War on drugs

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By doing this ...

Rules

Introduction to the topic

Formulate opinion

Argue opinion

Alternative perspectives

Reflection

You will achieve this ...

Participate in a class discussion on B2 level.

Argue your point of view.

Explain the difference between your opinion and the opposing opinion.

Rules for a respectful discussion

Cannabis use is most common among young adults

1. True
2. False

Drug use rarely leads to serious health incidents

1. True
2. False

More kilos of cannabis were seized by police during the coronacrisis.

1. True
2. False

Coffe shops	Places where people can legally buy and use mild drugs like cannabis.
Soft drugs	Drugs that have mild effects, like cannabis.
Hard drugs	Drugs that are very addictive and dangerous, like heroin or cocaine.
Drug trafficking	Selling and moving drugs illegally.
Drug production	Making drugs illegally.
Drug addiction	When someone can't stop using drugs, even if it's harmful.
Drug enforcement agencies	Groups that make sure drug laws are followed.
Drug policy	Rules made by governments about drugs.
Drug prevention programs	Plans to teach people about drugs and stop them from using them

The War On Drugs

You will watch a video called the war on drugs, in this video there are arguments that argue for stopping the drug trade and arguments that argue for stopping drug use. Categorize these.

Use hand-out assignment 1.

Opinion

Formulate your own opinion on the statement "The government should focus more on reducing drug use than on combating drug trafficking".

Use hand-out assignment 2. 

"The government should focus more on reducing drug use than on combating drug trafficking".

Agree

Disagree

Reflect on your opinion

Reflection your own opinion on the statement "The government should focus more on reducing drug use than on combating drug trafficking".

When finished you can be asked to share your reflection with the class. 

Use hand-out assignment 3. 

Someone else's opinion

Now step in someone else's shoes. Prepare an argument for the opposing party. 

Use hand-out assignment 4. 

Debate

 "The government should focus more on reducing drug use than on combating drug trafficking".

If you are personally against, you now enter the debate as someone who agrees and vice versa. 

Remember our rules? 

Now reflect

How did your personal motivation influence the stance you took during the lesson discussion?

Can you describe how it felt to empathize with the arguments of someone with a different perspective during the discussion, and why do you think this is important for fostering an open dialogue?

Use hand-out assignment 5.