WorksheetsDebate - Day 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
When you turn a topic into a statement that can be argued, you've created a(n). . .
a)
motion.
b)
affirmative claim.
c)
negative claim.
d)
valid reason.
2.
"Global Warming" would be an example of . . .
a)
a topic.
b)
a proposition.
c)
a claim.
d)
evidence.
3.
States should raise the minimum wage to at least $15.00 an hour is an example of. . .
a)
a topic.
b)
a motion.
c)
logical reasoning.
4.
Schools should allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom. What would be the negative side's claim?
a)
Schools should allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.
b)
Schools should not allow students to use their cell phones to do work in the classroom.
5.
What is a claim?
a)
Taking the topic and making a statement about it.
b)
A statement that shows you support the motion.
c)
A statement that shows if you support or oppose the motion.
d)
A statement that shows you oppose the motion.
6.
Which of the items below would be the weakest to use for evidence?
a)
Facts
b)
Personal experience
c)
Statistics
d)
Research conducted by an expert.
7.
When you use evidence you must ensure that you ___________________.
a)
have a counterclaim for it.
b)
connect it to your logical reason.
c)
use both facts and opinion.
8.
Logical reasons are like the walls of a house because . . .
a)
Like drywall, a hole can be put into them (flawed logic), but can be repaired (counterclaim).
b)
They support your claim (the roof) and are based on evidence (the foundation).
c)
Logical reasons are not like walls, but rather foundation because we build our case out of them.
9.
An attempt to show flawed logic in the opposing side's thinking is called a. . .
a)
rebuttal
b)
claim
c)
disagreement
d)
proposition
10.
When you are doing a rebuttal you must do all of the following except. . .
a)
be polite to the opposing team.
b)
interrupt the opposing team.
c)
use evidence to support your rebuttal if possible.
11.
Which of the following does not need to be in a conclusion?
a)
Restate your side to the proposition.
b)
Review any strong rebuttals you utilized.
c)
Review your logical audience.
d)
Bring in new evidence that supports your proposition.
12.
Which of the following rebuttal statements should not be used?
a)
I agree with Frank's view about _____, however_____.
b)
I disagree with Meghan because she has not taken into account
c)
I see what you're saying, but it's completely wrong.
d)
I see what Sharon is saying, but I think that we are not looking at the full picture.
13.
Which is the strongest rebuttal to the claim that plastic bags fill up landfills?
a)
I agree they fill up landfills, however, if people are responsible and recycle them at the supermarket, this problem can be solved.
b)
I agree they fill up landfills, but not using them for this reason is just insane. We have plenty of landfills.
14.
Which is the strongest rebuttal to the claim that homework takes away time from kids to be outside?
a)
I agree, homework can take away time from kids being outside. Perhaps instead of focusing on not having homework, schools need to look at homework that gets kids outside. For example, studying the types of trees in the neighborhood.
b)
I disagree with homework taking time away from kids being outside. When kids are not doing homework, they are still inside just playing games. So why not make that time productive?
15.
What is the strongest rebuttal to the claim that kids get into too many fights on Facebook and they should not be allowed to use it?
a)
I disagree with kids not being allowed on Facebook because they just get into fights because I see just as many adults getting into arguments with others as kids. Research even shows that Facebook causes more breakups of relationships and friendships than any other cause.
b)
I disagree with that my opponents said. Facebook is a social platform and all people should be allowed to use it, no matter their age.
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