Cell Phones in Class

Mini-Debates

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Two teens in Quebec used a cell phone to secretly film a teacher yelling in class. They posted the video on YouTube. Students debate whether or not cell phones should be allowed in class.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
school
technology
agreeing & disagreeing
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

device
incident
embarrassed
ban
distorted
lobbying
dismayed
complaint
justify
issue
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