---
title: "12.04.07"
date: 2007-12-04
url: https://learningischange.com/2007/12/04/120407/
author: Ben Wilkoff
categories: ["Lesson Plans", "Uncategorized"]
tags: []
---

# 12.04.07

Core 1:

- Brainstorming Write-on: How will you know which points to refute in which ways while the debate is going on?
- What is a Flow Sheet?  What should you write on it?
- What kinds of codes/shorthand can you create for yourself?

- Practice a flow sheet with the Video of Television is a Bad Influence
- Extension:  Continue to work on your essay and work toward a good list of resources for your debate.

Core 2:

- Share-on: Share your responsibility and blame pictures with at least two other people. Discuss and come to a consensus on who blames others, him/herself, or takes responsibility.
- Discuss each character and how their outlook on blame and responsibility continues to drive the story.
- Start Chapter 11:  Is T.J. responsible for his actions?
- How do the children see this issue differently than the adults?
- What do you think the Sheriff’s intent is when talking about lynching?

- Extension:  Finish Chapter 11 for Wednesday.

Core 3:

- Write-on: How do you think that Vladek’s experience in the camps changed his outlook and actions with his son after the war as seen through the first chapter of the book?
- How did this type of organized prejudice spread?  Nazi Propaganda Film: [“Der Ewige Jude”](http://www.holocaust-history.org/der-ewige-jude/stills.shtml)  Extension: How did this film and other propaganda help the camps to exist?

Core 4:

- Write-on: If I told you that there were three elements of any good
argument, what would they be called? Create a workable acronym for them
as well.
- Watch [Television is a Bad Influence](http://www.middleschooldebate.com/resources/videoresources.html) and talk about official debate format.
- Use the resources at [MiddleSchoolDebate.com to practice making Arguments.](http://www.middleschooldebate.com/resources/curriculumcenter.htm)  Are the opinions you have been voicing in your 30-minute-expert sessions arguments?
- Would the facts in your 30-minute-expert sessions fit into this type of structure?

- Extensions:  Finish your ARE arguments on the back of the handout.

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