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English 15 Public

Giving Opinions

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Young children should go to bed whenever they choose.

Give one reason FOR and AGAINST. Does everyone in class agree?

10

All dogs should be kept on leashes.

Give one reason FOR and AGAINST. What could be a reason opposing sides may have strong opinions on this topic?

20

There shouldn't be commercials when streaming TV or movies.

Give one reason FOR and AGAINST.

15

Students should go to school in the summer.

Give one reason FOR and AGAINST. Does everyone in class agree? Who is likely to have a different opinion?

15

If anyone breaks the law, they should go to jail.

What are the arguments for both sides? Are their other options? Discuss with the group.

20

All movies should have happy endings.

What are the arguments for both sides? Are there other options? Discuss with the group.

10

Your pick-- ask someone in the group a question to find out their opinion.

Did everyone come up with arguments for both sides? Does everyone agree/disagree? How do you handle disagreements/different opinions?

20

You should never call a friend after 9pm.

What are the arguments for both sides? Might someone have a different opinion? Discuss with the group.

10

You should take a family vacation every year.

Did everyone come up with arguments for both sides? Does everyone agree/disagree? How do you handle disagreements/different opinions?

20

Your pick-- ask someone in the group a question to find out their opinion.

Did everyone come up with arguments for both sides? Does everyone agree/disagree? How do you handle disagreements/different opinions?

15

You're taking with a friend about (your choice). Your friend STRONGLY disagrees with you. What might they say?

What is the best way to handle a disagreement among friends? What ways are not as effective?

15

The government should pay all health insurance claims.

What are the arguments for both sides? Are there other options? Discuss with the group.

25

Political jobs should be filled by appointment rather than by voting.

What are the arguments for both sides? Are there other options? Discuss with the group.

25

How would you handle a situation where someone you didn't know very well strongly disagreed with you?

Give examples of effective and ineffective ways to handle the situation. Discuss with the group.

10

Your pick-- ask someone in the group a question to find out their opinion.

Did everyone come up with arguments for both sides? Does everyone agree/disagree? How do you handle disagreements/different opinions?

15