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Whose Side Are You On? Lesson PlanWhose Side Are You On? Lesson Plan
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Whose Side Are You On?

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Students role play, persuading and staying neutral during arguments. In this viewpoint lesson, students examine the viewpoints of soldiers in the Spanish-American War and role play. After a discussion, some students try to persuade the class while others try to stay neutral.

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Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments, arguments, diverse perspectives

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arguments, Discussion, neutral, Persuasive Writing, surrender, viewpoints, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Simulation
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