Gun control debate

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 4

Debate

You'll be working in your pairs/group to discuss a few statements.

In the pairs/group 

Look at all the 5 statement and choose 2 debate topics

Write down 3 arguments PRO 

Write down 3 arguments AGAINST

Topic 1 

Entertainers who use violence in songs or videos should be held accountable for any violence that occur.

Topic 2

Self-defense, hunting, and collecting are all legitimate purposes for owning a gun.

Topic 3

The United States  government should forbid the individual ownwership of weapons at home.

Topic 4

Police should be armed with guns to prevent crime.

Topic 5

Teachers should carry guns to protect students.

Speaking/Writing topic 1

First discuss the topic, then write a letter to the president of the United States and list different measures that the American government should come up with to solve the issue of gun abuse in America. Use clear arguments to make your point. 

Speaking/Writing topic 2/3

First discuss the topic, then write a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) in which you express your support for gun rights and the second amendment. Give clear arguments as to why everyone should have the right to own a gun. 

Speaking/Writing topic 4

First discuss the topic, then write a letter to the President of the U.S. in which you express your concerns about police violence. Give clear arguments as to police should not be armed unless  they respond to a dangerous situation.

Speaking/Writing topic 5

First discuss the topic, then write a letter to the Ministry of Education in which you express your support for teachers having guns in the classroom (U.S.A.). Give clear arguments as to the need to protect students from shooters.