Level
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Grade 8-12 (13-18 years)
Most effective 16-18 years
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Aims & Objectives
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- To present an argument in support of a proposition
- To encourage fun communicative interplays
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Lesson Plan
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- The classroom becomes an aeroplane. The pilot has announced that the plane is about to crash, but one parachute is available for use by the passengers. They must hold a parachute debate to decide who will get the parachute.
- Five class members are chosen to speak in the debate.
- The rest of the class will listen to their arguments and vote on who should get the parachute at the end.
- The five characters are
- A terrorist
- A bank robber
- A lawyer
- A politician
- A serial killer
- Each character gets three minutes to present their case.
- The class votes.
- The class discusses their reasons for voting as they did.
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Notes
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The traditional parachute debate is here turned on its head. The comic nature of this reversal often draws students who otherwise don't participate, into speaking out. The content is often shocking and this again often draws out responses.
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