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Word Sheet

Vocabulary Study
Unit 1 — Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Name: Date:
Write the meaning of each word, then write your own sentence using it.
WordMeaningMy Sentence
1. choice
2. responsible
3. independent
4. mistake
5. guide
6. decision
7. unsafe
8. experience
9. grow
10. trust
G.W. EDUCATION · Word Sheet · L4·B4·U1
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Dictation

Listen & Write
Unit 1 — Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Name: Score: / 10
Teacher’s Copy — Read these aloud (cover before giving to students):
1. Should Kids Make Their Own Choices.
2. WET apie Orr reek x nae =.
3. Every day, kids make many choices.
4. They choose what to wear in the morning.
5. They choose what to eat for lunch.
6. They choose what to play after school.
7. Making choices is something we do every single day.
8. But should kids make more of their own choices?
9. Some people think kids should make more choices on their own.
10. They say making choices helps kids learn responsibility.
Listen carefully and write each sentence exactly. Check capital letters and punctuation.
G.W. EDUCATION · Dictation · L4·B4·U1
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Review Sheet

Key Points
Unit 1 — Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Name: Date:

✔ Self-Check

✎ My One Sentence

""

G.W. EDUCATION · Review · L4·B4·U1
L   E   V   E   L   4   ·   B   O   O   K   4   ·   U   N   I   T   1

Argument Builder

Claim · Evidence · Rebuttal
Unit 1 — Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Name: Date:
Motion: Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
My side: FORAGAINST (circle one)

1. Claim — state your position in one sentence

2. Reason A + Evidence

Give a reason, then support it with a fact, example, or statistic.

3. Reason B + Evidence

4. Counterargument — what would the other side say?

5. Rebuttal — why is your side still stronger?

G.W. EDUCATION · Argument Builder · L4·B4·U1
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Debate Day

Team Debate Record
Unit 1 — Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Name: Date:
Motion: Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
My team:Team A Team BMy side:FOR (agree) AGAINST (disagree)

1. Our opening — say your sentences FROM MEMORY, then write them

Use the debate sentences you memorized this week. No peeking!

2. Listen! The other team said…

3. Our rebuttal — “We disagree, because…”

4. Closing — one strong last sentence

Teacher check — spoke from memory:Yes AlmostLoud & clear:★★★ ★★ ★
G.W. EDUCATION · Debate Day · L4·B4·U1
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Memory Check

Write the debate sentences from memory
Unit 1 — Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Name: Score: / 10
Motion: Should Kids Make Their Own Choices More Often?
Close your book. Write the sentences you memorized exactly. Then read them aloud to your teacher.

⭐ FOR — the “agree” sentences

1.
2.
3.

⭐ AGAINST — the “disagree” sentences

4.
5.
6.

✔ Say it aloud — tick what you did

Teacher signature: Practice again at home:Yes No need!
G.W. EDUCATION · Memory Check · L4·B4·U1
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Word Sheet

Vocabulary Study
Unit 2 — Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Name: Date:
Write the meaning of each word, then write your own sentence using it.
WordMeaningMy Sentence
1. read
2. video
3. learn
4. imagine
5. focus
6. understand
7. exciting
8. prefer
9. quickly
10. true or false
G.W. EDUCATION · Word Sheet · L4·B4·U2
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Dictation

Listen & Write
Unit 2 — Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Name: Score: / 10
Teacher’s Copy — Read these aloud (cover before giving to students):
1. 1. Why do some people support kids making choices?
2. 2. Why do some adults want to help more?
3. What choices can kids make alone?
4. When should adults help kids?
5. 1. Choose the correct verb.
6. 2. Choose the correct sentence.
7. A. Kids learns from their mistakes and grow.
8. B. Kids learn from their mistakes and grow.
9. C. Kids learn from their mistakes and grows.
10. 3. Choose the correct adjective.
Listen carefully and write each sentence exactly. Check capital letters and punctuation.
G.W. EDUCATION · Dictation · L4·B4·U2
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Review Sheet

Key Points
Unit 2 — Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Name: Date:

✔ Self-Check

✎ My One Sentence

""

G.W. EDUCATION · Review · L4·B4·U2
L   E   V   E   L   4   ·   B   O   O   K   4   ·   U   N   I   T   2

Argument Builder

Claim · Evidence · Rebuttal
Unit 2 — Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Name: Date:
Motion: Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
My side: FORAGAINST (circle one)

1. Claim — state your position in one sentence

2. Reason A + Evidence

Give a reason, then support it with a fact, example, or statistic.

From the textbook: Making choices helps kids become responsible. / In my opinion, kids learn by trying things themselves. / I believe making choices builds confidence. / Kids should practice making decisions for the future.

3. Reason B + Evidence

4. Counterargument — what would the other side say?

From the textbook: Kids may make unsafe or wrong choices. / In my opinion, adults have more experience. / I believe kids still need guidance. / From my view, adults can help kids avoid mistakes.

5. Rebuttal — why is your side still stronger?

G.W. EDUCATION · Argument Builder · L4·B4·U2
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Debate Day

Team Debate Record
Unit 2 — Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Name: Date:
Motion: Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
My team:Team A Team BMy side:FOR (agree) AGAINST (disagree)

1. Our opening — say your sentences FROM MEMORY, then write them

Use the debate sentences you memorized this week. No peeking!

2. Listen! The other team said…

3. Our rebuttal — “We disagree, because…”

4. Closing — one strong last sentence

Teacher check — spoke from memory:Yes AlmostLoud & clear:★★★ ★★ ★
G.W. EDUCATION · Debate Day · L4·B4·U2
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Memory Check

Write the debate sentences from memory
Unit 2 — Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Name: Score: / 10
Motion: Is Reading Books Better Than Watching Videos?
Close your book. Write the sentences you memorized exactly. Then read them aloud to your teacher.

⭐ FOR — the “agree” sentences

1.
2.
3.

⭐ AGAINST — the “disagree” sentences

4.
5.
6.

✔ Say it aloud — tick what you did

Teacher signature: Practice again at home:Yes No need!
G.W. EDUCATION · Memory Check · L4·B4·U2
L   E   V   E   L   4   ·   B   O   O   K   4   ·   U   N   I   T   3

Word Sheet

Vocabulary Study
Unit 3 — Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Name: Date:
Write the meaning of each word, then write your own sentence using it.
WordMeaningMy Sentence
1. curiosity
2. correct
3. explore
4. question
5. discover
6. solve
7. proud
8. succeed
9. afraid
10. understand
G.W. EDUCATION · Word Sheet · L4·B4·U3
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Dictation

Listen & Write
Unit 3 — Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Name: Score: / 10
Teacher’s Copy — Read these aloud (cover before giving to students):
1. Is Curiosity More Important Than.
2. Getting the Right Answer?
3. In school, students often try to get the right answers.
4. Getting the correct answer can feel good.
5. It shows what we know and what we have learned.
6. When we get the right answer, our teacher smiles.
7. We feel proud and happy inside.
8. Curiosity is also very important.
9. Curiosity means asking questions and wanting to learn more.
10. When we are curious, we explore new ideas.
Listen carefully and write each sentence exactly. Check capital letters and punctuation.
G.W. EDUCATION · Dictation · L4·B4·U3
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Review Sheet

Key Points
Unit 3 — Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Name: Date:

✔ Self-Check

✎ My One Sentence

""

G.W. EDUCATION · Review · L4·B4·U3
L   E   V   E   L   4   ·   B   O   O   K   4   ·   U   N   I   T   3

Argument Builder

Claim · Evidence · Rebuttal
Unit 3 — Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Name: Date:
Motion: Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
My side: FORAGAINST (circle one)

1. Claim — state your position in one sentence

2. Reason A + Evidence

Give a reason, then support it with a fact, example, or statistic.

From the textbook: Curiosity helps us learn new things. / In my opinion, asking questions makes learning deeper. / I believe curiosity helps us think creatively. / From my view, questions lead to new discoveries.

3. Reason B + Evidence

4. Counterargument — what would the other side say?

From the textbook: Getting the right answer shows understanding. / In my opinion, correct answers help us succeed in school. / I believe students need correct answers for tests. / From my view, answers help us measure learning.

5. Rebuttal — why is your side still stronger?

G.W. EDUCATION · Argument Builder · L4·B4·U3
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Debate Day

Team Debate Record
Unit 3 — Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Name: Date:
Motion: Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
My team:Team A Team BMy side:FOR (agree) AGAINST (disagree)

1. Our opening — say your sentences FROM MEMORY, then write them

Use the debate sentences you memorized this week. No peeking!

2. Listen! The other team said…

3. Our rebuttal — “We disagree, because…”

4. Closing — one strong last sentence

Teacher check — spoke from memory:Yes AlmostLoud & clear:★★★ ★★ ★
G.W. EDUCATION · Debate Day · L4·B4·U3
L E V E L   4   ·   B O O K   4   ·   U N I T   3

Memory Check

Write the debate sentences from memory
Unit 3 — Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Name: Score: / 10
Motion: Is Curiosity More Important Than Getting the
Close your book. Write the sentences you memorized exactly. Then read them aloud to your teacher.

⭐ FOR — the “agree” sentences

1.
2.
3.

⭐ AGAINST — the “disagree” sentences

4.
5.
6.

✔ Say it aloud — tick what you did

Teacher signature: Practice again at home:Yes No need!
G.W. EDUCATION · Memory Check · L4·B4·U3
L   E   V   E   L   4   ·   B   O   O   K   4   ·   U   N   I   T   4

Word Sheet

Vocabulary Study
Unit 4 — Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Name: Date:
Write the meaning of each word, then write your own sentence using it.
WordMeaningMy Sentence
1. time
2. quickly
3. careful
4. mistakes
5. proud
6. rush
7. slow
8. important
9. schedule
10. best
G.W. EDUCATION · Word Sheet · L4·B4·U4
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Dictation

Listen & Write
Unit 4 — Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Name: Score: / 10
Teacher’s Copy — Read these aloud (cover before giving to students):
1. Is Saving Time More Important.
2. Than Doing Things Carefully?
3. Sometimes we try to finish things quickly to save time.
4. When we work fast, we can do more things in one day.
5. We can finish homework early and have more time to play.
6. Saving time feels great and makes us feel proud!
7. But is saving time always the best thing to do?
8. Saving time can be very helpful.
9. When we work fast, we get more things done.
10. We can finish our tasks and move on to the next one.
Listen carefully and write each sentence exactly. Check capital letters and punctuation.
G.W. EDUCATION · Dictation · L4·B4·U4
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Review Sheet

Key Points
Unit 4 — Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Name: Date:

✔ Self-Check

✎ My One Sentence

""

G.W. EDUCATION · Review · L4·B4·U4
L   E   V   E   L   4   ·   B   O   O   K   4   ·   U   N   I   T   4

Argument Builder

Claim · Evidence · Rebuttal
Unit 4 — Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Name: Date:
Motion: Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
My side: FORAGAINST (circle one)

1. Claim — state your position in one sentence

2. Reason A + Evidence

Give a reason, then support it with a fact, example, or statistic.

From the textbook: Saving time helps us do more activities. / In my opinion, working fast is useful in busy situations. / I believe finishing early gives us more free time. / From my view, speed is important in some jobs.

3. Reason B + Evidence

4. Counterargument — what would the other side say?

From the textbook: Being careful helps us avoid mistakes. / In my opinion, good work takes time. / I believe careful work shows quality. / From my view, mistakes can cause bigger problems.

5. Rebuttal — why is your side still stronger?

G.W. EDUCATION · Argument Builder · L4·B4·U4
L E V E L   4   ·   B O O K   4   ·   U N I T   4

Debate Day

Team Debate Record
Unit 4 — Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Name: Date:
Motion: Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
My team:Team A Team BMy side:FOR (agree) AGAINST (disagree)

1. Our opening — say your sentences FROM MEMORY, then write them

Use the debate sentences you memorized this week. No peeking!

2. Listen! The other team said…

3. Our rebuttal — “We disagree, because…”

4. Closing — one strong last sentence

Teacher check — spoke from memory:Yes AlmostLoud & clear:★★★ ★★ ★
G.W. EDUCATION · Debate Day · L4·B4·U4
L E V E L   4   ·   B O O K   4   ·   U N I T   4

Memory Check

Write the debate sentences from memory
Unit 4 — Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Name: Score: / 10
Motion: Is Saving Time More Important Than Doing Things Carefully?
Close your book. Write the sentences you memorized exactly. Then read them aloud to your teacher.

⭐ FOR — the “agree” sentences

1.
2.
3.

⭐ AGAINST — the “disagree” sentences

4.
5.
6.

✔ Say it aloud — tick what you did

Teacher signature: Practice again at home:Yes No need!
G.W. EDUCATION · Memory Check · L4·B4·U4