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Should studying foreign languages be mandatory?

Should studying foreign languages be mandatory?. Value Line. Should studying a foreign language in school be mandatory? Stand by the door if you very strongly think it should Stand by the window if you very strongly think it should not

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Should studying foreign languages be mandatory?

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  1. Should studying foreign languages be mandatory?

  2. Value Line • Should studying a foreign language in school be mandatory? • Stand by the door if you very strongly think it should • Stand by the window if you very strongly think it should not • Stand along the line in the middle if your feelings are not as strong or you don’t know

  3. Superbowl 2014: • Make a t-chart on your paper for things you notice in the commercial WORDS IMAGES

  4. Superbowl 2014: • What do you think about this commercial? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=443Vy3I0gJs

  5. Allen B. West • What are you thinking now? • Using a transition, add a detail from the text and add on to your freewrite.

  6. FreakOutNation • http://freakoutnation.com/2014/02/04/watch-a-local-anchorwoman-destroy-conservatives-over-their-coca-cola-ad-outrage/ • “They say, I say” • Using a detail from the video, respond by explaining what you are thinking.

  7. Final Thoughts • I used to think… • But then (this happened), … • And now…

  8. Day 2 Computer Lab Day

  9. Day 3

  10. The Rationalist Conspiracy • “Foreign Languages Are a Waste of Time” • While reading this article, code in the following way: • - Squares with your thinking ! - Important ? - Question + - A new piece of information

  11. The Rationalist Conspiracy • Choose a line from the text and add to your thinking. • Use a post-it note to mark the quote, leave it blank.

  12. The Rationalist Conspiracy • Share your argument with a partner, this time add the quote to extend your thinking.

  13. Language Brochure • “Why Learn a Foreign Language?” • While reading this article, code in the following way: • - Squares with your thinking ! - Important ? - Question + - A new piece of information

  14. Language Brochure • Add another layer to your thinking. • Cite something and reply to it with your own thoughts.

  15. Debate • Format • Be organized • Be focused • Work together • Rubric • Know what I am looking for • USE FACTS

  16. Paper • Polish freewrites into a paper • No, seriously… do it • Conventions • Grammar and word usage count!!!!!!!! • Do NOT say “I” • Use appropriate and formal language and tone • Cite sources and facts

  17. Debate • Pro: 6 Minute Position Presentation • What you believe and why • Con: 6 Minute Position Presentation • What you believe and why • 5 Minute Work Period • Prepare responses to other side’s position • Decide who will say what and when

  18. Debate • Pro: 4 Minute Rebuttal • Respond to con’s position • Con: 4 Minute Rebuttal • Respond to pro’s position • 3 Minute Work Period • Prepare response to other side’s rebuttal • Decide who will say what and when

  19. Debate • Pro: 2 Minute Response • Respond to rebuttal • Con: 2 Minute Response • Respond to rebuttal • 1 Minute Work Period • Prepare closing statements • Decide who will say what and when

  20. Debate • Pro: 2 Minute Closing Statement • Conclude/summarize your argument • Con: 2 Minute Closing Statement • Conclude/summarize your argument • Judges tally up votes!

  21. Articles Used • Allen B. West article • http://allenbwest.com/2014/02/coca-cola-ad-super-bowl-americans-brand-hm/ • Rationalist Conspiracy • http://rationalconspiracy.com/2012/05/29/foreign-languages-are-a-waste-of-time/ • Language Brochure • http://www.adfl.org/resources/lang_brochure.pdf

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