Cram schools after regular school: a discussion lesson for Korean middle schoolers who are living it

Should students attend private academies after school?

Arguments: YES

• Students can learn topics not covered well in regular school
• Academies offer focused test preparation for high school and university entrance exams
• Parents have the right to choose extra education for their children
• _Your idea:_
• _Your idea:_

Arguments: NO

• Students are too tired after a full day of regular school
• Private education costs too much and creates inequality
• Students need time for hobbies, rest, and social life
• _Your idea:_
• _Your idea:_

Sentence frames (use if helpful)

• In my opinion, ...
• One reason is that ...
• For example, my friend / I / many students ...
• However, the other side might say ...
• I understand that ... but I still think ...