Today's class was dedicated to exploring the structure of verbal debates. Using the topics established in yesterday's class and the planning that people did for homework, we watched a series of debates and determined winners for each one. Tonight's homework focuses on processing this experience of debating and watching debates. Everyone should respond to the following questions (this can be done on the back of the debate note sheet):
1 - What made an effective argument?
2 - What elements weakened a person's argument?
3 - What did you learn about debate from debating and/or observing?
Handouts:
Mock Debate Notes
Homework:
Respond to the questions above regarding your experiences in today's debates.
Revisions:
Why Should Someone Read Your Poem (POL Prompt) (see class site post on 11/21)
Unpacking Your Poem (see class site post on 11/07)
