Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Playground Rules at Recess: Who Gets the Ball?
Playground Rules at Recess: Who Gets the Ball?
Word Bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| fair | right for everyone |
| turn | your time to play |
| share | use something together |
| rule | something everyone follows |
| wait | not play yet |
| argue | talk because you disagree |
Three Ways to Share the Ball
- First-come: the first person gets it.
- Rotating turns: everyone takes a turn, one after another.
- Sharing: everyone plays together, at the same time.
Sentence Frames
- I think ___ because ___.
- My favorite rule is ___.
- That is not fair because ___.
- I agree / I disagree with you because ___.
- At my school, we ___.
Talk With a Partner
- Which rule is the most fair? Why?
- Did you ever wait too long for a turn? What happened?
- What rule would you make for your classroom?
Role-Play
Two students. One wants the ball first. One already has it. Use a rule from the list to solve it. Act it out for the class.