Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Should Schools Let Students Choose Their Own Class Seats?
Should Schools Let Students Choose Their Own Class Seats?
Word bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| assign | to choose someone's seat for them |
| distracted | not able to focus |
| fair | equal and right for everyone |
| trust | believe someone will do the right thing |
| focus | pay full attention |
| mix | put different people together |
Two opinions
A: "I think teachers should assign seats because it stops students from talking too much to their friends."
B: "I think students should choose their own seats because we focus better when we feel comfortable."
Which one do you agree with? Why?
Sentence frames
- I think ___ because ___.
- One good thing about free choice is ___.
- One problem with fixed seats is ___.
- I agree / disagree with you because ___.
- A better idea might be ___.
Your turn
- Pick a side: Fixed seats or Free choice.
- Write two reasons using the sentence frames above.
- Be ready to answer one question from the other side.
My reasons:
- ________________________________
- ________________________________