Jan. 31/Feb. 3: Prep for WWI Debate

Today you will be working within your team. Using the Argumentative Speech/Debate Rubric, you and your team will evaluate a few samples of claims and counterclaims (file is in your WH Drop folder).  This will help you become more familiar with the assessment rubric, as well as see various ways to effectively write claims and counterclaims and see how the 2 are linked together to support the claim while also providing a more neutral tone in an argument as this will appeal to an audience or reader's logos.

Afterwards, you will begin working on drafting a claim and a counterclaim -- as well as other main parts of a potential argumentative speech in preparation for your team's upcoming debate.

Helpful Resources for Today's Class

• Sample claims & counterclaims
• Argumentative Speech/Debate Rubric 
• ​Formative Debate: WWI Presentation
• MAIN Causes of WWI Presentation

Team Peer Feedback:
​Review each other's  claims/Counterclaims...

1. Take a look at each team member's argument outline (claim + counterclaim). 
2. Give feedback (comments) to each other on the strengths and areas for improvement. Be sure each team member has looked over all other team member's outlines-- this will help you decide on team roles based on who may have stronger arguments for different parts of the debate speech.
3. Decide on Team Speech Roles. This needs to be a team decision. 
4. Once decided, document this in your team document
5. Make a copy of the Debate Planning document - 1 person from your team copies this and shares it with the other team members.​​

HW: Develop a 2-minute speech. You will participate in a formative debate next class. 

Develop 2-minute speechYou will finish today's class by working independently to develop your 2-minute argument for your assigned role within the team.  You can get feedback from team members and from Mrs. Stewart but please try to work quietly as to not disturb other groups (or give away details about your argument).