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This is a story about the rights of a homeowner versus
a neighbor. Is the whole valued higher than the
individual? Discover the idea! Discuss the issue and
form an opinion. Defend your position through a
debate with facts.
Dr. Paul R. Friesen
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Title:
Gnomes moving bandit to decorate
Personal preference versus community good
Discover Ideas(Outline)
Discuss the Story
(3 Question Levels)
Create Opinions
Social Behaviour
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Before you start
Look through the idea, front to back.
The ideas in red are just ideas. Students should add to these.
There is an outline page for Discovery.
There are graphic organizer pages for the Discussion and Debate sections.
The reason for the worksheets, at the end of the book, is to help you work
systematically through the material. Worksheets are helpers and can be a distraction
from the rhythm and sequence in your teaching. By putting them at the end they
become support pages versus places to stop, giving a smoother presentation.
DiscoveryIn the beginning of each story you will have a few questions to discover what you
know, or think you know about a story. The Title of the article/ story will be givenand you will be asked to discover the story by asking good questions.
In the second part ofdiscovery you will be asked to find words which you do not
know. Some of these may be highlighted already in bold. Definitions will follow to
help you discover what the writer is talking about.
Discovery will help youform a plan for the discussion and debate.
DiscussionDiscussion is not a debate, though it can quickly become one if there are strong
opposing ideas in the group.
Discussion can be a part of the discovery before you read the story. It may also come
after to discuss the ideas of the story. Sometimes a persons views may change after
reading the article, which is a good way to start a discussion.
Discussion is interaction without a lot of structure. Be careful not to confuse
discussion with argument.Debate is about argument. Discussion is about sharing
your views and interacting with others who want to expand or give a differing
viewpoint.DebateDebate is a structured idea. It means that only one person speaks in turn, and with a
specific point to address. It also has a time limit, so the speaker must be precise in
their argument. In a debate the key is to listen and be prepared to oppose the other
teams ideas. It takes research, a lot of work, and patience.
In the following story we want to begin with discovery ideas. What can you know
from a title, if you dont know about the topic?
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In discovery you will form ideas to create basics ideas for an outline. In discussion
you will ask questions to help you build an outline for your viewpoint. In debate you
will separate the outline into two sections, for and against. At each stage you will be
able to use what you have learned before, to expand on your ideas and understand
both sides of the issue.
Category ~ Social Behavior
DiscoveryTitle: Gnomes moving bandit to decorate
Personal preference versus community good
What can you know from the title?
. It is about a bandit.. Gnomes move to decorate.. Its about American/ Canadian / culture.. It was about people wanting to destroy gnomes.
What do I know about this topic?
Nothing!I love politics.
Gnomes are good for decorating bandits.
Only in America!
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What would make me take something that isnt mine?
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Have you ever taken something that isnt yours?
No! Why not?
Yes! What did you take? What did you do with it? Why?
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.Now read the story..Create an outline of the story / paragraphs..There are highlighted words you will find following the story..Look in the definitions, which follow the story..Discoverthe words you dont know.
Socail Behaviour
Gnomes moving bandit to decorate
Personal preference versus community good
Wayne Leidenfrost/ Steve Berry / The Province
Thursday, December 19, 2002
Eileen Mosca of the Grandview Woodland Community Policing Centre shows some
of the gnomes that have been turned into them. A mystery man, strangelyobsessed with garden gnomes, is prowling the Commercial Drive area of east
Vancouver.
"We call him the Feng Shui Bandit," says Eileen Mosca, vice-president of the
Grandview Woodlands Community Policing Centre. "He'll go into your yard and see
if your garden gnome orbird bath is, say, on the left ofyour path and he'll move it
to the right," Mosca said yesterday. " If residents put them back where they were, he'llcome back and move them back again. Sometimes the balding Asian man in his
mid-30s steals the items and drops them offbehind businesses on the Drive, saidMosca.
"The problem is, he started to take fish from people's fish ponds, but he neglected to
take water. The fish, alas, do not make it."
During warmer weather he has snatched birds in cages from porches and droppedthem off at nearby businesses. The birds usually ended up with the SPCA.
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Some bemused business owners have been dropping the stolen items off with thepolicing centre in Grandview Park.
"We have cartonsof this stuffin our Centre, like garden gnomes, birdbaths, and
bird feeders," said Mosca. "We have some really nice plants in nice ceramic
holders."
Mosca said the man is suffering from some sort of obsession, and has been active for
about two months. He usually roams the area between Venables Street and 4th
Avenue.
"Maybe, in his mind, he's doing everyone a favour. If you follow feng shui, andhave everything in its place, good fortune and energy come to you."
Several residents and business operators have confronted the man. In each case he
muttered that he was sorry and ran off.
"It's no crime of the century. Poor soul! This is his compulsion," Mosca said.
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Notes
SPCASociety for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals
Vocabulary Definitions
gnomesA gnome is often an person who protects the precious treasures hidden in
the garden.
banditA bandit is like a thief or robber.
turned into them -- This means given to them. So if you turn in something it is
something usually lost and found, or stolen.
obsessedThis is a strong word which gives us the idea of not having the ability to
control your actions.
prowlingThis word is like hiding or moving secretly looking for something. It is
like stalking but different. Stalking is used for following and harassing.
Prowling is following for not determined purposes but usually looking for
something not harassing.
bird-bathThis is a cement bowl put into the garden for the birds to splash and bath
in.
left ofThis is the position of the Gnomes by the Bandit. Left to right.
baldingThis means the hair on his head is beginning to become very thin showing
his skin on his head.
drops them offDrops them off means to leave them somewhere. Turning them in
means the person who finds takes responsibility. Drop of has no
responsibility or connection to the item dropped off.
snatchedThis sit to kidnap or take by force. Like a purse-snatcher. It is quick and
not gentle most of the time.
porchesA porch is a part of the house. It is usually along the front of the house
giving shelter and relaxation room outside.
bemused -- This is like to become confused.
cartons of this stuffThese are boxes used for identification and storage of the stolen
property
ceramic holdersCeramic is different than the cement or plastic birdbaths. It is shiny
and often more coloured. The purpose is to hold plants and decoration.
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Feng ShuiThis is an ancient religious philosophy focussing on the harmony of
everything in the world.
confronted mutteredConfronted is a strong word. It gives a high emotion and a
strong purpose. Muttered is the reaction of this confrontation or asking
direct questions.
poor soulThis is not a reference to his bank account. Rather to his ability to lessen
the obsession.
compulsionA compulsion is not as strong as obsession. But is linked with the idea
of not having the ability to stop doing something. Like a strong habit.
DiscoveryWhat do I know about this topic?
List at least four (4) different ideas you have found in this story about the goldrush.
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Use them when you make your outline.
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Discussion
1. What would you do if you met this person?2. Have you experienced this kind of action in your community?
3. Have you ever been so passionate about someone elses good fortune that you triedto help them? Explain.
Level II
1. What could people do to help this person in this community?2. Is this person dangerous?3. How does religion affect a person wanting to help their community? Explain.
Level III
1. What responsibility does the State have to care for these people?2. What responsibility do you have, if any? Explain.3. Have you ever been angered by a friend or a religious person insisting in doing a
certain thing because of their belief system? Explain.
You now have everything you need to fill out your outline.
Look at your answers, underDiscussion, andfill it outto reflect the
new ideas.
These new ideas will help you form your debate ideas better.
In debate you will have a statement not a question. You have to react to the statement
with facts, not opinions.
Discussions are based a lot on opinions and answer questions. This is wherethese two ideas, though similar, are different.
Debate is about facts and statements.
When you make a statement, from a story,you must consider what the coreissue is. If you have made a good outline, you will have this already
discovered.
This story is from politics. The core issue could be;
social economicpolitical culture
In todays world the topics could range from;
social responsibilitypersonal values religious passion mental illness freedom of choice community values
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These are all good arguments that you would want to research for your argument, or
write in your essay. Build the argument starting from Why? Once you have
determined the Why? you can find facts to support your idea.
Religion is important. They should be free to do what their religion requires,even it causes discomfort to others.
People have paid for their space, so should have freedom to defend it, even ifit causes danger to others.
Communities should encourage diversity to avoid extremism.
Before you start choose one of the above statements to focus on. Choose afor or against position.
Research to find FACTS for your position.
List the facts.
Write out your argument in a long paragraph format. Include the oppositeposition in your writing.
You need to write out both sides so you can understand theother sides argument.
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Discovery OutlineMain topic ________________________
Find one(1) key idea in each paragraph. (3-5 words)
Paragraph 1 ______________________________
Paragraph 2 ______________________________
Paragraph 3 ______________________________
Paragraph 4 ______________________________
Paragraph 5 ______________________________
Write two thingsabout the main paragraph idea.
Paragraph 1 ______________________________
A. ______________________________
B. ______________________________
Paragraph 2 ______________________________
A. ______________________________
B. ______________________________
Paragraph 3 ______________________________
A. ______________________________
B. ______________________________
Paragraph 4 ______________________________
A. ______________________________
B. ______________________________
Paragraph 5 ______________________________
A. ______________________________
B. ______________________________
In the introduction you use the 5 paragraph ideas to communicate the order ofyour argument/ essay.
In the conclusion you repeat what you have said about the points of eachparagraph.
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Graphic Organization ~
Main topic = 5 Paragraph Topics
Main
topic
paragraph 1
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paragraph 2________________________________________________
paragraph 3
________________________________________________
paragraph 4________________________________________________
paragraph 5
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Discussion Graphic ~ When do personal/ religious values become more important
than the communitys?
Answer ~ I think community values become more important when ..
Problem /
Social Behaviour
Personal values are always moreimportant than community values.
Respond
Respond
People who have strong religiousviews, causing them to interferewith other's freedoms, should be
in an institution.
Respond
Respond
Communities should be tolerant ofpeople with strong religous views ,letting them do what their religiondemands, because it is personal.
Respond
Respond
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graphic ~ choose one statement from the list
above.
Write it here _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________
To make your argument you should understand that they are connected.
In the next two charts (1) list your argument facts and ideas, (2) show how your
argument connects to both the center point and the other points.
FactsFor Against
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Add more if needed
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graphic ~ choose one statement from the list
above.
Now start the .
As a team choose which points they will speak about.
Each person will listen for the opposite point and create a new
response to what the other person has said.
A: point 1
B: responds to the point and give a new point.
C: responds to B and give a new point.
After all persons have spoken each person can respond to any point given by
the opposite team, or add more points from their team which will need
responding to from the opposite team.
If this -- then
If this -- then
If this -- then
If this -- then
If this -- then
Write your statement position here.________________________________________
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Dear Teacher/ Student,
After you have finished this please look for more in this series to challenge yourself.
This is only part of a curriculum. It starts with Dr. Roys Everything Grammar.
Dr. Roys Everything Grammar Volumes I and II will develop the skills of story andessay writing, while at the same time building a foundation in grammar. The
repetition of grammar, combined with reason and speaking, culminating in a story or
essay will prepare students for this series.
Going beyond this book is a book to expand the outlines into essays. Good essays are
able to build and defend an argument. Building a structure for debate will springboard
off this skill set.
Dr. Paul R. Friesen