KAS ELA Standard: C.1.1.c

Earth’s layers will disagree about which one contributes the most to the planet’s success.

Students write from the point of view of the most under-appreciated planet.

Wouldn’t some holidays be better on a certain day of the week? Should Thanksgiving have a set date?

Earthquake vs. hurricane. Tsunami vs. wildfire. Students set the criteria, argue their case, and crown a champion. Warning: it gets heated.

How would people with two different perspectives discuss a decision from history?

What if you had really weak chess pieces, but you could always move twice?

Let’s see how propaganda techniques can make even something great seem bad.

Ask students to go beyond “I don’t like it” and form critical opinions based on a set of criteria. Students can produce written arguments or turn their opinion into oral presentations.