What's the point?
What’s the point? “Playing outside helps kids stay strong and healthy.”
Playing outside is healthy
Give one reason why dogs are helpful pets.
They can guide blind people.
Why is fruit good for your body?
Because it gives you energy.
Finish it: “We should be kind. Kindness makes others smile.” → So…
So we should always be kind.
What do we call a sentence that shares your opinion?
A point
What’s the point? “Drawing is fun and helps me relax after school.”
Drawing is fun and relaxing
What’s some evidence that reading helps you learn?
You learn new words when you read.
Why does reading help kids?
Because they learn new things.
Finish it: “Exercise helps your heart and muscles.” → That’s why…
Finish it: “Exercise helps your heart and muscles.” → That’s why…
What’s a reason to support your point called?
Evidence
What’s the point? “We should keep the classroom clean so we stay healthy.”
We should keep the classroom clean
What is one reason why fruit is healthy?
It has vitamins.
Why is it good to help others?
Because it shows kindness.
Finish it: “Books help you learn.” → So…
So we should read every day.
What do we call it when someone politely disagrees in a debate?
A rebuttal
What’s the point? “School helps me learn new things every day.”
School helps us learn
Give evidence that exercise is good for you.
It makes your body stronger.
Why is sleep important?
Because it helps you grow.
Finish it: “Trash hurts the ocean.” → That’s why…
That’s why we should not litter.
What should we do when someone is speaking during a debate?
Listen respectfully
What’s the point? “Helping others makes you and others feel happy.”
Helping others makes us happy
What’s one reason why sharing is kind?
It makes others feel happy.
Why should we keep the Earth clean?
So animals and people stay safe.
Finish it: “School is a place to learn and grow.” → So…
So going to school is a good idea.
In a debate, what do we call the two sides?
The Pro and the Con teams