Student handout — Classroom Games
Split the Room turns any whiteboard into a debate stage
Split the Room
How to play: Listen to the statement. Walk to the side of the room you agree with. Be ready to say one sentence about why.
Word bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| opinion | what you think or believe |
| agree | to think the same way |
| disagree | to think a different way |
| argument | a reason you give to explain your opinion |
| convince | to make someone believe your idea |
| reason | why you think something |
Sentence frames
- I think ___ because ___.
- I agree with ___ because ___.
- I don't agree, because ___.
- My reason is ___.
Example statements
- Online classes are better than classroom lessons.
- Social media does more good than harm.
- It's better to have a strict schedule than a flexible one.