MR. SHARP'S CLASSES



Debate: Legalization of Cannabis04/20/161) Students will write for a few minutes about their own opinion regarding legalization of marijuana. They will also consider the opposite side. What reasons might people offer for the opposing view?2) Have students discuss what a pro/con debate of this issue might look like: a.Reasons for legalizing marijuana b.Reasons against legalizing marijuana c.How would they argue d.What would each side say e.Would the debate be able to definitively answer the questionDivide the class into 6 groups where each group plays the role of one of the following individuals or groups: parent, law enforcement, cancer patient, drug dealer, doctor for legalization, doctor against legalizationParents: Aaron; Carson; Alex S; Matt ELaw Enforcement: Carter; Josh Fitz; Levi GCancer Patient: Andrea; Maddy; Josh FrearDrug Dealer: Mikayla; Faith; AnastasiaDoctor: Alexandra; Alicia; LaynaOne writer record names, write down three arguments for and against legalization of Cannabis from your groups perspective. Create a paragraph with an introduction to the topic and your group. Then provide the 3 arguments for and against from your groups perspective and a concluding sentence. ................
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