Gun control is one of the most hotly debated topics in the United States. Learners use a structured conversation to engage around this controversy. Using a scaffolded conversation that relies on a reading and analysis of arguments for and against gun control, pupils dissect the topic. 

Concepts

gun control, the second amendment, debate, conversation skills, group discussions

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the included readings to give class members an overview of the debate around gun control in the United States
• Engage in a structured conversation about the gun control debate

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need to be able to work independently to have the conversation in the activity

Pros

• Activity allows for the development of essential debate and discussion skills
• Reading and argument breakdown provide a text in which to root the discussion

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.1.c SL.9-10.1.d