Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Is Morning Reading Time Good or a Waste of Class Time?
Is Morning Reading Time Good or a Waste of Class Time?
Word bank
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quiet | no noise |
| focus | think hard about one thing |
| waste | using something badly |
| boring | not fun |
| calm | relaxed, not excited |
| alone | by yourself |
My opinion
Circle one:
Morning reading time is GOOD / a WASTE OF TIME.
Sentence frames
Use these to talk to your partner.
- I think morning reading time is ___ because ___.
- I like / don't like reading time because it is ___.
- Instead of reading, I want to ___.
- My favorite part of class is ___.
Talk to a partner
- Say your opinion using a sentence frame.
- Ask your partner: "What do you think?"
- Write your partner's opinion here: ______________________
Class vote
Before the debate: GOOD ___ / WASTE ___ After the debate: GOOD ___ / WASTE ___