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THIS ACTIVITY WILL HELP YOU PRACTICE
SUPPORTING CLAIMS WITH
SOUND REASONING
You will need a blank sheet of paper and something to write with.
Title this activity “Would You Rather?”
*You will need a partner that you can work well with*
INSTRUCTIONS
1. You and your partner will read through a series of “would you rather?” questions.
2. Decide what you want your answers to be, but don’t waste time.
*You will only receive credit for what you get done in class*
INSTRUCTIONS
3. For each question, record your answers in
paragraph form, using the following format:
We would rather (claim)_______________________
This is because (support)_______________________
Others might rather (counterclaim)
___________________________
That is because (support) _____________________
But (rebuttal)_______________________________
WOULD YOU RATHER?
Serious Questions
1. Would you rather be gossiped about or not talked about at all?
2. Would you rather end hunger or hatred?
WOULD YOU RATHER?
Goofy Questions
3. Would you rather only be able to whisper or shout?
4. Would you rather be alone on a deserted island or there with a stranger?
WOULD YOU RATHER?
5. Create Your Own SCHOOL APPROPRIATE Question (and answer it using the same format)