Should video cameras be placed inside our classrooms?

8th Grade English Persuasive Unit

What do you think? Talk with your table (2 minutes)

Conversation starters:I think we should….What’s your opinion about…?What are the positives?What are the negatives?

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There are many people who believe cameras will keep teachers and students on their best behavior.

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They also think that a camera can catch bullying and stealing.

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However, some argue that video cameras will be a huge distraction for teachers and students

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What is your position on the issue?Write 1 sentence stating your claim.

To begin with, I strongly believe we should___(your position)

because_____(1st argument/point)

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To begin with, one reason I am opposed to this atrocious idea is that video cameras invade privacy. 

Great. Now, add 4-5 sentences describing

why you feel this way.

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To begin with, one reason I am opposed to this atrocious idea is that video cameras invade privacy. These days, parents are obsessed with monitoring everything about their kids, but taping their education is not the solution. The cameras would be a distraction, and eager parents would not be able to resist watching and interfering constantly. In general, cameras are already too pervasive in society. It has created a culture of big brother watching every last action, and this prevents people from acting normally because everyone feels they are being watched. Cameras would be like the terrible eye in the sky, intimidating and threatening.

Excellent. Now, add 1-2 powerful sentences to make your point! Wrap it up!!

**We must, It is so important to consider…..

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To begin with, one reason I am opposed to this atrocious idea is that video cameras invade privacy. These days, parents are obsessed with monitoring everything about their kids, but taping their education is not the solution. The cameras would be a distraction, and eager parents would not be able to resist watching and interfering constantly. In general, cameras are already too pervasive in society. It has created a culture of big brother watching every last action, and this prevents people from acting normally because everyone feels they are being watched. Cameras would be like the terrible eye in the sky, intimidating and threatening. Clearly, this would be a nightmare for teachers and students.

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