Print the games. Play them on paper.

Is cereal a soup?

Yes, it's soup or No way?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Is a hot dog a taco?

Yes, it's a taco or No, not a taco?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Is cold pizza better than hot pizza?

Cold is better or Hot is better?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Would you rather rewind time or pause it?

Rewind or Pause?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Would a ghost make a good hall monitor?

Yes, hire it or No, bad idea?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should a robot be allowed on your soccer team?

Yes, sign it or No robots?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Cat or dog: which makes a better class pet?

A cat or A dog?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Would you rather live in summer or winter forever?

Summer forever or Winter forever?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Is a crown a hat?

Yes, it's a hat or No, it's a crown?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should phones be allowed in class?

Yes, allow them or No phones?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should homework be optional?

Yes, optional or No, keep it?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should students wear uniforms?

Yes, uniforms or No uniforms?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should school start at 10 a.m.?

Yes, start later or No, keep it?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should school lunch be an hour long?

Yes, an hour or No, too long?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Are group projects better than working alone?

Groups win or Alone wins?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should students get to retake tests?

Yes, retakes or No retakes?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should middle and high schools have recess?

Yes, recess or No, skip it?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should teachers pick where you sit?

Teacher picks or Kids pick?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should 16-year-olds vote in city elections?

Yes, let them or No, wait?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should social media be 16 and up?

Yes, 16 and up or No age limit?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should school be year-round?

Yes, year-round or Keep summer?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Are video games a real sport?

Yes, a sport or No, a game?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should zoos keep big animals like elephants?

Yes, keep them or No, not in zoos?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Should we explore space or the ocean first?

Space first or Ocean first?

1. Pick a side. Say one reason with “because”.
2. Your partner pushes back.
3. Answer their point. Don't change the subject.

Stuck? Name something real: a place, a time, a person.

Captain Sure: “School should be four days a week”

1. School should only be four days a week.
2. My cousin's school did it, so it works everywhere.
3. Kids would be less tired and learn more on the other days.
4. Anyone who disagrees just loves homework.
5. Plus, teachers would get a day to plan better lessons.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Izzy: “Our class should start a video channel”

1. Our class should start its own video channel.
2. Every class at every school has one now.
3. We could post science experiments and book reviews.
4. Our first video will get a million views, easy.
5. So let's vote yes today.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Coach Hype: “The team should practice every single day”

1. This team should practice every single day, weekends too.
2. If we skip even one practice, we'll lose every game this season.
3. Champions put in the time.
4. You either practice every day or you don't care about winning.
5. See you Saturday at 8 a.m.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Mayor Meh: “The park should close at 5 p.m.”

1. I've decided the park should close at 5 p.m.
2. I saw a pizza box by the slide, so the park's always a mess.
3. Also, the swings squeak, so the park should close early.
4. Closing early would save on park lights.
5. Meeting over. Wake me if anything happens.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

The Snack Tycoon: “You should try my new cheese chips”

1. Folks, you need to try my new cheese chips.
2. Nine out of ten kids love them. That's science.
3. Everyone's switching to my chips, so you should too.
4. They come in a bag that's easy to open.
5. And the pretzel stand guy roots for the wrong team.
6. Get yours today.

Find the 3 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Principal No: “No phones at lunch, ever”

1. The answer is no. No phones at lunch.
2. If we allow phones at lunch, next it'll be phones during tests.
3. Last month, someone posted a video of another student without asking.
4. Either phones are banned or nobody talks to each other at lunch.
5. My door is always open. The answer is still no.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Gran Grumble: “Ban skateboards on our street's sidewalk”

1. Skateboards should be banned from the sidewalk on our street.
2. A skateboarder bumped my mailbox once, so they're all reckless.
3. Sidewalks are for walking. It's right there in the name.
4. Those kids probably never say thank you to anyone.
5. Thank you for listening. There's lemonade on my porch.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Robo-Ref: “Robots should referee every school game”

1. Beep. Robots should referee every school game.
2. Robots are never wrong. This is a fact.
3. Human refs get tired and miss calls.
4. Robots don't get tired, so robots should also run the school.
5. Beep. Argument complete.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Captain Sure: “The cafeteria should serve pizza every day”

1. The cafeteria should serve pizza every single day.
2. Pizza is round, so it's fair to everyone.
3. Every kid wants pizza. The vote is basically done.
4. You can put vegetables on it, too.
5. Let's start Monday. I'll bring the napkins.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Izzy: “Schools should swap books for videos”

1. Okay, hear me out. Schools should swap books for videos.
2. I learned to bake bread from one video, so videos teach everything better.
3. Books will be totally gone in five years anyway.
4. Videos can show things moving, like a volcano erupting.
5. Either we go all-video or we're stuck in the past.
6. Like and share if you agree.

Find the 3 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Coach Hype: “Every student should join a sports team”

1. Every student in this school should join a sports team.
2. All the popular kids play a sport, so you should too.
3. Teams teach you to show up and work with others.
4. Anybody who'd rather do art club is lazy.
5. Tryouts are Monday. Bring water.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Mayor Meh: “The town doesn't need a skatepark”

1. Let's keep this short. The town doesn't need a skatepark.
2. The kids asking for it probably want an excuse to skip homework.
3. A skatepark would use money we planned for fixing roads.
4. Build a skatepark, and next they'll want a water park, then a zoo.
5. Next topic. Or nap time.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

The Snack Tycoon: “Class should end early for snacks”

1. Here's my idea. Class should end five minutes early for snacks.
2. I saw a kid yawn in math, so kids clearly need a snack.
3. It's hard to focus when your stomach is growling.
4. Every other school does snack breaks already.
5. My stand is right by the door. Just saying.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Principal No: “No talent show this year”

1. I've thought about it. No talent show this year.
2. A juggler dropped a pin once, so talent shows always go wrong.
3. It would take three weeks of practice time.
4. If we have one show, soon there'll be a show every Friday.
5. I'm saying no to protect everyone's Fridays.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Gran Grumble: “Dogs shouldn't be allowed in the park”

1. Dogs should not be allowed in the park. Not one.
2. A dog chased my hat across the grass once. They're all wild.
3. Some people don't pick up after their dogs.
4. It's dogs or people. The park can't have both.
5. I've said my piece. Now, who wants a cookie?

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Ember: “Everyone crossing must sing a song”

1. New rule. Everyone who crosses my bridge must sing a song.
2. Songs make people happy, so nobody will drop trash anymore.
3. It gets quiet up here, and songs help.
4. Songs make bridges stronger. That's a known fact.
5. Warm up those voices.

Find the 2 broken lines. What's wrong with each? Fix one out loud.

Three-day weekends, or shorter school days?

1. Argue “Three-day weekends” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Shorter days” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: A whole extra day means… · Every single day would…

Should homework count toward your grade?

1. Argue “Yes, grade it” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “No, practice only” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: If it doesn't count… · Homework is practice, so…

Should students vote on the lunch menu?

1. Argue “Yes, let us vote” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Staff should pick” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: We're the ones who eat it… · Lunch has to be healthy, so…

Read the book or watch the movie first?

1. Argue “Book first” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Movie first” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: In the book, you get to… · The movie helps you picture…

Should kids have a bedtime on weekends?

1. Argue “Yes, bedtime” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “No bedtime” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: Staying up late on Friday means… · Weekends are for…

Should classes take a field trip every month?

1. Argue “Yes, every month” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “No, too many” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: Seeing it in real life… · Every trip takes a whole day of…

Should every student have to learn coding?

1. Argue “Yes, required” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “No, optional” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: Lots of jobs now… · Not every kid wants…

Should every school have a school dog?

1. Argue “Yes, a school dog” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “No dogs” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: A dog in the hallway would… · Some kids are allergic, so…

Should school teams let everyone join?

1. Argue “Everyone plays” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Keep tryouts” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: Kids who get cut often… · If the team is too big…

Should kids write by hand or type?

1. Argue “By hand” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Type it” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: When you write it out… · Typing lets you fix…

Should music play during class work time?

1. Argue “Music on” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Quiet, please” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: Soft music helps some kids… · Some kids can't think when…

Should snow days become online school days?

1. Argue “Go online” for 30 seconds.
2. Flip. Argue “Keep snow days” for 30 seconds.
3. Say the first side the way a real fan would.

Starters: If we miss a day now… · Storms can knock out power and…

Get your team across Ember's bridge.

One of you is Ember. Read Ember's lines. The other tries to win them over.

1. Nobody crosses my bridge. Last group left it covered in wrappers.
2. Maybe. But how do I know you'll keep your word?
3. Last question. What happens next time?

Ember: only give in if they answer what you care about (see the bottom).

Get music played in the cafeteria at lunch.

One of you is Principal No. Read Principal No's lines. The other tries to win them over.

1. Music at lunch? We tried that. It was chaos.
2. And the noise? I couldn't hear my own announcements.
3. What happens if it goes wrong again?

Principal No: only give in if they answer what you care about (see the bottom).

Get a rest day before the big game.

One of you is Coach Hype. Read Coach Hype's lines. The other tries to win them over.

1. Rest? We rest after we win.
2. Maybe that's luck. What else you got?
3. Fine. But how do I know it'll work Friday?

Coach Hype: only give in if they answer what you care about (see the bottom).

Save some snacks for the last lunch period.

One of you is The Snack Tycoon. Read The Snack Tycoon's lines. The other tries to win them over.

1. First come, first served. That's business.
2. But if I hold snacks back, first lunch will complain.
3. And if the snacks go stale waiting?

The Snack Tycoon: only give in if they answer what you care about (see the bottom).

Get Robo-Ref to change the kickball call.

One of you is Robo-Ref. Read Robo-Ref's lines. The other tries to win them over.

1. Beep. Ball ruled foul. Call stands.
2. Beep. That mark could be from an earlier kick.
3. Beep. Why should I trust that video?

Robo-Ref: only give in if they answer what you care about (see the bottom).

Get Gran Grumble to judge the chalk art contest.

One of you is Gran Grumble. Read Gran Grumble's lines. The other tries to win them over.

1. Chalk all over my sidewalk? Nobody even asked me.
2. Why me? I'm the grumpy one. Ask someone nice.
3. And who cleans up the chalk dust after?

Gran Grumble: only give in if they answer what you care about (see the bottom).