Opinion Formation Cards
Evidence cards
In this activity, students build up their opinion on a
topic as they listen to the ideas of others. This approximates real
life in that students are reading multiple points of view and
hearing different people share their opinions.
1.
2.
Choose points on different sides of a controversial
issue and put them on small cards or strips. These
can come from texts on the topic.
Tell students the topic and have them read their
own point. (They can memorize it, too.)
Students meet with students who have different
points (different colors), read points to each other, and
both state their current opinion on the issue. .
(They can also ask questions and prompt for elaboration.)
They can use frames such as:
3.
4.
A study showed that
children who watch TV
engage in more violent
behaviors.
A survey showed that
children who watched
educational shows
began to read sooner.
“In my opinion, ____ because _____. Yet I also…
Given the points that I have heard so far, such as
______, I think I lean more to the side of ____ because ____. The answer
depends on….”
Variation: Infer Themes from a Paragraph
Pick several paragraphs from a fiction text, put them on different colored paper and
distribute them to students. Have them infer or predict what the theme of the entire text will
be about, based on the paragraph and the title of the text. The meet with several conversation
partners who have different paragraphs and build up (and prune away) their ideas of what the
theme might be.
Question for the cards below:
Should children be allowed to watch TV?
Sentences on the cards were quoted and adapted from the following links:
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/tv.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3603235.stm
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Print each page on a different color so that each participant will get one of the squares from one
of the six pages. Students form their opinions and build them up or change them as they talk.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The study of 1,345
children under two
showed three hours TV a
day made children 30%
more likely to have
attention deficit
disorder.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
The youngsters in one
study who watched the
most television were
more likely to rank
within the top 10% for
concentration problems,
impulsiveness,
restlessness, and being
easily confused.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and
move during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and
move during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and
move during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and
move during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and
move during the show.
Nickelodeon has shows
that promote physical
activity and healthy
eating. "Dora the
Explorer" encourages
kids to get up and move
during the show.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
TV can be educational,
opening up new worlds for
kids giving them a chance
to travel the globe, learn
about different cultures,
and gain exposure to ideas
they may never encounter
in real life.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids, TV
can take time away from eating
together, reading, outdoor
activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids, TV
can take time away from eating
together, reading, outdoor
activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids, TV
can take time away from eating
together, reading, outdoor
activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids, TV
can take time away from eating
together, reading, outdoor
activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids,
TV can take time away from
eating together, reading,
outdoor activities, and hobbies.
Time spent watching TV
replaces time spent interacting
with real people, which is
critical to a baby’s healthy
development. For older kids, TV
can take time away from eating
together, reading, outdoor
activities, and hobbies.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers of
these programs saw about three
acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured
at least one act of altruism,
defined as helping, sharing,
giving, or donating. On
average, viewers of these
programs saw about three acts
of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers
of these programs saw about
three acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers of
these programs saw about three
acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured
at least one act of altruism,
defined as helping, sharing,
giving, or donating. On
average, viewers of these
programs saw about three acts
of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers
of these programs saw about
three acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers of
these programs saw about three
acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured
at least one act of altruism,
defined as helping, sharing,
giving, or donating. On
average, viewers of these
programs saw about three acts
of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers
of these programs saw about
three acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers of
these programs saw about three
acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured
at least one act of altruism,
defined as helping, sharing,
giving, or donating. On
average, viewers of these
programs saw about three acts
of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers
of these programs saw about
three acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers of
these programs saw about three
acts of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured
at least one act of altruism,
defined as helping, sharing,
giving, or donating. On
average, viewers of these
programs saw about three acts
of altruism an hour.
In a study of 2,000 TV shows,
73% of the programs featured at
least one act of altruism, defined
as helping, sharing, giving, or
donating. On average, viewers
of these programs saw about
three acts of altruism an hour.
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