This section is from the book "Lessons In English", by Chestine Gowdy, Lora M. Dexheimer. Also available from Amazon: Lessons in English.
Which should you rather have, an automobile or a team of horses and a carriage?
Think of as many of the advantages of each as you can. When you have decided which you should prefer, write your reasons clearly in good sentences. Number them.
After the papers have been read and discussed, the class may be divided into groups, one for each side of the question. Each group may then divide the points among its members and arrange a time for practice in stating the arguments. Finally the two groups may have a debate, taking turns in stating points.
 
Continue to: