You all know what Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are now. You all know how to paraphrase written text and verbal conversation. You all have a basic understanding of what a debate is and what philosophical chairs is as well. YOU ARE READY!
Below you will see the topics and the learning targets for today's game. Please bring your open mind and open heart to the game today. Philosophical chairs is not played to belittle anyone, make someone feel inferior, or make someone feel better than someone else. This game is played to practice the art of persuasion and influence, NOT MANIPULATION!! This game is played to form thoughts and opinions as well as support them with your credibility, reason, and your feelings. Feel free to try things out today and make mistakes. I'm asking you to make mistakes today. Get out of your comfort zones. Today is practice. As long as you participate there is no way you can fail at this.
· STEM Academy should facilitate modules as opposed to direct instruction to encourage the development of self0directed learning and the understanding of concepts.
· Organ donation should be compulsory for all United States citizens
· The public's right to know is more important than the privacy of celebrities
· September 11 should be made a national holiday
· Middle schools should not have promotion ceremonies
· Schools should be year round
· Zoos do more good than harm
· The United States government should provide free healthcare for all U.S. citizens
· The United States should significantly expand its use of nuclear power
· Beauty pageants do more good than harm
· All Americans should be required to provide one year of national service
· College athletes should be paid
· To combat obesity, the government is always looking at policies to encourage people to eat healthier foods while cutting out fatty and sugary items, but what about the idea of food taxes on certain goods?
· Should Americans carry an identity card with them at all times or is this and invasion of privacy?
· Should the U.S. government continue to aid other countries or help our own?
· Should High Schools offer alternate training for those who do not intend on going to college instead of the same education?
Learning Targets:
I can make informed judgements about media.
I can prepare for and engage in collaborative discussions (large group, small group or partner), clearly expressing my own ideas and building on others’ ideas.
I can sort out relevant information from irrelevant information in written text and in information presented orally.
Yours truly,
C
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