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Reinforce format of a disadvantage.
Deliver speech from prepared notes.
~15-20 min.
Paper (2-3 sheets per student)
Pencil/pen (1 per student)
Students offer vague disadvantages, with an unclear story that bears no clear relation to the proposed policy.
Disadvantages have clear, specific links that directly relate to the specific mechanism of change identified by the plan.
Keep up the pace! This game is engaging because it is fast paced.
No round should take more than five to six minutes from start to finish.
Don’t let any one group dominate.
For less experienced students, have fun with the topic creation process!