1. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81091 Should our school have a snack shop?

2. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81092 The issue for debate… Should we have a snack shop in school? What do YOU think? one minute independent thinking time

3. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81093 A school snack shop – for or against? Share your ideas with the person next to you. OK... now two people from each table rotate clockwise and share ideas with another group. FEEDBACK...

4. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81094 Points to consider: FOR It could save time for busy parents who would no longer need to buy lots of different snacks to cater for children. It would give children choice and independence. It could raise money. Pupils could work in the shop. It could offer healthy snacks and sweets....

5. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81095 Points to consider: AGAINST? Are there are any reasons why we should not have a snack shop in school?

6. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81096 Space is a problem – where would it go? It would require a lot of organisation – who would decide who would run it? Who would look after the money? Could pupils be trusted to run the shop? Should children be offered sweets in school? Would litter become a problem again? Points to consider: AGAINST...

7. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81097 Two sides to any argument Each table is going to construct an argument either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the idea of a new snack shop. REMEMBER You must support your reasons with evidence. All members of your group must contribute a reason.

8. © 2008 www.teachitprimary.co.uk81098 The debate Present your argument against another group. Evaluate which argument was stronger – who had more evidence?