Banning Pit Bulls
Mini-Debates
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
Having pit bulls as pets was banned in Canada in 2005. In this lesson, students learn about the reasons behind the legislation and debate whether or not all dogs should be kept on leashes.
Focus
topic-based
4-skills
law
animals
health & safety
agreeing & disagreeing
interpretive
productive
interactive
Vocabulary
ban
illegal
import
currently
strict
muzzle
leash
restrictions
fine
breed
stitches
wound
delighted
vicious
overall