them?

How would they express their opinion on this event or topic? Write their opening argument below.

What action would they take to fix or explain this event? Why?

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What is their point of view on this event or topic? How is it different from the first character?

Why do you think they have this opinion? What previous experience or personality trait influences them?

How would they express their opinion on this event or topic? Write their opening argument below.

What action would they take to fix or explain this event? Why? Is it different from the first character?

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