Lesson 44: Debate Log

Critical Reading Skill: Analyzing Arguments & Transitions. Topic: "Is Remote Work Better for Society?" 1  Debate Toolkit Productivity Noun ផលិតភាព /ˌproʊ.dʌkˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/ The rate at which goods or work is produced. Rebuttal Noun ការបដិសេធ / ការតតាំង /rɪˈbʌt.̬əl/ A statement that says something is not true. Consensus Noun ការឯកភាពគ្នា /kənˈsen.səs/ A generally accepted opinion or decision among a group. Isolation Noun ការនៅឯកោ /ˌaɪ.səlˈeɪ.ʃən/ The condition of being alone or separated from others. 2  Transcript Analysis Mission: Read the three rounds of argument below. Hover over the highlighted words to see their function. Round 1: Opening Statements PRO Remote work is the future. It allows employees to work from anywhere, which boosts happiness. Furthermore , it eliminates the daily commute, saving hours of wasted time every week. CON I understand the appeal of flexibility. However , remote work destroys company culture. When we are separated by screens, we lose the "hu…