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Fifth Grade Debates. What is a debate?. A formal discussion on a specific topic, involving different viewpoints. There are rules for the discussion that must be followed. The best known debates are the debates that occur when we are electing a new president. What will we debate?.
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What is a debate? • A formal discussion on a specific topic, involving different viewpoints. • There are rules for the discussion that must be followed. • The best known debates are the debates that occur when we are electing a new president
What will we debate? • You are going to debate the topic of food in America. • You will discuss the following topics: • Organic vs. non-organic • Locally grown vs. Mass produced • Genetically Modified vs. Natural Foods
Examples • You will now see examples of some debates. These were for the students at Holland Elementary. Thank you to Mrs. Sava for sharing.