Published by Eduplanet, Inc. 4-301, 445-1 Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea 10881 TEL: +82 23328772 FAX: +82 70 7500 8853 http://www.eduplanet.co.kr Copyright © 2013 by Eduplanet All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published by Ted Jeon Written by Rebekah Shin Edited by Eduplanet Content Development Team Reviewed by Merrilee Brinegar Designed by Eduplanet Design Team When ordering this title, please use ISBN 978-89-6550-118-3 Printed in Korea\’ About This Book Junior Debate Club for Beginners is for young learners without any debating experience. It contains step-by-step lessons for young learners to prepare them for a debate. { ' * Junior Debate Club for Beginners provides young learners with familiar topics that are relevant in their daily lives. They will learn to think logically by comparing both pros and cons about each topic. Junior Debate Club for Beginners develops critical thinking skills for young learners. They will learn how to research and gather supporting details to prepare for their debate. Junior Debate Club for Beginners enhances young learners’ reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills simultaneously.© eduplanetx , Table of Contents eee SERS Who let the cats Out? --.--.0- ee Should dogs be allowed in apartments? ---.--- 18~27 Should students drink milk at school every day? : 28~37 Should slides be allowed in school? --------------- 38~47 Every museum should be free. © 4 Test scores should not be shown on report cards. Typing should be taught before handwriting. --- 68~77 Should siblings share everything? ------- + 78~87When debating an issue, we need to keep good manners. Look at the ~ pr Debate Manners pictures below and find the difference between good debate manners and bad debate manners. Ge0To debate successfully, we need to find sources and evidence to support our ideas. Look at the picture below and follow the line to find out where we can find good sources.x ,* Sneak Peek © Listen tothe story and think about the debate topic. Then check your understanding with some questions and word study. On order to debate, you need to understand the topic well. Do some background research on the topic and share your x ideas. Then think about your own answers to the questions to set a clear statement. — Sa x® Listen to each student's argument, and think about what each student is trying to argue. Look carefully into each of the supporting ideas. 8 Once you get the idea for your statement, do your own research. Ask your classmates some questions. Also, do some extra research individually. Look for more facts that could ‘support your statement by searching the internet, finding articles or newspapers, and so on. 8 Are you ready to debate? Choose one statement you want to debate. Write your supporting ideas and your ‘opponent's arguments as well. Note-taking during the debate is very important. Finally, write your complete speech and have fun.Who let the cats out? TES emit teackou Mrs. Kind leaves some leftover food for stray cats in her backyard every night. However, her neighbors don't like it at all because the more she feeds the cats, the more cats come to live in the neighborhood Stray cats sometimes fight each other at night, rip plastic garbage bags, and make a mess by rummaging through everyone's garbage. People want Mrs. Kind to stop feeding the stray cats, but there’s nothing they can do to stop her.A) Select the correct answer for each question. @ Mrs. Kind feeds stray cats stray elephants @ Do Mrs. Kind’s neighbors feed stray cats? Yes, they do No, they don't. © Stray cats sometimes make trouble. True False ®@ Write the correct words for each picture or definition. o e , ¢ © food remaining @ to search for something Ted Gos leftover rummage feed ripTime to Think p Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you like cats? No, | don't. are many stray cats in my neighborhood. aren't any stray cats in my neighborhood. dirty. cute. ie scary. eee pitiful. © Would you take stray cats or dogs to your home? Yes, I would. No, | wouldnt.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Mrs. Kind should keep feeding the stray cats. Mrs. Kind should stop feeding the stray cats. + People should respect all living things. + Having no home or family is not the cats’ fault. + The cats make too much trouble in the neighborhood. + Mrs. Kind should also care about her neighbors. Lesson 1 e114ikeriboOw Gx eons ere Mrs. Kind is doing a good thing. We should not stop her from being nice to the stray cats. No\Way!) Listen to Nathan’s argument. The problem is that the stray cats cause trouble in the neighborhood. People have the right to live in a safe and clean environment. PN icy Mrs. Kind should keep feeding the stray cats. Mrs. Kind should stop feeding the stray cats.HerlbOrAgin Ga Listen to Olivia’s argument. ye > If you were a stray cat, would you like to be treated badly by humans? | think Mrs. Kind is doing the right thing. Notia\Chance! | PRUE COB ers ng What if there are sick cats that have bad germs? What about people who are allergic to cats? | think Mrs. Kind is being selfish. aA Check (/) each person’s argument. Pee ony a Mrs. Kind should keep feeding the stray cats. Mrs. Kind should stop feeding the stray cats. Lesson 1 613Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. Do you like cats? Do you have any cats at home? Have you seen stray cats in your neighborhood? What do you think about stray cats? (dirty, poor, cute, scary) Do you think stray cats cause many problems? Would you bring stray cats into your home? Do you think Mrs. Kind’s neighbors are mean?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. Possiis Solitons + We can lemonade or have a help Mrs. Kind buy some food for the cats. + We can call to tell Mrs. Kind’s story on TV or in the newspaper to help her. + We can call the animal to take the cats away. + We can ask Mrs. Kind to move to another place or let her feed the cats only in a certain Ted Gas yardsale shelter area = newsreporters __ sell Lesson 1 615Coin Toss What's your argument? Check (y) one. Mrs. Kind should keep feeding the stray cats. (Mrs. Kind should stop feeding the stray cats. Debate On! What are your supporting ideas? Check (¥) as many as you like. People should respect all living things. Having no home or family is not the cats’ fault. People suffer from the trouble that the cats caused. People have the right to live in a safe and clean environment. What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that Is there any question you want to ask your opponent?Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. © © © 6 ®@ My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent’s argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, Cidada © How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). @ Are you satisfied with your speech? 1 Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech? Lesson 1617Amy is living in an apartment. Her next-door neighbor has a dog named Husky. It is not a big dog, but it barks a lot. Amy’s family hears Husky barking all day and night. Husky's loud bark is always there when Amy watches TV, has dinner, does her homework and even when she goes to bed! Amy's family tried to talk to the neighbor, but she is an old lady, and Husky is her only friend*) Select the correct answer for each question. @ Amy's neighbor is an old lady @ Husky barks. always © Amy's family owns a dog. True a young teenager never False © Write the correct words for each picture or definition. © to make the sound of a dog @ someone who lives near you were bark neighbor go to bed watch TV Lesson 219Time to Think Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you live in an apartment or a house? apartment. house. @ Do you own any pets? ——---.—-Yes;1do. No, | don't. © If you have a pet, does it make loud noises? grasp i as ES = Yes: it does. No, it doesn't. No, I don't. angry. mad. irritated. peepee fine. © If you were Amy, would you try to talk to your neighbor, too? No, | wouldn't.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Dogs should not be allowed in apartments. a Dogs should be allowed in apartments. (heaton + People have the right to live with their dogs at home. + We need to think about other people in the same apartment. + Small and quiet pets are OK, but dogs make too much noise. + These days dogs are considered as part of the family. 7 Lesson 2¢21ean Me\Out tke] Pe Pheri la People should respect their neighbors when they live in an apartment. If dogs make too much noise, they should not be raised in apartments. INo\Way! =. racks) Listen to Nathan’s argument. Dogs are not the only ones making noise in apartments. Some people make too much noise. Also, many people consider dogs as part of their family. A Check (YW) each person’s argument. Dogs should be allowed in apartments. Dogs should not be allowed in apartments.eagVeOuvAgain' ak 9. eer ria If people want to keep a dog that barks often, they should think about living in a house instead of an apartment. An apartment is not a good place to raise dogs. Notfa(Chance!y PES ROB ti Dogs are just trying to protect their owners and their homes when they bark. Dogs don't just make loud noises without reason. iA Check (y) each person’s argum Oey Dogs should be allowed in apartments. Dogs should not be allowed in apartments.Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. What type of housing do you live in? Do you own any dogs? If not, would you like to own a dog someday? Have you ever heard dogs barking near your home? How would you feel if you heard dogs barking every day? Do you think Amy's neighbor should control Husky? If you were Amy, what would you do? Do you agree that dogs can be a part of someone's family? 24Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. Possible}Solutions) + We can ask Amy's family to get to know their If they know the lady well, they might understand why she has a dog. + We can ask Amy's family to talk to the apartment and have a meeting with all the to find a solution to the loud noise. + We can ask Amy's neighbor to her dog better, So it will stop barking at night. + If the lady learns more about living with others in the same apartment, she will try to be more careful about her dog in an apartment. (Tax) Gas neighbor train manager raising tenants Lesson 2 © 25Coin Toss. ( ee C at’s -gument? Check (/) one. ' a? Dogs should be allowed in apartments. ! be allowed in apartments. in People have the right to own pets in their homes. Dogs can be good companions for some people. Some people might be allergic to dogs. People’s lives should not be disturbed by their neighbors’ pets. What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that Is there any question you want to ask your opponent?Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent’s argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, Sdikaiads © How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). © Are you satisfied with your speech? 0] Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech?Should students drink milk 2 Listen e “ed Hamilton Elementary School students have a milk break every day. Everyone has to drink milk after second period. Some students drink lactose-free milk, and others drink regular white milk. For some students, the milk break is the most annoying time of the day. Students know that milk makes their bodies strong and healthy, but they don’t want to drink the same milk every day. 28*) Select the correct answer for each question. @ What does Hamilton Elementary School have? a milk break a sandwich break @ Milk makes your body strong and healthy weak and tired © Students drink different flavors of milk every day. True False ) Write the correct words for each picture or definition. o e © atime when you take a rest @ a type of sugar found in milk Tass break lactose annoying healthyTime to Think Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you like drinking milk? Yes, | do. No, | don't. ® How often do you drink milk? ef ze Es every day. E rams once / twice a week. always iu He never drink milk. sometimes © What kind of milk do you prefer? regular white f banana I prefer strawberry milk. chocolate soy @ Do you have to drink milk at school every day? = Yes, | do. No, | don't. © Do you think milk is good for your body? ‘eat Yes, | do. No, | don't.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Students should drink milk at Students do not have to drink school. milk at school. Ax varm Coa + Students have the right to choose what they want to drink. + Schools should have a milk break because students spend a long time in school every day. + Schools have the responsibility of taking care of students’ health. + Students do not enjoy drinking the same milk every day.eeriDOul Gx Dera Many students drink milk at home. They don’t need to drink milk at school, too. Listen to Nathan’s argument. We all know milk makes our body strong and healthy. | think it is good 7, that the school is taking care of students’ health. mee Check (y) each person’s argument. Students should drink milk at school. _ | Students do not have to drink milk at school. 32.iHeagMe@utAgain | & ee aR oe) eee Students should have the right to choose what kind of milk they want to drink. Always drinking the same regular white milk can be too boring for some students. Nota\Chance!] | -- eRe eu a Students should eat healthy to nourish their growing bodies. They don’t always make the best decisions. So if they drink milk during the milk break, it will be good for their health. Nee ony rer) BTS Students should drink milk at school. Students do not have to drink milk at school.Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. How often do you drink milk? Where or when do you usually drink milk? What flavor of milk do you prefer the most? Do you think milk makes our bodies strong and healthy? Do you think all schools should have a milk break? Do schools have the right to make their students drink milk?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. iRossible}solutions) + Schools should give students some options to choose from such as different flavors, fat-free, -free and so on. + Schools should only milk for students who like to drink it at school. + Students should learn how good is for their body. + Schools should provide other foods for students who don't like milk. Tax) Gas lactose milk offer drinking nutritiousPe ee Students have the right to choose what they want to drink. Schools are doing the right thing to make every student healthy. Many students already drink milk at home. Schools are responsible for taking care of their students’ health. What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that Is there any question you want to ask your opponent?Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. 1 i 1 ‘Nae 1 ‘ © © © © © © 6 © Oo My argument is that i { | think | disagree with my opponent's argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, © How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). © Are you satisfied with your speech? O Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech?esson Should slides be allowed in school? Listen to This!@pac==> Slides are a type of open toe shoes which look like slippers or sandals without any straps to support a person’s ankle. Many teenagers wear them in school because they are comfortable. However, slides can be dangerous and cause students to slip and fall. Students sometimes hurt their ankles or break their legs because of slides. Should schools allow students to wear slides in school?*) Select the correct answer for each question. @ What are slides? a type of shoes a type of drink @ Why do many students wear slides in school? Because they are pretty. Because they are comfortable. © Slides can cause students to have accidents. True False © Write the correct words for each picture or definition. o e % © to hold something up ee @ to make something happen a wns slides support teenager cause40 (a Time to Think D Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you wear different shoes in school than outside? Yes, | do. No, I don't. running shoes. sandals. slippers. slides. No, they don't. @ Why do you think many students wear slides in school? comfortable. cool. colorful. © Do you think slides cause students to have accidents? tyes; ldo: No, | don't.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. [YEE TKS) Slides should be allowed Slides should not be allowed in school. in school. (eaten + Slides can get worn out easily. + Students should be able to wear slides since they are comfortable. + Students should wear whatever shoes they want in school. + Slides don't have any ankle support. They are dangerous.ea MeOut'E =. SD aera I've seen many teenage boys running and playing in the hallway. Slides can easily fall off from a person's feet. It can be very dangerous. INo\Way! > eS aE a Many students wear slides because they are comfortable. We cannot take away the freedom of what type of shoes students can wear to school Slides should be allowed in school. Slides should not be allowed in school.PeerlbOmAget eS Eee eta It's not about students’ freedom. It is about protecting students from accidents. We all know many teenage boys hurt their ankles because of slides. Safety should come first; not freedom. Vv NotaiChance!) | 2 eS Bere la Only a few students actually have accidents because of slides. Schools and parents can warn students, but we should not ban students from wearing them. oA Check (/’) each person’s argument. Utes nt) Olivia Slides should be allowed in school. | Slides should not be allowed in school. Lesson 4 « 43Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. Questions Do you know what slides are? Have you ever worn slides in school? Do you think schools should stop students from wearing slides in school? Do you think slides are comfortable? Have you ever seen someone get hurt because of slides? Do you think slides cause too many problems? Do you think students have the right to wear any shoes they want in school?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. Possibis Salttions + Schools should students about the accidents that can be caused while slides. + Teachers should watch students so they will not run or play too + Students should be that slides cannot protect their feet. + Students should learn that it is up to them to keep their by not causing any accidents or problems. warn freedom carelessly wearing awareSlides should be allowed in school. co oa are ld, A Aa eG NY Orme Students may hurt their ankles easily. Students have the right to wear any shoes they want. Schools have the right to protect their students from accidents. Slides are comfortable. What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that GP? DBP PD cD cD cD ocFinal Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. it fh fl l oo ®© © @ © @ My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent's argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, Sakae © How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). © Are you satisfied with your speech? 0 Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech?48 Every museum should be free. TES ome Tracks) Gerald Natural History Museum is one of the biggest and oldest museums in the world. Many people visit the museum from all over the world because it has many artifacts, and the admission is free for everyone. However, the museum announced that it will collect an admission fee of $5 per person starting next year. People are disappointed, but the museum needs extra money to run the museum well.*) Select the correct answer for each question. @ Why do many people visit Gerald Natural History Museum? Because it is free. Because it is new. hat is the admission fee for next year? $5 free © The museum needs the money to tun the museum well. True False ® Write the correct words for each picture or definition. © the cost of entrance @ to officially tell people about something Wax)Gas museum artifact admission announce(a Time to Think Y Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you go to the museum often? Yes, Ido. No, | don't. @ What museums have you been to? +t [have been to __ museum(s). © Do you like going to museums? No, | don't. © Would you visit museums more often if they were free? 4 Yes, | would. No, | wouldn't. © Who do you go to museums with? a i my friends. — Igo to museums with my family. 4-4-4 3 my classmates and teachers.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Museums should not be free for everyone. Museums should be free for everyone. $5 TICKET, Idea\Box: + Museums are public places, so they should be free to everyone. * Museums can be run by volunteers. + We are all responsible for running museums. + Museums need money to keep the artifacts safe and clean.Hea MeOut— tue oa Museums need money to run them. We need people to take care of the artifacts, and museums need enough space to store them. Way! isten to Nathan’s argument. © Ceeeeeeeeceseccsecese People visit museums to learn about many things. We need to give a chance to people who are less fortunate to go to museums. £ # A Check (y ) each person’s argument. Museums should be free for everyone. Museums should not be free for everyone. | + ag ee eeaMeOuvAgain me 2 Listen to Olivia’s argument. Of course museums are public places. That’s why we need to pay admission fee so we can maintain them in good condition for many generations. Nota\Chance!) > PES Ree We don’t have to hire people to protect museums. Since the museums are for everyone, we can find volunteers with a variety of backgrounds. aa Check ()) each person’s argument. Oe nc) BT) Museums should be free for everyone. Museums should not be free for everyone. Lesson 5 © 53Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. Do you go to museums often? What museums have you been to? Do you like going to museums? Would you visit museums more often if they were free? Who do you go to museums with? Is there a museum in your neighborhood? Do you think we can learn a lot from museums?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. Possible)solutions) + Museums should find to lower the operation cost. + Museums should open some exhibitions for free, but collect an admission fee for special + Museums should show the annual to the public to convince everyone that they really extra money. * People should support museums by having a earn money for the museum. volunteers exhibitions bazaar budget needPublic places should be open to everyone for free. Volunteers can help the museums run well. ] In order to run the museums professionally, they need a bigger budget. Visitors will be more respectful if they pay an admission fee What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that Is there any question you want to ask your opponent?Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. ® © © 8 ® My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent’s argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, ‘Self=Check!| © How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s) © Are you satisfied with your speech? UO Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech?Test scores should not be shown oye c= ele) gt CardS-tistento this! @a=x3 re) Most students become more stressed when they receive their report cards. Tests are meant to find out how much each student knows from what he or she learned in school. Students usually receive their report cards at the end of the semester, and it shows the total score of each subject for each student. Many students are disappointed by the scores on their report cards and are sad during vacation. Do you think test scores on report cards are necessary?*) Select the correct answer for each question. @ When do most students become more stressed? during their vacation when they receive their report cards @ When do students usually receive their report cards? at the end of the semester in the middle of the semester © Students don't get any stress from test results on their report cards. True False @ Write the correct words for each picture or definition. © to be given something Ee @ unhappy we) THIGs report card disappointed score receiveTime to Think Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you enjoy taking tests? Yes, | do. No, | don't. ® How often do you take tests in school? every (day / month). | take tests (once / twice) a week. every day. © Have you ever become stressed because of your test results? Yes, | have. No, | haven't. © How do you feel when you have to compete with your classmates? stressed. sad. good. proud. | feel © Do you think test results should be shown on report cards? Yes, | do. No, | don't.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Test scores should not be shown on report cards. Test scores should be shown on report cards. m= Anna AY e Brian Bill C Arcos | + Students’ parents should know their child's test scores. + The scores on report cards show an overview of the student's studies. * Students get more stressed by the numbers on their report cards. + Some students may be disappointed and give up on school easily. 5961Hea MeOUt mo. aS RR aero Having test results on report cards is necessary. It simply shows how well each student did throughout the semester. It provides good information about students. Students should not be graded only by their test results. It is difficult to score high on all tests. You don’t need to remind everyone of their test scores. Test scores should be shown on report cards. Test scores should not be shown on report cards.HeaqMe@uvAgain me 2 Listen to Olivia’s argument. »® > Report cards are a good way to show each student's parents how their child did during the semester. If a student lacks in one subject, parents should find a way for their child to do better the next semester. NotalChance!) | eS ROB ere a There are many parents who get angry at their children when they see their report cards. Test scores on report cards only put more stress on students. ia Check (//) each person’s argument. Ca cy BTS ty Test scores should be shown on report cards. Test scores should not be shown on report cards. Lesson 6 # 63Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. Do you enjoy taking tests? How do you feel when you receive your report card? Do you get more stressed after you receive your report card? How do you feel when there’s a low score on your report card? Do you usually show your report card to your parents? Do you think it is necessary to show test scores on report cards? What do you do with your report card?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. iRossiblejSolutions) + Instead of including all test scores, teachers can the student's progress. + Report cards should only be given to students who wish to them. + Schools should let parents view their child's report card online. That way, the students won't feel by looking at their scores on paper. + Schools should provide lessons for students on how to with their from school. comment cope receive discouraged stressReport cards show how well each student did. Report cards provide information about what students learned. Students only get more stressed. Report cards bring back the memory of stressful test periods. What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that Is there any question you want to ask your opponent?Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent's argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, Caeiieda © How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). © Are you satisfied with your speech? 0 Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech? °6768 Typing should be taught before poe een) People use computers everywhere. We use them at work, at home and even at school. Computer has become a big part of a child’s education. However, in order to use computers well, Children must learn how to type. Typing can be a good tool for them to learn in school. Nowadays many people type on their computers more often than writing in their notebooks. Therefore, children should learn how to type before handwritinga) Select the correct answer for each question. @ Where do people use computers? nowhere everywhere © What do children need to learn to use computers? how to type on computers how to improve handwriting © Computers are not used in schools. True False ®@ Write the correct words for each picture or definition. oe e © a useful skill @ for the purpose of something we handwriting in order to70 Time to Think Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ How many hours do you use the computer every day? -tusuallyuse it hour(s) every day. @ Are you good at typing on the computer? ast No, | am not. © Which one do you prefer the most; handwriting or typing? the most. + No, | don't.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Children should learn to type Children should learn first. handwriting first. + We type on computers more often than handwriting. + We can work faster on computers, especially if we know how to type. + Handwriting can make children smarter. + Handwriting is an important skill which will be used throughout our lives.eerMOud @ Pe aOR Children should learn to type first. Computers and people are inseparable. The faster children type, the more knowledge they can get through & computers. \ INo\Way! Listen to Nathan’s argument. Computers are just one of the tools that make our lives easier. However, they cannot replace our bodies. Hands are part of our body, and handwriting is a skill which we will use throughout our lives. A Check (7) each person’s argument. Ne) trl Children should learn to type first. Children should learn handwriting first.BerlbOmAganl & Listen to Olivia’s argument. We do a lot of things with computers. We do our homework and take tests on computers. We record our voice and write essays with them. Handwriting has become less important. Nota(Chance!y 2. RS Romer lena Children must learn handwriting. It is part of early child development, and children learn how their body and brain work together. iA Check (,) each person’s argument. Dae en) CoE) BITS Th) Children should learn to type first. Children should learn handwriting first. Lesson 7 © 73Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. 74 How often do you use a computer? What do you usually do on the computer? Are you good at typing on the computer? When did you learn to type? Do you prefer to type or write by hand? Have you ever taken a test on the computer? Do you write by hand often instead of typing?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. iPossible}Solutions) -Computers are tools in our lives today. Children must learn how to type when they are young. +Many children are already using computers at school. We must help children become with typing. + Handwriting helps children become intelligent and +s shows children how they can write, draw, paint, and even cut with a of tools. Tax) Ga creative essential familiar variety Handwriting Lesson 7 75Coin Toss What’s your argument? Check (/ ) one. Children should learn to type first. Children should learn handwriting first. Debate On! What are your supporting ideas? Check (y’) as many as you like. Many children are already using computers at school. Typing is faster than handwriting. Handwriting helps children become intelligent. Handwriting helps children become creative. _What does your opponent think about your argument? My opponent thinks that Is there any question you want to ask your opponent? 76Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. it 1 | fh o© © © © © © © © 6 @ My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent’s argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, CaeGieda @ How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). © Are you satisfied with your speech? 0 Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech?78 llona has an older sister. llona’s sister is a year older than her. They are about the same size. Their parents usually give Ilona her sister’s old clothes. Ilona never gets a chance to get anything new. She even gets her sister's used pencils, erasers, books, socks, shoes, and hair pins. Although they are the same gender, llona has a different taste in everything. Ilona thinks it is unfair for her to get everything that her sister has used.*) Select the correct answer for each question. @ Is llona an only child? No, she has a younger sister. [INo, she has an older sister. llona taller than her sister? No, they are about the same size. No, llona is shorter than her sister. © a © llona loves getting things that her sister has used. True False ®@ Write the correct words for each picture or definition. oe Qe AZ x girl boy ~~ © not right or fair @ personal liking eH hai gender taste unfair80 Time to Think Read the questions, and discuss them with your classmates. @ Do you have any brothers or sisters? Yes, | have _____sister(s) / brother(s). i No, | am an only child. @ Do you think siblings of the same gender should share everything? Yes, | do. No, | don't. © What is an advantage of having brothers or sisters? You don't get lonely. 5 You can help each other. eee You can share everything. © What is an advantage of being an only child? at I don't have to share things with anyone. _ Mom and Dad will give me all the attention. | don't have to fight with anyone. © Have you ever wished that you had a brother or sister? Or have you ever wished that you were an only child? SS det Have. No, | haven't.Individual Research Read the ideas, and match them to the main idea. Disagree Each child’s taste should be respected. Younger siblings should get used items from their older siblings. AX ese + Siblings will build a strong bond by sharing things. + Children have the right to express what they like and don't like. + It is unfair for younger brothers or sisters to get things they don't want. + Parents can spend less money.82 peerittsOud @ Der | have an older sister. | usually get things that my sister doesn't use or és wear anymore. | don’t mind wearing S SE my sister’s clothes since | am growing up fast. It is temporary to wear my sister's clothes. INo\Way!i is Eee et oa | have an older brother, and | don't like getting things from him. My parents never buy me new things. | must use my brother’s old toys, read his old books, and wear his old pants and T-shirts that | don't like. oA Check (/) each person’s argument. Younger siblings should get used items from their older siblings. Each child’s taste should be respected.eaqMeOuvAgain mk ©. Listen to Olivia’s argument. There are many people who exchange or buy used items at a low price from their neighbors. Parents will save a lot of money if their children can share things. INota(Chance!ja, eSB eee et a Each child has a different taste. Telling siblings to share everything is like telling them to be one person. oA Check (y) each person’s argument. De cy ay Younger siblings should get used items from their older siblings. Each child's taste should be respected. Lesson 8 « 83Source Finder Find three people around you. Ask them questions, and complete the chart. Questions Do you have any brothers or sisters? Have you ever received any used item from anyone? Do you think it is OK for younger siblings to receive used items from older siblings? What is an advantage of having siblings? What is a disadvantage of having siblings? What is an advantage of being an only child? What is a disadvantage of being an only child?Do It Yourself Here are some possible solutions for both arguments. Read each sentence carefully, and fill in the blanks. You may use these sentences for your final focus. iPossible)Solutions) + Younger siblings should their feelings to their parents. Their parents will them. + Younger siblings should ask their older siblings to keep the things they use + Parents should buy some new things for younger siblings first then older siblings use them. + Parents should tell their children that sharing is important so they should be when using things. wee, Tax) Gas express let clean responsible understand on 8 ¢ 85Coin Toss What’s your argument? Check (/ ) one. (Younger siblings should get used items from their older siblings. Each child’s taste should be respected Debate On! What are your supporting ideas? Check (¥) as many as you like. Parents will save some money. Siblings will build a strong relationship by sharing. Children have the right to express what they like and don't like. Ci It is unfair for younger siblings to always get used items. What does your opponent think about your argument? _ My opponent thinks that _ls there any question you want to ask your opponent?Final Focus Prepare the final part of your speech to conclude your argument. i fh My argument is that | think | disagree with my opponent’s argument because Also, my question to my opponent is this. Therefore, SeiHaiad’d @ How long was your speech? My speech took minute(s) second(s). @ Are you satisfied with your speech? O Yes ONo © Who won the argument? What did others think about your speech? on 8 © 87DEO EM) Sais Ride et ade oo