I agree up to a point, but. . .

That's an interesting idea, but. . . Do you really think. . .?

Rubbish! /Nonsense!

You can't be serious!

Actually, /As a matter of fact, I think. . .

That's not how I see it.

2. Let them turn to Page 53 and read the directions. Make sure they know what to do.

3. Ask some groups to present their discussion to the class.

Sample dialogue:

A: Let's vote for McDonald's. They are good for children and always provide a place for them to play in their restaurant. That's a good idea. They are good value too and children love the chips there.

B: No, I don't agree. Look how fat some of the children in this town are! Do we want all the children in this town to be fat when this never used to be a problem! Please keep fatty food away from our children. Let's vote against this McDonald's.

A: I don't think we should. What about the jobs they will bring and the people who will come

from other towns to eat at our McDonald's. Certainly they will be good for business.

B: I don't think so. People can just as easily go to other towns. It's true they come to buy food at McDonald's but they don't always buy other things in the town. They are usually people who are traveling through our town to another place.

A: All right. But people need jobs in this town. We have a lot of people who are hunting for jobs.

B: Certainly we do. But I know we can build another business that can produce many jobs. So let's vote! Put up your hand if you thi