Debate
new debate syllabus.doc (50688)
Watch: www.cnn.com/studentnews/
Agenda--9.20.16
Objective: Develop and analyze bill examples
Journal #9: Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: “Bill”—a proposed piece of legislation or law
- Picture Day
- DUE: 5 Laws
- Arguments Analysis: Youtube clips
Agenda--9.19.16
Objective: Discuss the development of a bill
Journal #8: Record facts & info, questions, and responses to CNN news.
Vocab: "Federalism"--shared authority between the central and the state governments
- DUE: 3Pro/3Con/3Q
- Collect: Group Claims
- Present 3Pro/3Con/3Questions
Objective: Develop specific claims into a legislative bill
Journal #7- Record facts, quotes, questions and info from CNN news.
Vocab: "Post Hoc Fallacy"--(after this therefore because of this) the mistaken notion that simply because one thing happens after another the first event was a cause of the second event. Post Hoc is the basis for many superstitions and erroneous beliefs.
- DUE: Fallacy Handout
- Group: 3Pro/3Con Arguments + 3 Questions
- Group Arguments: Based on Claims
Agenda--9.15.16
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #6—Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes.
Vocab: “Fallacy”-- a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument. "the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"
- Finding Fallacies in Arguments—Handout.
- Review
HW: 5 Claims. 3Pro/3Con 3Questions
Agenda--9.14.16
Objective: Generate specifics claims from the debatable topics & begin to create arguments
Journal #5: Record questions, stats, quotes from the CNN news.
Vocab: "Argument"-a set of reasons as support given with the aim of persuading others that an action, position, or idea, is right or wrong.
- Collect HW: 5 Revised Claims & 2 Questions
- Partnered: Analyzed & Discussed Claims
- Created (2) claims on sticky notes
Agenda--9.13.16
Objective: Generate claims from the debatable topics & begin to create argumentation for both sides
Journal #4-What are your strenths and weaknesses as a debater? Record facts, questions & info from the news.
Vocab: "Controversial"--giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement
- Check: 10 Topics & 10 Claims
- Notes & Discussion on "Claims"
- Agree & Disagree
HW: 5 Revised Claims & 2 Questions
Agenda--9.12.16
Barrett absent: Funeral.
- Pre-Assessment
- News Article 10% summary
Agenda--9.9.16
Objective: develop topics and create debatable claims on the surrounding topics
Journal: #3-How can we make changes to the problems in the world? What are practical actions we can take to oppose injustices?
Vocab: "Democracy" -is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.
- Discuss Current Events
- Analyze 10 Claims: Sticky Notes (2)
- Claims: what is a claim?
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #2— What issues in life concern you the most? What needs changed or is broken in society? Answers/Solutions?
Vocab: "Claim"--a statement that can be argued, an assertion of truth, a strong position
- Interview pair/share
- Generate Debatable Topics: Discuss
- Claims—Images & Ideas
idebate.org/view/top_100_debates
Journal: #1--What kind of debating skills do you bring to the table? What makes you a “great debater” or NOT so great?
Vocab: "Congressional Debate”—high school students emulate members of the United States Congress by debating bills and resolutions
- Syllabi
- Interview
- News Reflection
- 3 Pro/Con Speeches
- Writing & Research Time
- DUE: Journals 22-29
- 3 Pro/Con Speeches
- Writing & Research Time
- DUE: 2x2x2
- Breakdown Bills in 3Pro/3Con/3Q
- 3 Pro/Con Speech Directions
- Writing Time
- Parent/Teacher Conference Day
- Discuss Arguments in BIll Packet
- Bill Docket: Introduction
- Breakdown of the bills 3Pro/3Con/3Q
- Display Arguments
- Bill Docket: Introduction
- Breakdown of Bills in Pro/Con
- Display Arguments
- Type 2 Quiz: Delivery Skills
- DUE: Revision Work on Bill
- Polished & Revised
- Conferences 1 on 1
- Bill Example
- DUE: Revision on Typed Bill
- Conferences 1 on 1
- Huffington Post Article on HB2 Law
- HB2 Law Example
- Complete Bill Revision & Lab Time
- Finish Delivery Skills: group
- Slip or Trip?
- Rule/Evidence
- Refuting Argument: Handout
- Due at the end of class
- DUE: Journals 11-21
- Delivery Skills: Creative Demonstrations
- Group Practice
- Presentation
Objective: develop delivery skill ability and knowledge
- DUE: Typed Authorship Speech
- Delivery Skills: Creative Demonstrations
- Group Practice Time
- Library Time
- DUE: Authorship Speech
- Revise Bill
Objective: check authorship speech and finish developing ideas
- Rough Draft DUE: check
- Research & Develop Authorship
- Revise Bill
- DUE Authorship Speech: Rough Draft
- Developed Typed Speech
- Revised Bill
- DUE: Claim/Data/Warrant
- Authorship Speech: Directions
- Develop Outline
- DUE: Claim/Data/Warrant
- Candy Wars
- Develop Speech
- DUE: Researhing Arguments
- Claim/Data/Warrant: Directions
- Read News Sources
- Create (2): C/D/W and then Present
Objective: Research & Gather Arguments for Bill
Journal #13-Record facts, questions, stats & info from CNN news.
Vocab:"FCC"--Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications by radio, tv, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states.
- Researching Argument Handout: DUE
- Collect: Typed/Revised Bills
- Library/Lab Time
Objective: Review & Critique Student Bills
Journal #12-Record facts, questions, quotes, stats & info on CNN news.
Vocab: "Evidence”—proof based on facts, statistics, credible quotes, and reliable polls to support position
- Bill Analysis: Indiana Law
- Researching Arguments: Directions
- Computer Lab/Library Time
Objective: Develop a typed, well formatted BILL
Journal #11-Record facts, questions, stats & info from CNN news.
Vocab:"Revision"--cut, add, edit, and change for improvement & clarity
- Computer Lab: Revision Work
- DUE: Typed Bills
- Workshop Time: Bill Development
- Peer Review
Objective: Gather & study supportive research for the bill
Journal #10-Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: "Affirmation"-the supportive position on a claim or bill
- DUE: Journals 1-10
- Writing a Bill: Directions
- Formatted Bill: Example
- Share: Group Analysis of Bills
Agenda--3.24.16
Objective: Develop and analyze bill examples
Journal #9: Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: “Bill”—a proposed piece of legislation or law
- Bill Examples
- Group Analysis: Format, Style, Details
- How is it structured? What's in the bill? What does the bill do?
- HELP on Writing a Bill
Agenda--3.23.16
Objective: Discuss the development of a bill
Journal #8: Record facts & info, questions, and responses to CNN news.
Vocab: "Federalism"--shared authority between the central and the state governments
- DUE: 3Pro/3Con/3Q
- Collect: Group Claims
- Present 3Pro/3Con/3Questions
Objective: Develop specific claims into a legislative bill
Journal #7- Record facts, quotes, questions and info from CNN news.
Vocab: "Post Hoc Fallacy"--(after this therefore because of this) the mistaken notion that simply because one thing happens after another the first event was a cause of the second event. Post Hoc is the basis for many superstitions and erroneous beliefs.
- DUE: Fallacy Handout
- Group: 3Pro/3Con Arguments + 3 Questions
- Group Arguments: Based on Claims
Agenda--3.21.16
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #6—Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes.
Vocab: “Fallacy”-- a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument. "the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"
- Finding Fallacies in Arguments—Handout.
- Review
HW: 5 Claims. 3Pro/3Con 3Questions
Agenda--3.18.16
Objective: Generate specifics claims from the debatable topics & begin to create arguments
Journal #5: Record questions, stats, quotes from the CNN news.
Vocab: "Argument"-a set of reasons as support given with the aim of persuading others that an action, position, or idea, is right or wrong.
- Collect HW: 5 Revised Claims & 2 Questions
- Partnered: Analyzed & Discussed Claims
- Created (2) claims on sticky notes
Agenda--3.17.16
Objective: Generate claims from the debatable topics & begin to create argumentation for both sides
Journal #4-What are your strenths and weaknesses as a debater? Record facts, questions & info from the news.
Vocab: "Controversial"--giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement
- Check: 10 Topics & 10 Claims
- Notes & Discussion on "Claims"
- Agree & Disagree
HW: 5 Revised Claims & 2 Questions
Agenda--3.16.16
Objective: develop topics and create debatable claims on the surrounding topics
Journal: #3-How can we make changes to the problems in the world? What are practical actions we can take to oppose injustices?
Vocab: "Democracy" -is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.
- Discuss Current Events
- Analyze 10 Claims: Sticky Notes (2)
- Claims: what is a claim?
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #2— What issues in life concern you the most? What needs changed or is broken in society? Answers/Solutions?
Vocab: "Claim"--a statement that can be argued, an assertion of truth, a strong position
- Interview pair/share
- Generate Debatable Topics: Discuss
- Claims—Images & Ideas
(See previous Day for helpful website)
- Syllabus
- The Class Constitution old (2).doc (44 kB)
- News/Reflection www.cnn.com/studentnews/
- Interviews
- Topics
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #2— What issues in life concern you the most? What needs changed or is broken in society? Answers/Solutions? Reflect on news and Cherios Commercial.
Vocab: "Claim"--a statement that can be argued, an assertion of truth, a strong position
- Interview pair/share
- Generate Debatable Topics: Discuss
- Claims—Images & Ideas
(See previous Day for helpful website)
Journal: #1--What kind of debating skills do you bring to the table? What makes you a “great debater” or NOT so great?
Vocab: "Congressional Debate”—high school students emulate members of the United States Congress by debating bills and resolutions
- Syllabi
- Interview
- News Reflection
- Syllabus
- The Class Constitution old (2).doc (44 kB)
- News/Reflection www.cnn.com/studentnews/
- Journal #1
- Interviews
- Topics
Journal #14:Record facts, questions, stats & info from CNN news. Reflect on the news.
Vocab: “Authorship Speech”—a persuasive speech that supports the author’s bill
- Type 2: Quiz (claims)
- Authorship Speech: Research & Writing
- Lab Time: use outline
HW: Speech Rough Draft: Monday
Objective: Develop a typed, well formatted BILL
Journal #13-Record facts, questions, stats & info from CNN news.
Vocab:"Logos”--means persuading by the use of reasoning, logic.
- Computer Lab
- Collected: Typed Bills
Objective: Review & Critique Student Bills
Journal #12-Record facts, questions, quotes, stats & info on CNN news.
Vocab: "Evidence”—proof based on facts, statistics, credible quotes, and reliable polls to support position
- Review Student Bills
- Station Critiques
Objective: Develop a typed, well formatted BILL
Journal #11-Record facts, questions, stats & info from CNN news.
Vocab:
- Computer Lab
- Collected: Typed Bills
- Finished: Research Arguments
Objective: Gather & study supportive research for the bill
Journal #10-Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: "Credible Source"-reliable data that is not bias with a good reputation ex. NyTimes
- Research Argument: Directions
- Revised Typed BILL
- Library Time
Agenda--3.26.15
Objective: Develop a bill
Journal #9: Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: “Infringement”—a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
Agenda--3.25.15
Objective: Discuss the development of a bill
Journal #8: Record facts & info, questions, and responses to CNN news.
Vocab: "Bill"--a proposed law
- Collect: Group Claims
- Group Analysis of Bill Examples
- Present 3Pro/3Con/3Questions
Objective: Develop specific claims into a legislative bill
Journal #7- Record facts, quotes, questions and info from CNN news.
Vocab: "LAW”—a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority
- 3Pro/Con Arguments
- Group Arguments: Based on Claims
Agenda--3.23.15
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #6—Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes.
Vocab: “Fallacy”-- a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument.
"the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"
- Finding Fallacies in Arguments—Handout.
- Review
HW: Create 5 Laws based on 5 Claims.
Agenda--3.20.15
Objective: Generate specifics claims from the debatable topics & begin to create arguments
Journal #5: Record questions, stats, quotes from the CNN news.
Vocab: "Argument"-a set of reasons as support given with the aim of persuading others that an action, position, or idea, is right or wrong.
- Collect HW: 5 Revised Claims & 2 Questions
- Agree & Disagree Exercise w/Claims
- Discussed and created Arguments
Objective: Generate claims from the debatable topics & begin to create argumentation for both sides
Journal #4-What are your strenths and weaknesses as a debater? Record facts, questions & info from the news.
Vocab: "Controversial"--giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement
- Check: 10 Topics & 10 Claims
- Notes & Discussion on "Claims"
- Agree & Disagree
Agenda--3.18.15
Objective: develop topics and create debatable claims on the surrounding topics
Journal: #3-How can we make changes to the problems in the world? What are practical actions we can take to oppose injustices?
Vocab: "Democracy" -is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.
- Discuss Current Events
- Analyze 10 Claims: Sticky Notes (2)
- Claims: what is a claim?
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #2— What issues in life concern you the most? What needs changed or is broken in society? Answers/Solutions? Reflect on news and Cherios Commercial.
Vocab: "Claim"--a statement that can be argued, an assertion of truth, a strong position
- Interview pair/share
- Generate Debatable Topics: Discuss
- Claims—Images & Ideas
- Syllabus
- The Class Constitution old (2).doc (44 kB)
- News/Reflection www.cnn.com/studentnews/
- Journal #1
- Interviews
- Topics
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Agenda--11.13.14 - 11.18.14
Objective: perform & critique the Public Forum Debates
- Debate Reflection Final: Handout
- Watch & Critique Debates
- Public Forum
Agenda 11.10.14
Objective: Library research & construct speeches
Journal #36- Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
- Public Forum: Speech order
- Library Research
Agenda 11.7.14
Objective: form teams and begin research
Journal # - No Journal
Vocab:
Agenda 11.6.14
Objective: conclude on Student Congress. Introduce Public Forum.
Journal #35: Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
Vocab: “Resolutions”—advocating to solve a problem by stating a position.
- Finish: Congressional Debate Tournament (15min)
- Vote on Student Finalists
- Clip: Public Forum Debate
- Packet Analysis
HW: Read-- Public Forum Packet
Agenda 10.24.14 -11.6.14
Objective: Debate bills effectively in a Student Congress Tournament
Journals # 31 -35 CNN News
- Congressional Debate Tournament
- Compete: Speeches, Questions, Parliamentary Procedures
Objective: compete in Congressional Debate
Journal #31: Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
Vocab: “Second”—to show support and agreement
- Congressional Debate Tournament
- Participation: Speeches, motions, and questions
HW: Any Missing Work
Agenda--10.14.14
Objective: develop a persuasive speech with support and evidence
Journal #26: Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
Vocab: “Forum”—the exchange of questions and answers between a speaker and an audience.
- DUE: 2x2x2 --2Pro/2Con/2 Questions
- Bill Packet Internet Research
- Syllabus
- The Class Constitution old (2).doc (44 kB)
- News/Reflection www.cnn.com/studentnews/
- Journal #1
- Interviews
- Topics
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #2— What issues in life concern you the most? What needs changed or is broken in society? Answers/Solutions? Reflect on news and Cherios Commercial.
Vocab: "Claim"--a statement that can be argued, an assertion of truth, a strong position
- Interview pair/share
- Generate Debatable Topics: Discuss
- Claims—Images & Ideas
(See previous Day for helpful website)
Agenda--9.5.14
Objective: develop topics and create debatable claims on the surrounding topics
Journal: #3-How can we make changes to the problems in the world? What are practical actions we can take to oppose injustices?
Vocab: "Democracy" -is a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws.
- Discuss Current Events
- 10 Strong Topics & Questions--check
- Claims: what is a claim?
Objective: Generate claims from the debatable topics & begin to create argumentation for both sides
Journal #4-What are your strenths and weaknesses as a debater? Record facts, questions & info from the news.
Vocab: "Controversial"--giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement
- Check: 10 Topics & 10 Claims
- Notes & Discussion on "Claims"
Agenda--9.9.14
Objective: Generate specifics claims from the debatable topics & begin to create arguments
Journal #5: Record questions, stats, quotes from the CNN news.
Vocab: "Argument"-a set of reasons as support given with the aim of persuading others that an action, position, or idea, is right or wrong.
- Collect HW: 5 Revised Claims & 2 Questions
- Agree & Disagree Exercise w/Claims
- Discussed and created Arguments
Objective: Develop specific claims into a legislative bill
Journal #7- Record facts, quotes, questions and info from CNN news.
Vocab: "LAW”—a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority
- Due: 3Pro/Con Arguments
- Group Arguments: Based on Claims
Objective: Develop specific claims into a legislative bill
Journal #8: Record facts, info, and any questions in the news.
Vocab: "Federalism"--shared authority between the central govt and the state govements.
- Finish: 3Pro/Con Arguments w/2 research questions
- Collect Journals
- Group Presentations on Claims
Agenda--9.15.14
Objective: decipher the structure and format of a legislative bill
Journal #9: Five strong questions about the news. Record facts & info in the news.
Vocab: “Reasoning”-- The process by which we come to logical conclusions.
- Handout: Congressional Debate Guide
- Discuss Bill Format
- Group Analysis: Bills (Create Pro/Cons)
Agenda--9.16.14
Objective: Discuss the development of a bill
Journal #10: Record facts & info, questions, and responses to CNN news.
Vocab: "Bill"--a proposed law
- Picture Day interuptions
- Handed back all Homework
- Discussed Bill Ideas
Agenda--9.17.14
Objective: Develop a bill with a clear thesis and claim
Journal #11: Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: “A docket”—a packet of bills
Objective: Review & Critique Student Bills
Journal #12-Record facts, questions, quotes, stats & info on CNN news.
Vocab:
- Review Student Bills
- Station Critiques
Objective: Develop a typed, well formatted BILL
Journal #13-Record facts, questions, stats & info from CNN news.
Vocab:
- Computer Lab
- Collected: Typed Bills
Objective: Gather & study supportive research for the bill
Journal #14-Record facts, questions, stats & info in the news.
Vocab: "Logos"-persuading by the use of reasoning
- Research Argument: Directions
- Revised Typed BILL
- Library Time
Journal #15: What does Mrs. Kaskinen teach us about research? What resources are available to us?
Vocab: “FEMA”-- Federal Emergency Management Agency. They now are a part of Homeland Security
- Due: Typed Bill
- Research Argument: plus attached articles
- Library Research
Journal #16: What are your Bill Arguments? (4) Reflect on the news.
Vocab: “Authorship Speech”—a persuasive speech that supports the author’s bill
HW: Speech Rough Draft: Monday
Agenda--9.29.14
Journal #17: Report on the news. Ask questions, record facts, stats, and quotes. Respond to what has happened in the world.
Vocab: “Revision”—make corrections, improvements, and updates to the written ideas and words within the bill
- Bill Revision
- Authorship Speech: Structure
- Speech Analysis: Breakdown Example
- Display Findings
Objective: develop a persuasive speech with support and evidence
Journal #19: Report on the news. Ask questions, record facts, stats, and quotes. Respond to what has happened in the world.
Vocab: “Hyberbole”—Using language that exaggerates the problem or situation.
- Candy Wars
- Persuasive Speech Techniques
HW: Authorship Speech & Quiz
Objective: develop a persuasive speech with support and evidence
Journal # - No Journal
Vocab: “Call to Action”—this strategy encourages the reader to do something about the issue being addressed immediately.
- Due: Authorship Speech: Underline Thesis, circle arguments
- Revise Bill
- Library/Lab Time: last day
HW:
Agenda--10.7.14
Objective: develop arguments to refute or counter another persons position or ideas
Journal #21: Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
Vocab: “Call to Action”—this strategy encourages the reader to do something about the issue being addressed immediately.
- Slip or Trip? Lesson
- Evidence and Rule: Notes
- Any Revised Bills
HW:
Objective: to develop strong logical arguments and avoid fallacies
Journal #22: Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
Vocab: “Fallacy”-- a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
- Revised Bills
- Notes: Fallacies in Arguments
- Fallacy Handout
HW: Handout
Objective: develop a persuasive speech with support and evidence
Journal #24: Report on the news. Record questions, stats, quotes about the events.
Vocab: “Rhetoric”-- study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
- Bill Packet: Analysis
- 2x2x2: 2Pro/2Con/2 Questions
- Group Work: On Bill
Old Journals
Agenda--9.22.14 - 4.26.14 (Recap)
Journal: #13 - 16--CNN News (Record facts, stats, questions) What's going on in the world?
Vocab: "Authorship Speech"--an original persuasive speech in affirmation of the student's bill
- Authorship Speech: Authorship Speechrubric (2).doc (22016)
- Speech Outline: Student Congress Speech Structure.doc (25600)
- Library Time: Research & Type Speech
Agenda--9.19.14
Journal: #12—Record News: facts, stats, and questions: what’s going on in the world?
Vocab: “FCC”--regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories
- Research Argument Handout: DUE
- Revise Bill
- Library Time
HW: Revised Bills
Agenda--9.18.14
Journal: #11—NPR- Record News: facts, stats, what’s going on in the world?
Vocab: “FTC” –(Federal Trade Commission) Protects Consumers: Prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
- Research Argument Handout: DUE
- Revision on your Bill
- Library Research Time
HW: Revised Bills
Agenda--9.17.14
Objective: Students will develop a strong, clear bill and use research to support position
Journal: #10—NPR- Record News: facts, stats, what’s going on in the world?
Vocab: “Reasoning”-- The process by which we come to logical conclusions.
- Bill Analysis
- Research Handout
- Researching Argument.doc (34304)
HW: Research Handout
Agenda--9.16.14
Journal: #8—NPR- Record News: facts, stats, what’s going on in the world? Who is Cesar Chavez?
Vocab: “Rebuttal” -- refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument.
- Due: Rough Draft of Bill
- Pre-Assessment
- Type Bill: Use Correct Format
HW: Type Bill & Read Cong. Guide.
Agenda--9.15.14
Journal: #7—Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes.
Vocab: “Infringement”—a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
- Examples—Bills
- Congressional Guide: Read & Study
HW: Rough Draft of Bill
Agenda--9.12.14
Journal: #6— Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes. What is Maddow’s main points?
Vocab: “Bill”—a proposed piece of legislation or law
- Examples—Bills & Resolution
- DUE: 5 Laws
- Bill: What is the format? Style
- Handouts: STANDARD BILL FORMAT.doc (21 kB)
HW: Read Congressional Guidenewer handbook.pdf (1278555)
Agenda--9.11.14
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #5—Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes.
Vocab: “Fallacy”-- a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument.
"the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"
- Due: (5) -2Pro/2Con Arguments & 2 Questions
- Finding Fallacies in Arguments—Handout.
- Review
HW: Create 5 Laws based on 5 Claims.
Agenda--9.10.14
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topic
Journal: #4—Report News stories, events, facts, stats or quotes.
Vocab: “Credible Source”-- A source that has reliable data and is not bias and is primary. Ex. New York Times
- Group: 3Pro/Con Arguments
- Claim Notes
HW: 2 Pro/2 Cons & 2 Questions
Objective: Students will develop debatable topics & create claims or thesis surrounding the topics
Journal: #2— What issues in life concern you the most? What needs changed or is broken in society? Answers/Solutions? Reflect on news and Cherios Commercial.
Vocab: "Claim"--a statement that can be argued, an assertion of truth, a strong position
- Interview pair/share
- Generate Debatable Topics: Discuss
- Claims—Images & Ideas
(See previous Day for helpful website)
Journal: #1--What kind of debating skills do you bring to the table? What makes you a “great debater” or NOT so great?
Vocab: "Congressional Debate”—high school students emulate members of the United States Congress by debating bills and resolutions
- Syllabi
- Interview
- News Reflection