Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Sleepovers and friend birthday parties: should kids go to sleepovers in middle school?
Sleepovers and friend birthday parties
Topic: Should kids go to sleepovers in middle school?
Word bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| sleepover | staying the night at a friend's house |
| curfew | a time you must be home by |
| exhausted | very, very tired |
| trust | believing someone will do the right thing |
| permission | your parent saying "yes, you can" |
Read these two opinions
For: "I think sleepovers are great because you get special time with your friends. You play games, eat snacks, and talk all night. It makes friendships stronger."
Against: "I think sleepovers can be a problem because you don't sleep much. The next day at school, you feel exhausted and can't focus. Also, some parents don't give permission because they worry."
Your turn: sentence frames
Use these to share your opinion in your group.
- I think sleepovers are ___ because ___.
- In my family, the rule about sleepovers is ___.
- One good thing about sleepovers is ___.
- One problem with sleepovers is ___.
- If I went to a sleepover, I would ___.
Discuss in your group
- Should there be a curfew even at a sleepover?
- Is a school-night sleepover a bad idea? Why?
- What is one rule you would set if you were the parent?