Pros and Cons
Pros are for
something, in favor of it. (Thumbs
up)
Cons are against
something, not in favor of it. (Thumbs down)
When making an argument you could take the pro side or the con side.
It helps to understand both sides.
The best arguments are based on valid evidence, not just on
opinion.
We often look at pros and cons when we are making decisions.
We could use a T-Chart to show the pros and cons so we can
quickly compare the evidence for
one or another of the choices.
We should get rid of summer
vacation from school.
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Pro (for)
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Con (against)
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1. If we get rid of summer vacation, families
could more easily take vacations during less busy times and less expensive
times of the year. (Find
evidence.)
2.
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1. If we get rid of summer vacation, many
schools would have to be refitted for air conditioning, and that would be
expensive. (Find evidence.)
2.
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Parents should tell their
children that there is a Santa Claus.
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Pro (for)
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Con (against)
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1. When parents tell their children that
there is a Santa Claus, the example of anonymous giving helps children learn unselfishness. (Give examples.)
2.
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1. When parents tell their children that
there is a Santa Claus, the children
will trust their parents less when they find out the truth. (Give examples.)
2.
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