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Tuck Everlasting: Debate Activity Lesson PlanTuck Everlasting: Debate Activity Lesson Plan
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Tuck Everlasting: Debate Activity

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Use Tuck Everlasting as a springboard for a debate on big ideas about immortality and the death penalty. Take a week for research and debate by following the steps outlined in this plan. Tapping into technology for help, small groups choose a topic, complete research, prepare presentations, and participate in a final debate. An outline and rubrics are included.

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tuck everlasting, natalie babbitt, debate, public speaking, the death penalty

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Collaborative Learning
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