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Student Loan Debt HandoutStudent Loan Debt Handout
Publisher
ProCon
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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2018
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Student Loan Debt

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Should college loan debt be easier to discharge in bankruptcy? Scholars sort through the top three pros and cons to decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. Learners may also participate in an online poll to share their opinions with other viewers. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

loans, debt, higher education, debate, controversial topics, group discussions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals research the average cost of attending a four-year college in the United States

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils may need more time for research and preparation than the suggested allotment 
  • Requires computers and Internet access to complete the research

Pros

  • Includes a lengthy list of footnotes to further explore the debate topic
  • Provides a brief yet informative overview of the issue

Cons

  • Only contains three pros and cons, so students likely need to conduct additional research 

Common Core

RI.9-10.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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