🎙 IDPS JOCKIES – Grade 5 Debate Announcement
Debate Topic: *Is reading books better than watching TV and using mobile phones?* 🗓 When? Monday morning, before assembly 📚 Teams: Team A (5A): Reading books is better Team B (5B): TV and mobile phones are better 🟢 Team A: YES – Reading Books is Better 1. Improves imagination and creativity Example: When you read Harry Potter, you imagine how Hogwarts looks in your mind. It’s your own magical world! 2. Builds strong vocabulary and language skills Example: Reading books like Charlotte’s Web teaches new words and how to use them in sentences. 3. No screen time side effects Example: After watching cartoons for hours, your eyes might hurt, but books don’t do that. 4. Helps focus and concentration Example: Finishing a chapter in The Magic Tree House requires full attention—you can’t just skip to the end! 5. Better for academic success Example: Students who read often usually do better in language tests and essays. 6. No distractions or pop-ups Example: When reading a storybook, nothing i...