We started today's class by beginning to talk about debate. I reviewed the format we will be using with our debates (see below) and then people selected a debate partner and a common topic to debate.
Debate overview:
Each person will debate with a pre-determined partner
Partners will choose a topic to debate
Partners will research their debate topic
Research on the topic will be used to write a position paper in favor of the topic and one against the topic
Using a debate format (more on this later), partners will end up debating either for/or against the topic (everyone must be prepared to debate either side).
I then handed out a debate preparation form which people completed in class.
Then we spent some time, signing people up for NoodleTools and creating a new project (using the MLA and advanced settings). The format for project names was as follows:
Last Name, First Name - Debate on Topic
ex: Collins, Mister - Debate on Banned Books
Handouts:
Debate Preparation
Homework:
Find five facts about your debate topic that will provide you with some key background information.
