March 27, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Post date: Mar 27, 2017 10:58:53 AM
Current Assignment: Debates (Due March 28!)
Debate Scoring (see this document)
The link above contains ALL the details on exactly how you will be scored.
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.
Organizer for your debates
Visuals for your debate
Introduction Notes
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.
Conclusion:
I will have argued about ____________. I have proven to you that _____________. We should _________ because reason 1, reason 2, reason 3. I have also discussed how… (list some of the points you covered in the part where you refuted the other side.)
3 if just uses my conclusion
4 if my conclusion and a little more
5 if does 1,2,3 and states a few points he/she has discussed from opponent and gives the listeners a directive, something to do now that they have heard the debate (I.E., we should vote for you because you had the better argument.)
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 3/27 (Day: A)
Warm-up
Inferencing 13-1
HWK- Sec 2 & 3
1. Completing the Sentence Unit 9
Lesson for Today
Claim and Counterclaim... and how do you rebut the rebuttal?
We will read this article as it explores both positions on the four-day school week:
We will highlight the claims and counterclaims.
Have you made the following?
Introduction Notes
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.
Tuesday 3/28 (Day: B)
Warm-up
Inferencing 13-2
HWK- Sec 2 & 3
1. Finish Unit 9
DEBATES
Pairs 1, 2, 3
Warm-up
Inferencing 13-3
DEBATES
Pairs 4, 5, 6
Thursday 3/30 (Day: E)
Warm-up
We need to just get right into the debates.
Sec 2 & 3
1. Quiz 9- 3/30
2. Vocab.com list for unit 9 list due TODAY
Sections 2 & 3: Quizzes 8 and 9.
DEBATES
Friday 3/31 (Day: )
No School
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.