3. What conclusions can the reader draw about the benefits of volunteering? (Volunteering helps participants by teaching them important skills and exposing them to new experiences, as well as by introducing them to different organizations and new people.) 4 Reflect: Ask students to respond in writing to this scenario: Say you were in charge of organizing a team of students from your school to work on a project in your community. • What project would you select? Why? • How would you select your team? Would you ask your school to make students’ participation voluntary or mandatory? Why? • How would you motivate your team? After students have finished writing, engage them in a structured group discussion. Alternatively, students can meet in groups to discuss their responses. 5 Group Activity: Have the class debate the issue of mandatory volunteer work. Divide the class into two groups, one for mandatory community service for teens, and one against. (You can assign students to a side or have students choose a side on their own.) • To prepare for the debate, each team should work together to complete the “Before the Debate” section on page 48 of the student handbook, using arguments and evidence to support their side. • Direct each team to present its best arguments, complete with evidence. • Allow time for students to think about and share their reflections about the debate. 6 Quick Check: Ask students to evaluate the debate. Did each team state its claim clearly and support it with evidence? What do students think was the strongest or most convincing reason and why? What could have been done to improve the arguments?
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