1. Take out your WordGeneration folder.

2. On the top of page 10 write a claim and counterclaim for the question should everyone have access to medical marijuana?

Getting Started

Students will debate should everyone have access to medical marijuana by using the opposite

sides protocol.

Success Criteria

I can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct content.

I can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.

Vocabularydistribution - the act of giving out

outweigh - to be greater or more important than

anecdotal - based on personal experience

front - an awkward, often faked, appearance

sought - looked for

Tug of War1. While we should be free to do what we please,

government is necessary when activities endanger the lives of others.

2. Legalizing marijuana reduces the shame of marijuana usage, resulting in a higher rate of marijuana usage among children and teenagers.

3. Medical marijuana should be an alternative for those sick.

4. Marijuana smoke has been shown to be far more toxic and cancer causing than tobacco smoke. Like smoking, others shouldn't be subjected to second hand smoke.

5. Marijuana use should be like cigarettes or alcohol.

Students will debate should everyone have access to medical marijuana by using the opposite

sides protocol.

Turn and Talk

Pro or Con?

DebatePro - argues the yes side of the debate

Con - argues the no side of the debate

Moderators - use accountable talk sentence stems to keep the debate going. After pro and con each speak, moderators summarize arguments and recall focus words used.

Evaluator - tallies the number of focus words used by pro, con, and moderator

Opposite Sides1. One side of the room is the “Yes” side, and the opposite side

of the room is the “No” side

2. Only the student with the talking stick is permitted to speak. Everyone else is standing up straight and actively listening.

3. Be prepared to own your answer.

Must provide evidence to back up your claim.

Use focus words.

Use phrases like I believe that…, I agree with you but…, You make a good point, but have you considered…, Can you show me evidence in the text that…

4. If you are sufficiently swayed by a justification from the other side, be prepared to justify your move to that side of the room.

Should everyone have access to medical marijuana by using the

opposite sides protocol?

Success Criteria

I can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct content.

I can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.