Identify a topic where there are two sides of an argument eg. Is Macbeth a tragic hero? (This will be the first 'twitter' so must be 140 characters or fewer.)
Divide the class into two groups. Half the class to find and present arguments for and half to find and present arguments against. Allow 15 mins to prepare arguments, research and question teacher.
The twist is that students must present their arguments in 140 characters or fewer and there must be an ongoing exchange. Although students can prepare in advance, they must decide on the best response and may need to amend their preparations so that it follows on from the other side's 'twitter'. Usual texting language is acceptable- so abbreviations etc.
Best done on an interactive whiteboard or with two white boards- the students do the writing.
Feedback - review the debate and a class vote as to whether they find in favour or against the argument that has been proposed. Also dicuss the way in which it is acceptable to use abbreviations etc in electronic literacy practices but that 140 characters is limiting where the argument is complicated or where PEA( point evidence and assessment) is required.
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