What is the purpose of school?
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Debate the Issue
Debate the Issue
Pick one of these positions (or create your own).
A
A
The primary function of school is to prepare students for the workforce.
The primary function of school is to prepare students for the workforce.
B
B
The primary function of school is to teach students to analyze, to interpret, and to think for themselves.
The primary function of school is to teach students to analyze, to interpret, and to think for themselves.
C
C
The primary function of school is to prepare students for democratic citizenship.
The primary function of school is to prepare students for democratic citizenship.
D
D
The primary function of school is to make sure that all students have common knowledge about history, science, and mathematics.
The primary function of school is to make sure that all students have common knowledge about history, science, and mathematics.
OR CREATE YOUR OWN POSITION
OR CREATE YOUR OWN POSITION
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Be a strong participant by using phrases like these:
Be a strong participant by using phrases like these:
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I believe that...
You make a good point, but have you considered...
I agree with you, but...
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