Fair Enough

“An Argument is an intellectual process.”

Mind’s On

Think, Pair, Share

Think about an argument you have had with someone?

What happened? Did you win it? Lose it? Agree to Disagree?

Do you still think you are right?

Did the other person make any good points?

Contradiction vs Argument vs Debate

Contradiction: A statement of a position opposite to one already made.

Argument: An exchange of opposite views, often in an angry tone.

Debate: a formal, respectful exchange of ideas in front of a crowd.

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You and a partner are going to prepare a debate

You will pick two opposing ideas… Oranges vs Apples for example.

Each of you will pick a side… Oranges are better than Apples or Apples are better than Oranges.

Together, you are going to prepare your arguments. Even though you will be acting as if you are arguing, you will actually have prepared the debate in advance.

Oranges don’t bruise as easily...Apples grow in tougher climates...etc.

It doesn’t have to be perfectly scripted, just have some jot notes available to use.

A few notes...

You can make this “argument” as simple or complex as you would like.

Both sides must let the other side speak - although “rolling your eyes” and “shaking your head” at the other person’s arguments is entirely permissible.

When you have reached the end, let the audience know by looking at each other, shrugging your shoulders and saying together “Alright, fair enough!”

Here is a list of possible topics.