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What About Fighting?

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What are the positive and negative consequences of violence? Elementary and middle schoolers discuss how some see violence as the answer to resolving conflicts. They identify the positive and negative aspects to using violence, and ask questions to finish the lesson. In addition to the provided discussion questions, encourage young readers to ask each other thoughtful questions throughout the process.

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3rd - 8th
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English Language Arts
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