Social media ban in Australia: discussion and debate

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• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Social media ban for kids in Australia: A good thing?

Discussing and debating the current social media ban for kids in Australia, from your personal perspective.

Lesson objective

You can discuss and debate the social media ban in Australia, present clear and well-supported arguments for your viewpoints, and write a clear, accurate text explaining your position on the issue.

What do you already know about the ban?

What could be the biggest advantages of the social media ban?

What could be the biggest disadvantages of the ban?

Your own social media behaviour

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How does social media usually affect your concentration when you are studying or doing homework?

1

It helps me concentrate better

2

It does not affect my concentration

3

It sometimes distracts me

4

It often distracts me

How do you usually feel after spending a long time on social media?

1

More relaxed and positive

2

The same as before

3

Slightly stressed or tired

4

Very stressed, anxious, or unhappy

What is the main reason you use social media?

1

To relax and be entertained

2

To stay in touch with friends and family

3

To follow news, trends, or influencers

4

Because I feel bored or afraid of missing out (FOMO)

Write about your own opinion

• Write 1 paragraph (alinea) to elaborate on your opinion.

• Why is the ban good? Or, why not? Or why is it both?

• At least 2 arguments to back your opinion. Support arguments with evidence. (personal experience, info from the video or article we saw,...)

• Text between 50 - 100 words.

• Time limit: 15 minutes

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What is your opinion about severe social media restrictions for kids?

1

I'm pro!

2

I'm anti

Let's debate!

• The teacher will divide you into 2 camps.

• You have until the beginning of next class (Friday) to perform your desk research and construct your arguments.

Step 1: collect arguments (today)

• Search online for arguments that support your thesis

• Find examples, statistics, opinions from authorities

• compile a bibliography containing all the sources you will use

Step 2: structure your arguments (today + at home)

• Choose which arguments you want to use

• Keep it short and simple!

• Make sure your arguments are valid

Step 3: check your arguments

• Check your arguments on their validity.

• What is the opposition going to say?

Step 4: Present your arguments (Friday)

Intro: get the attention. What is your opinion and why is it valid?

Core: Explain in detail

Conclusion: summarize + repeat your opinion briefly

Debate on Friday

• Groups of 4 (2 people on both sides of the argument)

• Debate of 5 - 10 minutes

• I am moderator

• The rest of the class will work on a different assignment

Evaluation