Trial Debate L1 - Legos vs Slime

In this lesson, you will debate about:

Legos vs. Slime

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Compare and contrast two sides of a debate using clear reasons

• Give 2 reasons and examples to support your opinion
• Add an engaging introduction to hook your audience
• Listen actively and respond to opposing viewpoints
• Summarize your position confidently in a conclusion

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

1. Decide which is better—legos vs slime—and explain three reasons why
2. Give one example for each reason
3. Add an introduction and conclusion
4. Put it all together and share it out loud
5. Debate against your mentor and respond to challenges
6. Homework (Optional)

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Introduction

What is debate?

A debate is a "speaking game" where you try to win with your ideas!

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Introduction

Parts of a Debate

Introduction

Arguments

Conclusion

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Start

Let's Debate!

Which side are you on?

Legos

Slime

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Video

Match the items to the correct toy!

Amazing!

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Warm Up

Rate how fun each activity is and explain why!

Building a House

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Warm Up

Rate how fun each activity is and explain why!

Mixing Colors

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Warm Up

Rate how fun each activity is and explain why!

Feeling Textures

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Warm Up

Rate how fun each activity is and explain why!

Getting Messy

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Warm Up

Rate how fun each activity is and explain why!

Stepping on a Lego

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Reading

Legos vs Slime: The Big Debate

Legos are colorful blocks to build. Slime is soft and fun to squeeze.

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Explain

Which is better:Legos or Slime?

First, . Second, .

[Reason 1] + [Example 1]

[Reason 2] + [Example 2]

Start debate

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Introduction

Add an introduction

Start with a cool fact or question

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Conclusion

Say a conclusion

Say "In conclusion..." and say your 2 points!

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Mentor talk to parents

안녕하세요, 학부모님! Hello, parents!

부모님 계세요? Are your parents around?

나오나우에서 곧 전화로 자녀의 수업 피드백과 프로그램 안내를 드릴 예정입니다. Nao Now will call you soon with your child’s lesson feedback and program details.

오늘 체험 수업에 함께해 주셔서 감사합니다! Thank you for joining today’s trial—we loved having you!

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Conclusion

Say your main idea one more time.Example:"Dinosaurs are strong and fast. They are the best! Thank you."

Arguments

Give a Reason and an Example.

• Reason: "A dinosaur is good for travel."
• Example: "I can ride it to school!"

Debate and Rebuttal

• Share your 2 reasons and give one example for each.
• Your mentor will rebut (disagree with) your reasons.
• You must defend your opinion and explain why your reasons are still strong.
• Then, listen to your mentor’s reasons and try to rebut them back!

Introduction

Say what you think.Example: "I think a dinosaur is the best pet!"

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