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aCTIvITy 3.8
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debate It: organizing and Communicating an argument
my Notes
Working from the Text
5. Work collaboratively to examine the the main idea of the article. Use a graphic organizer similar to the one below. Write the positive effects of social networking according to the article on the left side and the negative effects on the right.
Positive Negative
6. Group Discussion: Do you agree or disagree with the statement that social networking has a negative impact on kids? Use the following protocol to discuss your ideas with your peers.
• One participant shares.
• Theotherparticipantstaketurnsrespondingdirectlytothepersonwhoshared.
• The first participant responds to or builds on his/her peers’ comments (through reflecting and paraphrasing) and has “the last word.”
Follow the same pattern until all participants have shared. As you share and respond to the discussion, keep these points in mind:
• Listen to each speaker’s specific argument and claims.
• Determine whether the speaker supports his or her claims with reasons and evidence or does not clearly support claims.
• Remember to support your own argument and claim with both reasons and clear, relevant evidence.
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