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Debate Class Lesson 9
Can Small Actions by Students Help Fix Big Global Problems?
Can Small Actions by Students Help Fix Big Global Problems?
DC-L9
Content Overview
This lesson includes:
Key vocabulary and definitions
Vocabulary drag-and-drop activity
Discussion questions
A short reading about the topic
Two different perspectives
One debate strategy with examples
Two examples of weak debate responses
A final debate question for students to answer
DC-L9
Objectives
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about youth action and global impact
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about youth action and global impact
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
DC-L9
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
a problem that affects people around the world (e.g., climate change, hunger)
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
a plan or action to start something important
understanding and paying attention to a problem
something you do or give to help
global issue
awareness
initiative
contribution
Título
Título
Título
Título
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
DC-L9
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
something you do regularly, often without thinking
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
using resources in a way that doesn’t harm the future
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
the effect or change caused by something
a duty to do your part
sustainability
impact
responsibility
habit
Título
Título
Título
Título
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
DC-L9
Vocabulary Practice
Drag the words next to complete the arguments.
habits
impact
awareness
global issue
initiative
contribution
responsibility
sustainability
1. A small student can raise about a and inspire others to act. 2. When many students make a small , the total can be bigger than we expect. 3. Building sustainable , like recycling or saving water, can support long-term . 4. If students take for their daily actions, they can help reduce major world problems step by step.
DC-L9
Pick and Talk
DC-L9
Read and Answer
Q3
The world faces many big problems like pollution, poverty, and inequality. Some people believe that students can help by taking small actions: saving energy, using less plastic, learning the truth, or talking about change. These actions build habits, grow awareness, and sometimes lead to bigger impact. Others say big problems need governments, laws, and money—not just students. They believe small actions are not enough. So, do small student actions matter in the fight for a better world?
Q2
Q1
DC-L9
Perspective A
DC-L9
Debate Strategy
Read the examples and answer: what is the strategy used to build an argument?
Using Reasons and Results
Example 1
When students reduce waste, it lowers pollution and teaches others to do the same.
If students use reusable bottles, it helps reduce plastic waste.
Example 2
Talking about problems in class helps people understand and care more.
Example 3
Click to check
DC-L9
Debate Strategy
Read the following examples and say why they are bad. Then check your answers.
I think helping is good.
Example 1
Click to check
I don’t care about global problems because I don’t like watching the news.
Example 2
Click to check
DC-L9
Strategy Practice Activity
Write one sentence showing why student actions matter and what result they bring.
DC-L9
Debate Time
Can small actions by students really help fix big global problems?
Choose your side and get ready to speak. This check list will help you build a strong argument.
Your opinion
Your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
GOODBYE
See you next time!
22
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Student: Teacher:
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Comments
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Drawing and Writing
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Play A Game: Tic-Tac-Toe
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Why do some people believe they help?
What are some big global problems you know about?
Do you think students can help solve these problems?
What are some examples of small actions?
Why do others say they are not enough?
This is too vague and doesn’t explain your thinking.
Personal opinions are okay, but this one avoids the real issue.
Button Functions
Click to make something appear or dissapear. Click until all icons dissapear.
Click to play a sound.
Click to go to the reward game section of the lesson.
Click to go to the whiteboard.
Click to go to make a star appear.
Click to go to get more information about the slide, or get tips on how to teach it.
Should schools teach students how to help the world?
What are some small actions students can take?
Why might some people think student actions don’t make a big difference?
Debate Lesson 9: Can small actions by students help solve big problems
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Transcript
Welcome!
Welcome!
Class Will Begin Soon
Button Functions
Debate Class Lesson 9
Can Small Actions by Students Help Fix Big Global Problems?
Can Small Actions by Students Help Fix Big Global Problems?
DC-L9
Content Overview
This lesson includes:
Key vocabulary and definitions
Vocabulary drag-and-drop activity
Discussion questions
A short reading about the topic
Two different perspectives
One debate strategy with examples
Two examples of weak debate responses
A final debate question for students to answer
DC-L9
Objectives
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Define and use at least 5 topic-specific words in a short discussion or written task
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about youth action and global impact
Identify and compare two different viewpoints about youth action and global impact
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Construct a simple argument and formulate a rebuttal using debate sentence frames
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Demonstrate polite disagreement using appropriate expressions
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
Deliver a 1-minute spoken opinion using at least one debate strategy
DC-L9
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
a problem that affects people around the world (e.g., climate change, hunger)
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
a plan or action to start something important
understanding and paying attention to a problem
something you do or give to help
global issue
awareness
initiative
contribution
Título
Título
Título
Título
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
DC-L9
Vocabulary
Guess the meaning of the words. Then click on them to see if you are right.
something you do regularly, often without thinking
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
using resources in a way that doesn’t harm the future
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
Usa esta cara de la tarjeta para dar más información sobre un tema. Focalízate en un concepto. Haz que el aprendizaje y la comunicación sean más eficientes.
the effect or change caused by something
a duty to do your part
sustainability
impact
responsibility
habit
Título
Título
Título
Título
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
Escribe aquí una descripción breve
DC-L9
Vocabulary Practice
Drag the words next to complete the arguments.
habits
impact
awareness
global issue
initiative
contribution
responsibility
sustainability
1. A small student can raise about a and inspire others to act. 2. When many students make a small , the total can be bigger than we expect. 3. Building sustainable , like recycling or saving water, can support long-term . 4. If students take for their daily actions, they can help reduce major world problems step by step.
DC-L9
Pick and Talk
DC-L9
Read and Answer
Q3
The world faces many big problems like pollution, poverty, and inequality. Some people believe that students can help by taking small actions: saving energy, using less plastic, learning the truth, or talking about change. These actions build habits, grow awareness, and sometimes lead to bigger impact. Others say big problems need governments, laws, and money—not just students. They believe small actions are not enough. So, do small student actions matter in the fight for a better world?
Q2
Q1
DC-L9
Perspective A
DC-L9
Debate Strategy
Read the examples and answer: what is the strategy used to build an argument?
Using Reasons and Results
Example 1
When students reduce waste, it lowers pollution and teaches others to do the same.
If students use reusable bottles, it helps reduce plastic waste.
Example 2
Talking about problems in class helps people understand and care more.
Example 3
Click to check
DC-L9
Debate Strategy
Read the following examples and say why they are bad. Then check your answers.
I think helping is good.
Example 1
Click to check
I don’t care about global problems because I don’t like watching the news.
Example 2
Click to check
DC-L9
Strategy Practice Activity
Write one sentence showing why student actions matter and what result they bring.
DC-L9
Debate Time
Can small actions by students really help fix big global problems?
Choose your side and get ready to speak. This check list will help you build a strong argument.
Your opinion
Your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
Two reasons to support your opinion
GOODBYE
See you next time!
22
Feedback Form
Debate Class Lesson 9
needs improvement
Student: Teacher:
good job
outstanding
excellent
Vocabulary Speaking Grammar Reading
Comments
20
Drawing and Writing
Notepad
Play A Game: Tic-Tac-Toe
40
40
Why do some people believe they help?
What are some big global problems you know about?
Do you think students can help solve these problems?
What are some examples of small actions?
Why do others say they are not enough?
This is too vague and doesn’t explain your thinking.
Personal opinions are okay, but this one avoids the real issue.
Button Functions
Click to make something appear or dissapear. Click until all icons dissapear.
Click to play a sound.
Click to go to the reward game section of the lesson.
Click to go to the whiteboard.
Click to go to make a star appear.
Click to go to get more information about the slide, or get tips on how to teach it.
Should schools teach students how to help the world?
What are some small actions students can take?
Why might some people think student actions don’t make a big difference?