March 20, 2017 - March 24, 2017
Post date: Mar 19, 2017 11:40:13 PM
Current Assignment: Debates (Due March 28!)
Choose your debate topic (here)
Things to keep in mind as you choose a topic:
- You will be scored on the quality of your reasons.
- Here is the organizer the students will use as a Google Doc.
- You need reasons that are factual, not just your personal opinions.
- You will need to cite the sources of your facts.
- You will be scored by your classmates and me.
- If your reasons are lame, we will score you lower!
- Are BOTH of you comfortable with the topic?
- Only the winner gets the A (unless you make a great visual).
Debate Scoring (see this document)
The link above contains ALL the details on exactly how you will be scored.
Have a strong intro.
Have three well explained supports for your claim and cite sources.
Be prepared to rebut your opponent's supports.
Have good organization.
Have a visual of some sort.
Have good eye contact.
Wrap up with a strong conclusion.
Only the winner can get an A... unless you use visuals which give you extra points.
You MUST be ready to go when it is your time.
You will go when it is your time.
If you are not prepared, your opponent will not do as well.
Organizer for your debates
If you complete this thoroughly, and follow the instructions, you will do great!
Visuals for your debate
I suggest you make a quick Google Slideshow.
Modify this basic slideshow so I can find it quickly when you present.
Argumentative Essay (Due April 7)
After students have completed their debates, they are expected to write an essay.
The essay will be formatted just like the debate.
Students will have brainstormed for the debate, so they should be experts on their position.
Students will have participated in the debate, so they will know the counterclaims and how to rebut them.
The essay should cite sources.
The essay should have a bibliography.
Students should use this Google Doc for their final draft of the argumentative essay:
Section 1 (soon)
Section 2
Section 3
Monday 3/20 (Day: F)
Warm-up
Inferencing 12-1
HWK- Sec 2 & 3
1. Pictionaries for Unit 9
Finish Drummer Boy of Shiloh
- Test
- Discuss results
- Creative rewrite
Section 2
Quietly work on Unit 8 in your vocab book while others finish test.
Enter choosing and synonyms in responder
When everyone is done the test, we will work on Pictionaries for unit 9
Section 3
Tuesday 3/21 (Day: A)
Warm-up
Inferencing 12-2
HWK- Sec 2 & 3
1. Choosing Unit 9
Begin debate Assignment
- Choose opponent from hat
- Decide on debate topic
- Brainstorm for a practice debate
Wednesday 3/22 (Day: B)
Warm-up
Inferencing 12-3
HWK- Sec 2 & 3
1. Syn & Ant Unit 9
2. (Quiz 9- 3/30)
3. (Vocab.com list for unit 9 list due 3/30)
Sections 2 & 3: Put in Choosing the Right Word Unit 9
Review the words using Quizlet
Research for debate
The goal for today is to read, read, read!!!
Try NewsELA. They they allow you to change the reading level of the articles.
You want to get a good feeling for your position first.
But as you read, you should also be taking notes on your opponent's position.
Use the links in yellow at the top of the page.
We will research for 30 minutes QUIETLY!
Then you will come together with your opponent to share your results.
Thursday 3/23 (Day: C)
Warm-up
Inferencing 12-4
Research for debate
Friday 3/24 (Day: D)
Research for debate
ALL: Debates begin Tuesday, March 28!
Introductions:
This is a very good video on how to write an introduction.
Very Simple Intro:
I will be arguing about ____________.
After researching and exploring the topic, I am going to prove to you that pro/con topic.
We should _________ because reason 1, reason 2, reason 3.
A good introduction
Hook
1-2 sentences
Background
1-2 sentences
Give us a context or purpose for debating this.
Clear thesis
1 sentence- ex. Schools should not require students to wear uniforms.
Preview your organization
1, 2, and 3 main reasons
Quick, quick, quick
You will discuss these in detail.
I will randomly pick a pair or two at random to give a very rough first round presentation.
Requirements for Lesson Planning
Small Groups: Students will be working in pairs on their debates. There will be lots of opportunities for me to sit down with students and explore their progress.
Vocabulary: Claim, Evidence, Citing sources, Rebuttal
Standards
CC.8.W.1 Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CC.8.W.1.a Text Types and Purposes: Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CC.8.W.1.b Text Types and Purposes: Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CC.8.W.1.c Text Types and Purposes: Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CC.8.W.1.d Text Types and Purposes: Establish and maintain a formal style.
CC.8.W.1.e Text Types and Purposes: Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.