Research

⚖️ Issue Debate Map

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise Effective Communication CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1 Submission Required

In small groups organized by broad issue categories, students sort short articles, headlines, quotes, and local examples into supporting, challenging, and unanswered sections on a debate map. They must record at least one competing viewpoint and one possible objection to their initial stance, then turn the map into a first claim and two research questions.

Plan day
Day 6
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps