Tearing Down Statues

Mini-Debates

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read about the toppling and removal of controversial statues sparked by the killing of George Floyd. Students discuss the purpose of monuments honoring historical figures. Useful expressions for debates are included.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
ethics
politics & government
agreeing & disagreeing
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

controversial
brutality
oppression
median
congregate
topple
graffiti
cite
compassion
supremacist
Indigenous
vandalize
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane