On June 13, SOMS students participated in a virtual debate with sixth-graders from Byram Intermediate School in Stanhope, NJ, about whether reptiles should be kept as pets. The event marked the culmination of a weeks-long collaboration between SOMS Library Media Specialist, Research and Debate Teacher and Debate Club Advisor Kimberlee Landgraff and Byram sixth-grade teacher Bonnie Spring.
“IDE consultant Rowena McNulty introduced me to Byram sixth-grade teacher Bonnie Spring,” explained SOMS Library Media Specialist, Research and Debate Teacher and Debate Club Advisor Kimberlee Landgraff. “Mrs. Spring was interested in incorporating debate into her classroom.”
Mrs. Landgraff shared debating strategies and formalities with Mrs. Spring to prepare her class for a virtual debate. Seventh-graders Tommy F., Matt T. and Dylan H. were the SOMS participants on June 13; Ailish M., Charlotte H. and Sean M. (also seventh-graders) competed in the second virtual debate on June 15.
“We look forward to a long lasting collaboration!” said Mrs. Landgraff.
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