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Gun control is one of the most hotly debated topics in the United States. Learners use a structured conversation to engage around this controversy. Using a scaffolded conversation that relies on a reading and analysis of arguments for and against gun control, pupils dissect the topic.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the included readings to give class members an overview of the debate around gun control in the United States
- Engage in a structured conversation about the gun control debate
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to be able to work independently to have the conversation in the activity
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- Activity allows for the development of essential debate and discussion skills
- Reading and argument breakdown provide a text in which to root the discussion
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