In my practicum classroom, the class was reading Summer of the Monkeys and it said, "Monkeys are as smart as people." Well my class just didnt know how they felt about that. . . so, I had them do a court room and had students debate if monkeys were as smart as people! It was so fun! The kids loved it!! Luke {picture 1} was the judge in our courtroom and did an EXCELLENT job!! I had written out the order for the court and he did so well!! I brought in a gavel and robe for him and he was into his role!
Here is the class getting ready to start the debate. We went to the team center and got it all set up and the jury, judge, pro side, con side and gallery all ready to roar! The kids were so excited about this experience!
This is Jaide giving her first piece of support for why monkeys are as smart as people. They came all prepared with questions, support, research, etc and did so well presenting their information.
In case you were wondering. . . according to Mrs. McBarnes 5th grade classroom - - - Monkeys are NOT as smart as people (Con side won)!!
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