Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Do kids need a "no-sugar day" at home? A discussion lesson on family snack rules
Do kids need a "no-sugar day"?
Word bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| rule | something you must do or not do |
| sugar | the sweet part in candy, soda, and cake |
| habit | something you do often, almost without thinking |
| choice | picking what you want |
| healthy | good for your body |
Sentence frames
- I think ___ because ___.
- I agree / disagree because ___.
- A good rule is ___ because ___.
- One problem with a no-sugar day is ___.
Discussion questions
- Should parents choose a "no-sugar day" for the family?
- Should kids choose their own snacks every day instead?
- Is it fair if parents eat sweets but kids cannot?
- What snack rule would you make if you were a parent?
My opinion
I think a no-sugar day is _______________ because _______________.