Who Has the Influence?

In this activity intended for the debate classroom, students will break up into groups of four and select a stance for debate from the list provided. They will be arguing that the group/individual they selected has the most influence over the government.

Resource ID#: 199696 Type: Teaching Idea

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: debate, speech, forensics, government, rhetoric appeal, rhetoric, peer review, influence, ethos, logos, pathos, media, activists

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Argumentation

Resource Collection: Civics & Debate Initiative Teacher Resources

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