1. Do Now: review for quiz!

2. Objective: to test our knowledge of sections 5 & 6
December 7, 2017
Objective: to test our knowledge of sections 5 & 6
Opening: Kahoot!
Work Period: quiz
Closing: guidelines for debate

3. Homework None (Prepare for debate!)
Vocab assignments due Tuesday, Dec 12th
Vocab quiz Wednesday, Dec 13th

4. Kahoot!

5. Question: Is George justified in killing Lennie?
Class Debate
Question: Is George justified in killing Lennie?
Affirmative side argues “yes,” negative side argues “no”
1 full class period to prepare (Monday)
1 full class period to debate (Tuesday)
Your grade = preparation notes, response paragraph, respectful interactions during actual debate
Worth 50 points

6. To prepare... Consider the questions: Why does George kill Lennie?
How does George kill Lennie?
How do the actions of other characters affect George’s decision?
How does Lennie’s mental stability affect his violent actions?
Have we seen cases where murder is excusable in our society?
How does the future look for George now?
Your notes:
A list of possible points your side can argue
A list (at least 3) rebuttals that could be made by the opposition
Possible responses to these arguments
At least 3 quotes from the text to support your claim/enhance argument