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Goals: We will find a NYT article related to our statement, identify a relevant passage, and articulate the connection between the article and the statement.  

Steps: 

We will consider how current events relate to Kindred. 

As a class:

  • We will look at example key terms and questions for a debatable statement, 
  • We will examine underlying values realted to one of Tiger Woods' actions. 
  • We will connect the debatable statement to research.

In your groups: 

  • Brainstorm key terms, ideas, and underlying values for your group's statement. 
  • Log on to the The New York Times
  • Find an article, editorial, or essay related to your statement. Complete the Form

Resources for Research 

                      

Statements

Kindred Debate Questions

Overarching Question: Should we judge others outside of their circumstances?

 

Directions: Consider key words and values and beliefs that underlie each statement. (See examples for #4.)

Debatable Statements

  1. The most dangerous person in society is one who challenges the status quo.

  1. True evil lies in the belief that one is better than their peers. (You might think of this question in terms of gender, skin color, etc.)

  1. Our genes (nature) shape us more than our than our environment (nurture) does.  Noise pollution and test scores/studies of twins/inherited personality traits/Wes Moore--the other Wes Moore etc.

  1. Knowledge, rather than wealth, gives people power over their circumstances.

  1. Our family (our kin) more than our choices determines our station in life.  
 

Articles Found

New York Times Example Story

 

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