The document outlines roles and responsibilities for a debate on bilingual education vs. English only. It assigns two people to argue for English only, two for bilingual education, and a moderator. It provides pros and cons for each side that participants should research. It identifies three key opening points for each side and why they are relevant. It provides example cross-examination questions each side could ask. Finally, it identifies three key closing points each side should address.
The document outlines roles and responsibilities for a debate on bilingual education vs. English only. It assigns two people to argue for English only, two for bilingual education, and a moderator. It provides pros and cons for each side that participants should research. It identifies three key opening points for each side and why they are relevant. It provides example cross-examination questions each side could ask. Finally, it identifies three key closing points each side should address.
The document outlines roles and responsibilities for a debate on bilingual education vs. English only. It assigns two people to argue for English only, two for bilingual education, and a moderator. It provides pros and cons for each side that participants should research. It identifies three key opening points for each side and why they are relevant. It provides example cross-examination questions each side could ask. Finally, it identifies three key closing points each side should address.
The document outlines roles and responsibilities for a debate on bilingual education vs. English only. It assigns two people to argue for English only, two for bilingual education, and a moderator. It provides pros and cons for each side that participants should research. It identifies three key opening points for each side and why they are relevant. It provides example cross-examination questions each side could ask. Finally, it identifies three key closing points each side should address.
--Research Bilingual Education and English Only. Identify 3 pros for each, and 3 cons for each. Bilingual Education o Pros Societies are quickly becoming bilingual It creates opportunities for early diversity It gives students more employment opportunities o Cons A bilingual education is more expensive than a dominant language education. There would be an even greater teaching shortage. Learning specific content can be extremely difficult. English Only o Pros Helps students develop strong listening skills. Classroom may be easier to manage with only the use of one language. Making all students speak the same language in a multi linguistic classroom encourages students who speak a different language to socialize and learn from others. o Cons ELL students may feel uncomfortable which can impact learning. There is a decreased level of participation from ELL students. It has been proven that ELL students are able to pick up a new language faster if their first language is used in instruction.
--Identify 3 key points you will discuss in your opening for Bilingual Education. Briefly describe why you believe the key points are relevant/appropriate for the debate. Do the same for English only. Bilingual Education: o Our country is a melting pot This country is made up of immigrants, we are not all the same and have different background it is important to cherish that. o The United States has no official language There is no law or requirement that students must learn English only o It is important for students to embrace their own culture Children should not be ashamed of their own culture and language. English only: Help students develop better listening skills. The classroom is easier to manage. By teaching english only, you are saving time for the rest of the class. --Create 3 questions the English Only side will ask the Bilingual Education side during the cross examination. Also vice versa. Bilingual Questions: o How will you ensure the student is proud of their nationality and language? o English Only Questions: o How will you ensure that all students, including ELL students, participate an equal amount in the classroom? o How will you as the teacher make sure your classroom is a comfortable environment for all students? o How will you enforce the use of English only in the classroom?
--Identify 3 key points you will address in your closing statements for both English Only and Bilingual Education. Bilingual o Students should be able to learn the English language, but keep their own language apart of their lives o
English Only o Encourages students to socialize and learn from each other. (Creates a more engaging learning environment). o Encourage students to use english only within the classroom. o Behavior in the classroom will be easier to manage.
