New WordGen Weekly Unit: Should Schools Ban Cell Phones?
New Middle School WordGen Weekly Unit!
This new WordGen Weekly unit invites middle school students to take on one of the most talked-about issues in schools today: cell phone use in schools. As with every WordGen unit, students build academic language, engage in structured discussion, and develop their reasoning and writing skills, all while exploring real-word questions they care about.
This new WordGen unit invites students to explore multiple sides of the debate around cell phones in schools, considering both the potential drawbacks and the possible benefits.

- Why are some adults worried about cell phones in schools?
- How might having a phone present hurt personal relationships?
- What are some ways that having a phone in class could help learning?
- What is your school's phone policy?
- Do you agree with your school's phone policy? Why or Why not?
Why Your Students Will Love It:
It's relevant.
Students are personally invested in the topic.
It encourages debate. Great for engaging reluctant speakers.
It supports academic language, critical thinking, and writing.
Now available for free download at
www.serpinstitute.org/wordgen-weekly
What Topic Should WordGen Tackle Next?

Climate change? Social media age limits? We're always looking for fresh, relevant, and engaging topics to explore in future units. What's sparking conversation in your classroom?
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