Argument and Debate Lessons

​Debate--Round 1!

Open Ended

Warm-Up: Describe something that you are proud of and why.

Standard​

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.  ​

Multiple Select

Select our objectives for today!  Hint: It is ALL of them!

• Introduce precise, knowledgeable claims

• Develop claims and counter claims fairly and thoroughly 

• Support all claims with relevant and sufficient evidence

• Establish and maintain a formal style and tone

• Provide a concluding statement that follows from and supports an argument presented

​Essential Question

What forms of reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence is needed in order to produce an argument? How can I quickly and effectively craft a proper argument?

Instructions for Today​

1. You will select a random stance on a topic.

2. Someone else will have the opposing stance.

3. ​Afterwards, you will have ten minutes only to write your argument on paper.

Instructions for Today​

4. Each debate will last approximately 3 minutes. 1 minute each to present your claim, and 30 seconds each for refutation.

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5. If you wish, you can have a classmate read your paper. HOWEVER, THEY CAN ONLY READ WHAT IS WRITTEN ON THE PAPER VERBATIM

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​6. After we both go, the class will cheer for each side. Whoever cheers the loudest is the winner.

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7. You are the judges, but I am the jury, meaning you can be overruled if necessary!

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Open Ended

During this time, you should be writing on your sheet of paper crafting your argument. Your argument should contain at least two claims and relevant and sufficient evidence. These must be written on your paper. 

Open Ended

Who do you feel had the strongest argument and why? Cite specific examples that you wrote down in your notes.

Open Ended

Exit-Ticket: Provide a concluding statement that supports one of the arguments presented from today. You must cite evidence in your response.