Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Class Pet Care Rota: Who Should Feed the Fish on Weekends?
Who Should Feed the Fish on Weekends?
The question: Our class has a pet fish. On weekends, who should feed it?
- Option A: A rota. A different student feeds it every weekend.
- Option B: One student. The same student feeds it every weekend, all year.
Word bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| rota | a list that shows whose turn it is |
| responsibility | a job you must do |
| fair | the same for everyone |
| consistent | always the same, every time |
| forget | to not remember |
Sentence frames
Use these to share your opinion:
- I think ___ because ___.
- I agree with Option ___ because ___.
- One problem with Option ___ is ___.
- A good idea is ___.
Discussion questions
- Is it fair for one student to feed the fish every weekend?
- What happens if a student forgets?
- Would you want this job? Why or why not?
- How could the class make sure nobody forgets?