Partner Work

• After you finish talking to the text, look over the evidence you have highlighted.

• With a partner, you are going to find the three strongest pieces of evidence for each side of the argument and mark a star next to the evidence.

Participating in after school sports

Pros for participating in after-school sports

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Cons for participation in after-school sports

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Using the highlighted information list at least three pros of participating in sports and three cons or participating in sports.

Which side is better supported?

• Look over the evidence you just pulled from the article for both sides. Think about:

– Does the evidence on the pro/con side seem stronger, more valid, or more convincing to you?

– Is each side equally supported? Is the evidence on one side more powerful or convincing to you?

The side of the argument that is best supported is _____________________________________________.

The best piece of evidence to support this side of the argument is ______________________________________________.

Warm-up discussion (5 minutes)• Find a partner who has the same perspective of

the issue as you.

• Take 2 minutes to discuss why you believe the way you do

• Now, find a partner that believe the opposite as you.

• Take 3 minutes to discuss what you believe and why. Then, try to convince your partner to flip sides/change their mind using evidence from the text. (Pick your most convincing piece of evidence!)

Discussion• What are some advantages of playing organized

sports?• What are some disadvantages of playing

organized sports?• Do the pros outweigh the cons? Do the cons

outweigh the pros?• Is it worth banning organized after school sports

if only a few kids get hurt? Is that fair to every kid who wants to play sports?

• Isn’t even one serious injury one too many?• Is banning organized after school sports the only

solution to the problem?• Can you think of any other solutions?