T HIS ACTIVITY WILL HELP YOU PRACTICE SUPPORTING CLAIMS WITH SOUND REASONING You will need a blank sheet of paper and something to write with. Title this activity “Would You Rather?” *You will need a partner that you can work well with*

INSTRUCTIONS 1. You and your partner will read through a series of “would you rather?” questions. 2. Decide what you want your answers to be, but don’t waste time. *You will only receive credit for what you get done in class*

INSTRUCTIONS 3. For each question, record your answers in paragraph form, using the following format: We would rather (claim)_______________________ This is because (support)_______________________ Others might rather (counterclaim) ___________________________ That is because (support) _____________________ But (rebuttal)_______________________________

WOULD YOU RATHER? Serious Questions 1. Would you rather be gossiped about or not talked about at all? 2. Would you rather end hunger or hatred?

WOULD YOU RATHER? Goofy Questions 3. Would you rather only be able to whisper or shout? 4. Would you rather be alone on a deserted island or there with a stranger?

WOULD YOU RATHER? 5. Create Your Own SCHOOL APPROPRIATE Question (and answer it using the same format)