Getting Started

1. Take out your WordGeneration folder.

2. On the top of page 10 write a claim and
counterclaim for the question should everyone
have access to medical marijuana?

Students will debate should everyone

have access to medical marijuana by
using the opposite sides protocol.

Success Criteria

I can recall this weeks focus words and use them

in correct content.
I can state a claim and use evidence to support
my claim.

Vocabulary
distribution - the act of giving out
outweigh - to be greater or more important
than
anecdotal - based on personal experience
front - an awkward, often faked, appearance
sought - looked for

Tug of War
1. While we should be free to do what we please, government is
necessary when activities endanger the lives of others.
2. Legalizing marijuana reduces the shame of marijuana usage,
resulting in a higher rate of marijuana usage among children
and teenagers.
3. Medical marijuana should be an alternative for those sick.
4. Marijuana smoke has been shown to be far more toxic and
cancer causing than tobacco smoke. Like smoking, others
shouldn't be subjected to second hand smoke.
5. Marijuana use should be like cigarettes or alcohol.

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using the opposite sides protocol.

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Pro or Con?

Debate
Pro - argues the yes side of the debate
Con - argues the no side of the debate
Moderators - use accountable talk sentence
stems to keep the debate going. After pro and con
each speak, moderators summarize arguments
and recall focus words used.
Evaluator - tallies the number of focus words
used by pro, con, and moderator

Opposite Sides
1. One side of the room is the Yes side, and the opposite side of the room
is the No side
2. Only the student with the talking stick is permitted to speak. Everyone
else is standing up straight and actively listening.
3. Be prepared to own your answer.
Must provide evidence to back up your claim.
Use focus words.
Use phrases like I believe that, I agree with you but, You make a
good point, but have you considered, Can you show me evidence in
the text that
4. If you are sufficiently swayed by a justification from the other side, be
prepared to justify your move to that side of the room.

Should everyone have access to

medical marijuana by using the
opposite sides protocol?

Success Criteria

I can recall this weeks focus words and use them

in correct content.
I can state a claim and use evidence to support
my claim.