Final

1. Creativity and Originality (5 points)  

• Were the new characters and scenarios imaginative and engaging?

2. Character Development (5 points)  

• Were the new characters well-defined and relatable?

• Do the presentation effectively convey the personalities, motivations, and relationships of the characters?

3. Use of Proper Nouns (5 points)  

• Were proper nouns (names of characters, places, etc.) used effectively throughout the presentation?

• Did the proper names enhance the understanding of the characters and setting?

4. Clarity and Coherence (5 points)  

• Was the scenario presented in a clear and organized manner?

• Did the group effectively communicate their ideas, making it easy for the audience to follow along?

5. Engagement and Presentation Skills (5 points)  

• Do you engage the audience through their delivery?

• Are you confident and expressive in presenting their scenario?

I. Introduction

• Opening Statements;

• Briefly introduce the topic and its relevance;

• State the importance of creativity and imagination in personal and professional contexts.

II. Team Composition

Assign Roles:

- Affirmative Team (Pro-Fiction): 2 speakers: Present arguments supporting fiction's role in fostering creativity;

- Negative Team (Pro-Non-Fiction): 2 speakers: Present arguments supporting non-fiction's role in fostering creativity.

III. Structure of the Debate

• A. Opening Arguments (5 minutes each).

- Affirmative Team: Present key points on how fiction enhances creativity;

- Negative Team: Present key points on how non-fiction enhances creativity.

• B. Rebuttals (3 minutes each):

- Affirmative Team: Address points made by the negative team;

- Negative Team: Address points made by the affirmative team.

• C. Second Round of Arguments (4 minutes each):

- Affirmative Team: Provide additional arguments or examples;

- Negative Team: Provide additional arguments or examples.

• D. Cross-Examination (3 minutes each):

Each team asks questions to the opposing team to clarify and challenge arguments.

IV. Key Points for Each Side

• A. Affirmative Team (Pro-Fiction):

1. Imaginative Worlds: Fiction creates immersive worlds that stimulate imaginative thinking;

2. Character Development: Engaging with characters fosters empathy and emotional intelligence, enhancing creativity;

3. Storytelling Techniques: Fiction teaches narrative structure, which can be applied in various creative endeavors;

4. Cultural Reflection: Fiction often reflects societal issues, inspiring innovative solutions through creative thinking.

• B. Negative Team (Pro-Non-Fiction):

1. Real-World Knowledge: Non-fiction provides factual information that can inspire real-world applications and innovations;

2. Analytical Skills: Engaging with non-fiction develops critical thinking and analytical skills essential for creative problem-solving;

3. Inspiration from Real Stories: Biographies and memoirs can inspire creativity by showcasing real-life achievements and challenges;

4. Interdisciplinary Connections: Non-fiction often bridges various fields, encouraging creative thinking through interdisciplinary knowledge.

V. Conclusion

Closing Statements (3 minutes each):

- Affirmative Team: Summarize key arguments supporting fiction's effectiveness in fostering creativity;

- Negative Team: Summarize key arguments supporting non-fiction's effectiveness in fostering creativity.

VI. Audience Engagement

• QA Session (10-15 minutes);

• Open the floor for audience questions directed to either team to clarify points or challenge arguments.

VII. Voting

• Audience Vote;

• Conduct a vote to determine which side presented a more compelling argument based on the debate.

VIII. Wrap-Up

• Thank Participants and Audience;

• Acknowledge the contributions of both teams and thank the audience for their participation.

This plan provides a structured approach to the debate, ensuring that both sides have equal opportunities to present their arguments and engage with one another while allowing for audience interaction and feedback.

Using these phases create three arguments which can be ' added to support your point of view.

Each team will be given 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes present their arguments, followed by a 5-minute rebuttal period.

• Based on information from the resources provide evidence to support your arguments. (at least 3 arguments)

• Use the target vocabulary from the semester.

• Evaluate your peers according to the criteria.

• Post the results of your evaluations in our Google Classroom.

• As your classmates present their versions, listen attentively. After each presentation, write down all the proper names they used, including both existing characters from “Jane Eyre” and any new characters they introduced.