Getting StartedTake out your Social Studies notebooks and copy the following on the next line in your Table of Contents: 1/27 Homework 24 71Take out your WordGeneration folder.On the top of page 5 write a claim for the question should the government regulate genetic testing.

Claim -Students will debate considering the possible benefits and risks, is becoming a vegetarian a smart decision by using the opposite sides protocol.Success CriteriaI can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct content.I can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.

Vocabularysymbolic - standing for something else that cant be pictured or showndomestic - made in or done in ones own countryexport - to carry or send for sale in another countryefficient - able to do wellintegrate - to form or unite into a whole

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Considering the possible benefits and risks, is becoming a vegetarian a smart decision?Turn and TalkRemind students that you can use evidence from the article, the WG math problem, the WG science lesson, or your own experience.Pro or Con?

For vegetarians,meat can be symbolicof cruelty to animals.Meat is symbolic ofseveral US holidays.DebatePro - argues the yes side of the debateCon - argues the no side of the debateModerators - use accountable talk sentence stems to keep the debate going. After pro and con each speak, moderators summarize arguments and recall focus words used. Evaluator - tallies the number of focus words used by pro, con, and moderator

Opposite SidesOne side of the room is the Yes side, and the opposite side of the room is the No sideOnly the student with the talking stick is permitted to speak. Everyone else is standing up straight and actively listening.Be prepared to own your answer.Must provide evidence to back up your claim.Use focus words.Use phrases like I believe that, I agree with you but, You make a good point, but have you considered, Can you show me evidence in the text thatIf you are sufficiently swayed by a justification from the other side, be prepared to justify your move to that side of the room.

Considering the possible benefits and risks, is becoming a vegetarian a smart decision?Success CriteriaI can recall this weeks focus words and use them in correct contentI can state a claim and use evidence to support my claim.