We should discourage immigrants from coming to our country.

Half the students will support the first position, and half the second position. Students will need 20 minutes or more to prepare.

Support: In smaller groups, students should create a list in support of their position. They should include any evidence, reasoning, and/or information to support the position.

Preparing for Rebuttal: Each group should prepare a second list in which they predict the line of reasoning of their opponents and develop defenses against these attacks.

The Debate: Members from one side are allowed to present a specific argument for one minute. The other side is allowed to rebut that argument for one minute. That side is then allowed to present an argument one minute, and the other side is allowed a one-minute rebuttal. Thus, each member of the class should participate.

Goal: The apparent goal of a debate is to convince others that one’s view is correct. But that is not the only benefit. Learners will practice persuasive skills in English, develop critical thinking skills, and learn organization. Afterwards, the teacher will take a survey to see if the debate has changed or shifted anyone’s position on the subject.

6. Further Research

Do some Internet research and come to class prepared to make a two-minute presentation on one of the following topics.

1. A city in your country that has a large minority population.
2. A city in the U.S. with a large minority population.

Describe the life of the minorities in this city. How do they live? Are they wealthy, poor, or middle class? What jobs do they have? What problems do they face? What advantages do they have?

Women from Guatemala. Photo: Kevin McCaughey

Answers & Extras

Largest Areas of Origin for U.S. Latinos

Place of Origin

Number of Persons

Percentage of Hispanic population in the USA

1. Mexico

20,640,711

58.5

2. Puerto Rico

3,406,178

9.6

3. Cuba

1,241,685

3.5

  Areas of Origin for U.S. Latinos

Country	Adjective form for people	% of U.S. Hispanic Population	Number
Argentina	Argentinean	0.3	100,864
Bolivia	Bolivian	0.1	42,068
Chile	Chilean	0.2	68,849
Colombia	Colombian	1.3	470,684
Costa Rica	Costa Rican	0.2	68,588
Dominican Republic	Dominican	2.2	764,945
Ecuador	Ecuadorian	0.7	260,559
Guatemala	Guatemalan	1.1	372,487
Honduras	Honduran	0.6	217,569
Nicaragua	Nicaraguan	0.5	177,684
Panama	Panamanian	0.3	91, 723
Paraguay	Paraguayan	0.0	8,769
Peru	Peruvian	0.7	233,926
El Salvador	Salvadoran	1.9	655,165
Spain	Spanish	1.9	686,004
Uruguay	Uruguayan	0.1	18,804
Venezuela	Venezuelan	0.2	91,507

Peruvian girl. Photo: Mark Forman, from www.stock.xchng.com  

Source: U.S. 2000 census

http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/QTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=01000US&-qr_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U_QTP9&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U&-_lang=en&-_sse=on

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