Debate: Should Adolescents Work During High School?
Due Date: _________________________
Name: __________________________________________ ID# _______________________
Course: __________________________________ Course/Section # __________________
Research:
Although your instructor will assign one side of the debate to you to argue, your paper should cover both sides. Use books, journal articles, magazine and newspaper articles, and the internet to find information on the debate over the advantages and disadvantages of adolescent employment. What are the advantages and disadvantages from an adolescent'
s point of view and from a parent'
s point of view?
Write a Reaction Paper:
Write a 4-6 page paper on your findings. Your paper should include an introduction, a summary of the main points in the debate over whether the benefits outweigh the negative aspects of employment during adolescence, and a concluding summary paragraph.
The paper:
Meet with the other student(s) on your side of the argument Share your ideas and determine your strongest arguments. Decide who will give the presentation and make some notes.
Class Debate:
Each side will be given 5 minutes to present their side of the argument. Those arguing that adolescent employment is beneficial will present their side first. There will be a 3 minute break after the two sides have presented their cases. During this 3 minute break the rest of the class will write individual a one page reaction papers describing their own position on the issue. The two groups will spend the 3 minutes outlining their rebuttal statements. Each group will have 3 minutes to give a rebuttal statement, with the those in favor of adolescent employment presenting first.
Class Vote:
When the debate has ended the class will vote on their position: