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    The document outlines roles and responsibilities for a debate on bilingual education vs. English only. It assigns two people to argue for English only, two for bilingual education, and a moderator. It provides pros and cons for each side that participants should research. It identifies three key opening points for each side and why they are relevant. It provides example cross-examination questions each side could ask. Finally, it identifies three key closing points each side should address.

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    The document outlines roles and responsibilities for a debate on bilingual education vs. English only. It assigns two people to argue for English only, two for bilingual education, and a moderator. It provides pros and cons for each side that participants should research. It identifies three key opening points for each side and why they are relevant. It provides example cross-examination questions each side could ask. Finally, it identifies three key closing points each side should address.

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    --Roles? Who is on the Bilingual Education side? English Only? Moderator?

     English only: Sarah Collette, Katheryn Hickey


     Bilingual Education: Corinne Estes, Molly Skinner
     Moderator: Angela Scurti

    --Research Bilingual Education and English Only. Identify 3 pros for each, and 3 cons for each.
     Bilingual Education
    o Pros
     Societies are quickly becoming bilingual
     It creates opportunities for early diversity
     It gives students more employment opportunities
    o Cons
     A bilingual education is more expensive than a dominant language
    education.
     There would be an even greater teaching shortage.
     Learning specific content can be extremely difficult.
     English Only
    o Pros
     Helps students develop strong listening skills.
     Classroom may be easier to manage with only the use of one language.
     Making all students speak the same language in a multi linguistic
    classroom encourages students who speak a different language to socialize
    and learn from others.
    o Cons
     ELL students may feel uncomfortable which can impact learning.
     There is a decreased level of participation from ELL students.
     It has been proven that ELL students are able to pick up a new language
    faster if their first language is used in instruction.

    --Identify 3 key points you will discuss in your opening for Bilingual Education. Briefly
    describe why you believe the key points are relevant/appropriate for the debate. Do the same for
    English only.
     Bilingual Education:
    o Our country is a melting pot
     This country is made up of immigrants, we are not all the same and have
    different background it is important to cherish that.
    o The United States has no official language
     There is no law or requirement that students must learn English only
    o It is important for students to embrace their own culture
     Children should not be ashamed of their own culture and language.
     English only:
     Help students develop better listening skills.
     The classroom is easier to manage.
     By teaching english only, you are saving time for the rest of the class.
    --Create 3 questions the English Only side will ask the Bilingual Education side during the cross
    examination. Also vice versa.
     Bilingual Questions:
    o How will you ensure the student is proud of their nationality and language?
    o
     English Only Questions:
    o How will you ensure that all students, including ELL students, participate an
    equal amount in the classroom?
    o How will you as the teacher make sure your classroom is a comfortable
    environment for all students?
    o How will you enforce the use of English only in the classroom?

    --Identify 3 key points you will address in your closing statements for both English Only and
    Bilingual Education.
     Bilingual
    o Students should be able to learn the English language, but keep their own
    language apart of their lives
    o

     English Only
    o Encourages students to socialize and learn from each other. (Creates a
    more engaging learning environment).
    o Encourage students to use english only within the classroom.
    o Behavior in the classroom will be easier to manage.

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